November 16-18, 2009
XCHANGE TECH INNOVATORS
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11:30 am - 7:00 pm |
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Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer
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12:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Demo Rooms |
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Location: 1st Floor - Palms Tower
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2:00 pm - 2:15 pm |
Opening Remarks |
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Location: Marquis Ballroom 5-8
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2:15 pm - 3:00 pm |
Keynote: Emerging Trends: Cloud Computing and Mobile Applications |
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Over the past several decades the technology industry has driven dramatic innovations in computing, transforming how business gets done, driving global GDP growth and improving the quality of life for all.
In the early 1990s, a team of pioneers at Sun Microsystems paved the way for a new breed of software - based on the Java programming language - to cut across platforms, put more power in the hands of developers and end users, and enable a vibrant ecosystem of networked applications. When this team launched Java in the Mosaic browser in 1995, the web was transformed from static pages into an interactive platform, unleashing tremendous developer innovation. Today, with the emergence of cloud computing and mobile applications, the technology industry continues to push the envelope of innovation. Now, new capabilities including virtualization, web services, and cloud-based development tools are putting more power into the hands of developers and users, and driving exciting new services through networked applications. Traditional lines are blurring between on-premise software, cloud-based managed services and mobile computing -- transforming and accelerating the way businesses leverage IT. These new technologies mean significant opportunities for channel providers with the technical skills and market know-how to help businesses navigate these changes. Attendees will hear about emerging trends in cloud computing and mobile applications, how they are changing the ways in which businesses leverage IT, and are creating significant new opportunities for solution providers to add value while increasing ROI. Location: Marquis Ballroom 5-8
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3:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Exhibitor Set-up |
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Location: Grand Ballroom A-C
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3:15 pm - 4:00 pm |
IBM World Premiere: Investigate New Technology With IBM |
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Today, more than ever, clients need to continually gain control of their information and data, improve the collaboration and productivity of their workforce, and maximize the power of computing with new consulting services. IBM continues to differentiate its portfolio by focusing on workload optimization, integrated service management and flexible delivery choices. Come hear about our Cloud strategy and new Cloud offerings, new Systems and Software technology and new Services opportunity to help your clients optimize their environment, improve service, reduce cost and manage risk, while helping you grow your business and maximize your profit potential.
Location: Marquis Ballroom 5-8
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4:15 pm - 5:15 pm |
Vendor Content Session: Gap International (Vendors Only) |
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Gap International is a global management consulting company that partners with executives in producing exceptional growth and insourcing growth through extraordinary performance. Gap consultants will provide a session for vendors focusing on what we need to know in this economically challenging and ever-changing environment.
Location: Marquis Ballroom 1 |
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4:15 pm - 5:25 pm |
Private Boardroom Appointments |
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Private Boardroom Appointments are a staple in our events. We provide an opportunity for vendors to present new products and programs to intimate focused and qualified groups. Attendees are categorized by their core competencies and business models. This is an opportunity to interact with active, high-quality Integrators and help you structure your channel programs. Location: See Individual Appointment Schedule |
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5:45 pm - 6:45 pm |
General Session: Exceptional Growth: You can’t steal second without taking your foot off first |
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As competition heats up in our industry, there are predictions of a dramatic shift to a more consulting services model. This forecast presents compelling questions, such as: What direction can I take my organization to capitalize on this growth opportunity? and: How do I let go of the past and embrace a new future? In this interactive session led by Steve Rosenthal, Vice President, of Gap International, he will bring 30 years of Gap International's experience in breakthrough performance methodology to provide refreshing and thought provoking approaches to these questions.
Location: Marquis Ballroom 5-8
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6:45 pm - 9:00 pm |
Solutions Pavilion/CRN Test Center/Reception |
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Location: Grand Ballroom A-C
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| Tuesday, November 17 | ||||||||
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7:25 am - 5:00 pm |
Assistance Desk/Registration Open |
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Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer
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8:00 am - 8:45 am |
Solution Provider Breakfast |
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Location: Grand Ballroom D-E
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9:00 am - 9:45 am |
General Session: Tech Superstars Panel: Innovating for Growth |
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Ed Moltzen, Managing Editor of the CRN Test Center, leads this discussion with four of the industry’s thought leaders on technical innovation - - asking key questions around how innovation drives sales, what it takes to innovate in good times and in bad times, and how their channel partners should be weaving innovation and innovation delivery into their businesses.
Panelists include: Joel Allen, CEO, AllenPort Rick Carlson, General Manager, Panda Rance Poehler, President, Panasonic Christopher Poelker, VP, Enterprise Solutions, FalconStor Location: Marquis Ballroom 5-8
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10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Private Boardroom Appointments |
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Location: See Individual Appointment Schedule
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11:15 am - 12:15 pm |
Partner Development Discussions |
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Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer
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12:15 pm - 1:15 pm |
Vendor Luncheon sponsored by MarketStar |
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Location: Marquis Ballroom 1
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12:15 pm - 1:15 pm |
MSP Partners 2009 Industry Awards Luncheon |
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(Solution Providers Only)
Location: Grand Ballroom D-E
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1:30 pm - 3:15 pm |
Private Boardroom Appointments |
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Location: See Individual Appointment Schedule
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3:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
CRN Test Center Review |
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Ed Moltzen, managing editor of the CRN Test Center, and Samara Lynn, Everything Channel's Technical Editor, co-host this panel with several vendors who each spend three minutes explaining, demonstrating or showing off their channel-ready products. Vendors will be open to questions from the Test Center's editors, as well as from solution providers in the audience.
This will provide vendors with an opportunity to discuss their products, live, to more than 100 resellers at the same time and for the audience get a look at several products in one sitting. Location: Marquis Ballroom 5-8
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4:30 pm - 6:00 pm |
Solutions Pavilion/CRN Test Center |
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Location: Grand Ballroom A-C
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6:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Exhibitor Teardown |
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Location: Grand Ballroom A-C
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6:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Demo Rooms |
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Location: 1st Floor - Palms Tower
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7:30 pm - 8:00 pm |
Tech Innovator Awards Reception |
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Location: Marquis Ballroom Foyer
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8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Tech Innovator Awards Gala sponsored by Panasonic Toughbook & Toshiba |
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Advancing technology is critical to vendors' and partners' businesses alike. The Tech Innovator Awards identify and recognize the leading vendors in technology innovation. On November 17th, Everything Channel will honor 15 channel technology vendors for their outstanding achievement branding them as a leading technology innovator in the industry. After examining more than 200 products and solutions that hit the market during the past year, Everything Channel editors have picked the most shining examples of innovation in the industry to win the prestigious Tech Innovator Awards . This evening will provide a showcase for cutting edge offerings that have emerged and raise the bar for our awards in 2010. Location: Marquis Ballroom 5-8
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| Wednesday, November 18 | ||||||||
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7:25 am - 12:00 pm |
Assistance Desk/Registration Open |
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Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer
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7:30 am - 8:15 am |
Solution Provider Breakfast |
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Location: Grand Ballroom D-E
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8:30 am - 9:15 am |
Concurrent Session: Security Trendspotting |
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Everything Channel Technical Editor Samara Lynn presents findings from the CRN Test Center’s threat lab on the latest trends in attacks, malware and suspicious behavior throughout the global web. The presentation will also focus on best practices and products evaluated by the Test Center that will help VARs best protect customers, their networks and their data.
Location: Marquis Ballroom 1
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8:30 am - 9:15 am |
Concurrent Session: Opportunity 2010: Mobility |
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Everything Channel Associate Editor Damon Poeter helps a panel of experts navigate through the hype, the dead spots and the growth in mobile computing solutions with an eye on where the trends will lead next year.
Panelists include: Location: Marquis Ballroom 2
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9:30 am - 10:00 am |
Vendor Keynote sponsored by Lenovo |
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10:15 am - 11:15 am |
Speed Networking |
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Location: Grand Ballroom C
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11:30 am - 12:15 pm |
General Session: Cloud Computing Panel |
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Everything Channel Editor Steve Burke will lead a discussion on Cloud Computing, including opportunities and potential pitfalls for solution providers and their customers. 2010 will be a year in which a growing number of enterprises will opt for at least partial cloud solutions, and this discussion will look forward on what to expect in the coming 12 months.
Panelists include: Location: Marquis Ballroom 5-8
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12:15 pm - 1:30 pm |
XCellence Awards Luncheon sponsored by Zenith Infotech |
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Location: Grand Ballroom D-E
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