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Event Overview
Taking Back Control
A wide variety of computing models beyond traditional rich clients are emerging for IT Managers to choose from. These new models include Virtual Hosted Desktops, OS and/or Application Streaming, Terminal/Presentation Server, Client Virtualization etc. with each one claiming benefits beyond those provided by traditional rich clients. The choice of compute model has implications both for hardware/software acquisition costs as well as on-going ownership costs. However, the choice of compute model is far more than just a cost consideration as each model offers both benefits and limitations to solve the IT management and security challenges whilst delivering end-user flexibility and experience. This IT Week web seminar will bring together experts from the IT industry to discuss these new models, the benefits each model brings and the factors which should influence the choice of computing model. The knowledge gained from this web seminar will enable IT Managers to combat sprawl and "Take Back Control” of their IT estate.
Key benefits of attending:
Understand how to audit and measure usage and performance of IT networks, systems and software. This process will help forms make better use of IT admin staff, right size software licensing, reduce security vulnerabilities and optimize performance.
Who should attend?
IT directors and managers, system architects, network managers and other decision makers who want to better understand ways to control, secure and gain value from their computing estates.
Speaker Biographies
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Malcolm Hay - Client Technical Specialist, Intel Corporation
Malcolm Hay currently holds the position of Client Technical Specialist for Intel Corporation driving technical engagements between Intel and partners across the EMEA geographic region. In this role he is actively involved in advising customers on new technology directions and how to embrace emerging architectures for client/server computing. Malcolm joined Intel Corporation in 1990 and has held a range of EMEA Technical and Marketing positions including responsibilities for Client Management, Server Processors, Embedded Computing Architectures, Parallel Supercomputing plus Network Infrastructure silicon and systems. Malcolm Hay holds a M.Sc. in Modern Electronics from Nottingham University and a B.Sc. in Electronic Engineering from London University.
Gary Radburn - EMEA Client Technologist, Dell
Gary Radburn has been in the IT industry for 20 years (veteran?) and has worked for companies such as Digital Equipment, 3Com, Nortel and now Dell. Gary is currently the EMEA Client Technologist responsible for the future strategy of Flexible Computing and Management as well as other areas that are becoming initiatives for customers wanting to take back control of their organizations and deliver better returns on capital expenditure. Gary gained a 2:1 BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering and has a gigabit Ethernet wired throughout his house!
Jon Collins - Service Director, Freeform Dynamics Ltd
As Service Director, Jon is a member of the Freeform Dynamics management team and is responsible for looking after the company’s portfolio of services and alliances strategy, which are intimately linked given the open collaborative culture of the organisation.
Also an active industry analyst, Jon has an end-user background, having worked as an IT consultant, network manager and software engineer for companies such as Admiral Management Services Ltd, Alcatel and Philips Electronics. Through positions such as these, Jon has
accumulated significant real world expertise and experience in many areas of IT service delivery over the years, including IT service management, IT security, infrastructure management, IT architecture and application development.
Jon has worked as an industry analyst since 1999 for companies including IDC, Bloor Research, Quocirca and Macehiter Ward-Dutton. He is a widely published author and has acted as an advisor to leading vendors including Cisco, EMC, IBM and Microsoft; and to large IT user organisations in the Government, Telecommunications and Financial Services sectors.
Current Areas of Focus
Information Management, Information Security
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