Track Leader: Chris Russell – Operations Manager, Google Track Leader: Adam Haeder – Sr. Vice President, Information Technology, AIM Institute Room Number: 210
IT infrastructure is rapidly changing with increased virtualization, cloud computing and open source technologies. In the Infrastructure track, participants will learn about hardware changes, applications and successful implementations. This track is targeted at engineers and those interested in the technical aspects of the future of computing.
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Track Leader: Chris Russell – Operations Manager, Google Track Leader: Adam Haeder – Sr. Vice President, Information Technology, AIM Institute Room Number: 210
IT infrastructure is rapidly changing with increased virtualization, cloud computing and open source technologies. In the Infrastructure track, participants will learn about hardware changes, applications and successful implementations. This track is targeted at engineers and those interested in the technical aspects of the future of computing.
Title:
Mobile Solutions at OPPD
Track:
Infrastructure
Abstract:
OPPD has a supported a mobile work force for several years. The technologies that are available for mobile fleets and information workers are very dynamic. This case study overviews the history of mobile solutions at OPPD. Reviewing the technologies used along with the opportunities the implementation provided, challenges that occurred with mobile users and the lessons learned from mobile projects.
Catholic Health Initiatives: Lessons Learned Developing an ITAD Program
Track:
Infrastructure
Abstract:
Compliance and cost-efficiency are just some of challenges with IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), especially for a health care provider. Hear the story of CHI and a few other enterprises. From assessment and benchmarking ITAD processes, to setting goals and developing a program that meets new requirements. Programs including locations in Omaha & Lincoln Nebraska, Iowa and across the U.S. will be reviewed. Lessons learned from the trenches.
Data back-up and storage are functions that offer challenges and opportunities for efficiency in any organization. This session will explore disk to disk backups for a large school district. The analysis of the existing process, the new options explored, the solution that was selected and how it was more cost effective and reliable than tape backups will all be discussed.
The "Consumerization of IT" phenomenon provides opportunities for IT departments to allow their users to have access to amazing devices and tools (such as tablets, mobile apps, and collaboration tools) at a very low cost. However, this also has IT managers worried about policy, security, and support issues. Come find out how the Google IT department handles this with our own employees.
DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management): Bridging the Gap between IT & Facilities
Track:
Infrastructure
Abstract:
This seminar provides the attendees with an in depth look at the importance of data center convergence between IT Managers/Engineers and Facility Managers regardless of the size of the computing infrastructure. Beyond the fundamentals of DCIM, this program explores three key topic areas that will assist in understanding more about DCIM and why this is a valuable tool.
1. Economic and Environmental factors that are driving DCIM including Green initiatives and energy efficiency. 2. Real Case studies – attendees will see the effect of using a DCIM tool and how it has increased productivity and ROI. 3. Future trends and predictions. What is next? What can attendees expect in the next several years for computer rooms and data centers?
Come match wits with Infrastructure experts and test your IT knowledge. This fun session will feature a panel and audience participation in the spirit of the Penguin Bowl at the LinuxWorld Conference. You can join in or just sit back and enjoy the brain power at work!
