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Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Events: IT Roadmap: Dallas

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IT Roadmap: Dallas

Agenda

Today IT executives not only need to know about compelling new technologies and state-of-the-art best practices, but how these pieces fit together to create an architecture that can drive business. At IT Roadmap: Dallas, you'll discover how to develop, source, and build outcome-decisive solutions in 8 key areas.

General Session
7:30 am Registration and Complimentary Continental Breakfast
8:15 am

Introduction and Agenda Overview
Paul Desmond
, Events Editor, Network World, Inc.

8:30 am

CIO Keynote: "Why Computer Technology Projects Fail" (followed by Q&A)
Kirk Kirksey, CIO, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center of Dallas

In his keynote address, “Why Computer Technology Projects Fail,” you’ll learn the four key reasons that many IT projects fall short of their objectives. Following his address, Kirksey will answer questions posed by NW President and Editorial Director John Gallant about the daily challenges of addressing IT requirements in a health care facility with more than 6,000 employees.

Q&A: John Gallant

9:00 am

Fireside Chat: One-on-One Interview

John Gallant, President and Editorial Director, Network World conducts one-on-one interview with Kirk Kirksey, CIO, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center of Dallas

9:30 am

Technology Keynote
Join Principal Sponsor Cisco and learn from Ben Gibson, Director, Mobility Solutions, as he discusses enterprise mobility trends and solutions.

10:00 am Break for Complimentary Refreshments
Morning Tracks
Each information-packed track presents a real-world user case study, vendor-specific solution, and best practices you can take back to your enterprise
10:15 am

» Application and Data Security
» Enterprise Mobility
» Network Management
» Storage and Data Compliance

12:30 pm Expo is Open and Complimentary Lunch -- sponsored by Expand Networks -- is Served
Afternoon Tracks
2:30 pm

» NAC (Network Access Control)
» Network and Application Acceleration
» The New Data Center
» VoIP, Convergence & Collaboration

4:45 pm

Reception and IT Expo
Take this opportunity to visit with sponsors in our expo hall and learn about the best products and services to drive your network in 2007!

6:00 pm

Passport Drawing
Fantastic giveaways including the Sony Handycam Camcorder, the Ninetendo Wii and other great prizes! You must be present to receive awards.

The One-Day Event that works for you 12 months a year. Join us in Dallas and you’ll gain valuable resources and support for a full year at the ITR Exchange, an exclusive benefit for attendees only.

IT's 8-Hottest Tracks
  • Application & Data Security
  • The New Data Center
  • Enterprise Mobility
  • NAC (Network Access Control)
  • Network Management
  • Network & Application Acceleration
  • Storage & Data Compliance
  • VoIP, Convergence & Collaboration

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