So what is virtualization? Quite simply, it is a technology that explodes the traditional one-to-one relationship between computer hardware and the software that runs it. Virtualization software allows you to create two or more complete computing environments on a single piece of hardware. The proliferation of systems with multi-core microprocessors has made virtualization possible across a wide range of business applications. And reduced cost can be a big benefit: Instead of buying more than one server for a growing small business, you can "virtualize." In fact, many things can be virtualized beyond servers: desktop systems, storage devices and even networks.

Come join WITI for an informative presentation on Virtualization and it's many applications. In this session you will learn about:

- What is Virtualization - server & storage
- The Benefits of Virtualization
- The Relationship between Virtualization, Big Data and Cloud Computing

About Our Speaker(s)

Wendy Stutzman

Wendy has been in the IT industry for over 30 years, and in the storage virtualization industry for the last 14 years working with DataCore Software, the leader in software defined storage. Starting at DataCore in a male dominated team as a Technical Support Engineer she is now the Director of Technical Support and also oversees Technical Training. Prior to joining DataCore, Wendy worked as a Systems Administrator, Server Administrator, Security Administrator and Email Administrator for Chase Manhattan Bank in Rochester, NY and at John W Henry, Co. in Boca Raton, FL. Since high school Wendy has been involved with computer technology and she has an Associates in Occupational Studies from Rochester Business Institute and is currently enrolled in Kaplan University to complete her Bachelor's in Information Technology.

Event Date and Venue

This event will be held from 6:00 pm on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at:

Sheraton Suites
555 NW 62nd St
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
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Phone#: (954) 772-5400

Schedule

6:00-6:30 Registration and Networking
6:30-7:30 Presentation
7:30-8:00 Q&A and Additional Networking

Space is limited; we encourage pre-registration to guarantee admission.

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About Our Sponsor(s)

DataCore Software is a leader in software-defined storage. The company’s storage virtualization software empowers organizations to seamlessly manage and scale their data storage architectures, delivering massive performance gains at a fraction of the cost of solutions offered by legacy storage hardware vendors. Backed by 10,000 customer sites around the world, DataCore’s adaptive and self-learning and healing technology takes the pain out of manual processes and helps deliver on the promise of the new software defined data center through its hardware agnostic architecture.

DataCore clients represent the broad spectrum of IT organizations around the globe, spanning all the major vertical industries. Their physical infrastructures and environments consists of systems from all the major storage manufacturers, including Dell, EMC, Fujitsu-Siemens, Hitachi, HP, IBM, NetApp, and many others.

DataCore storage virtualization software is sold through authorized distributors and integration partners across the world, many of which also specialize in server and desktop virtualization solutions.

DataCore provides 24x7 post sales technical assistance through a highly talented customer service organization operating from key support centers in the U.S., U.K and Japan.

Corporate headquarters are located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, with subsidiaries and branch offices in North America, Europe and Asia. Please email [email protected] or call (877) 780-5111 for more information.

Pre-Registration

Pre-Registration fees are as follows:

• $10.00 for WITI members
• $15.00 for non-members

Please plan to pay in advance. We accept checks and credit cards.

Pre-Registration Deadline

All registrations must be received by Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Refund Policy

Please check your calendars carefully, as we will be unable to issue refunds. If you are unable to attend, we encourage you to find a substitute to take your place. If you do wish to substitute, please email Tech Support.

Contact Us

For more info regarding registration or event details, please contact Amy Serwinowski ([email protected]).

For more details about pre-registration, contact Tech Support.