Virtual Desktops: From Wow to How Online Event

Date of Event: Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Special Online Event on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. EST: “Virtual Desktops: From Wow to How” shows you the amazing capabilities and real-world applications of desktop virtualization for any user, on any device. This 1-hour session features a Q&A to help you get started. Register today and you could win a MacBook Air or a signed Dilbert® cartoon.

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RKON Attends Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Annual Conference

Date of Event: Sunday, February 20, 2011

RKON Attends the HIMSS Annual Conference: Transforming Healthcare Through IT at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida at the end of February. Read More.

RKON Hosts Clients at Blackhawks Game with Partner Sourcefire

Date of Event: Wednesday, March 23, 2011

RKON partners with Sourcefire to host clients at the United Center for a Blackhawks game verses the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday, March 23. RKON, Sourcefire, and some clients look forward to watching the Blackhawks. Learn more about Sourcefire.

Camp IT Conference in Chicago: VDI and Desktop Virtualization Strategies

Date of Event: Thursday, April 28, 2011

RKON is a sponsor of this VDI seminar focused on strategies to help the business and IT benefit from desktop virtualization through effective management, security, and recovery techniques. Contact RKON at if you would like a complimentary registration or Read More.

RKON Hosts Clients at Blackhawks game with Partner Sourcefire

Date of Event: Wednesday, February 16, 2011

RKON partners with Sourcefire to host clients at the United Center for a Blackhawks game verses the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday, February 16. RKON, Sourcefire, and some clients enjoyed watching an exiting hockey game from a suite overlooking the ice. Learn more about Sourcefire.

Citrix Synergy in San Francisco

Date of Event: Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Virtual computing takes center stage at Citrix Synergy 2011 in San Francisco, May 25-27, Moscone West Convention Center. Topics include:

  • Desktop Virtualization − A comprehensive examination of desktop virtualization, covering the full scope of technologies and illustrated with case studies, best practices, live demos and product roadmaps.
  • Datacenter and Cloud − The latest innovations in server virtualization, datacenter infrastructure management, networking and application delivery controllers with a special focus on the advantages of cloud solutions.
  • IT Business and Strategy − Designed specifically for senior IT leaders, this track will explore two major virtual computing technologies—desktop virtualization and cloud computing.

Visit Citrix website to learn more and register. Read More.

Check Point Experience in Chicago

Date of Event: Monday, May 23, 2011

Check Point Experience (CPX) 2011 will take place in Chicago at the Palmer House Hilton May 23-25. RKON is offering a $300 discount on registration. Contact RKON to get set up.

CPX 2011 topics include:

  • Presentation by Gil Shwed, founder of Check Point and inventor of FireWall-1
  • Latest hacking threats and how to handle intrusions
  • Data security best practices with security experts and industry peers

Learn more about CPX on Check Point’s website or to redeem your $300 discount on registration contact RKON.

RKON Lab: Explore VDI and XenDesktop 5

If you’re still managing desktops using an outdated distributed desktop model, you’re missing out. Join us to learn how VDI can help you achieve dramatically simplified desktop management with a high-definition experience for every user. It also offers the lowest TCO and makes migration to Windows® 7 a snap.

Lab Schedule
Thursday, February 10
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (breakfast and lunch included)
Register Here

Thursday, March 10
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (breakfast and lunch included)
Register Here

From this lab, you will learn
• How VDI works and what technical impact it may have on your organization
• Best practices for implementing desktop virtualization– next steps, process, methodology
• Combine storage virtualization with desktop virtualization to achieve even greater ROI
• Deploy desktops on-demand as user needs increase (P2V)
• Stream desktop applications for mobile off-line workers
• Combine a layered approach including storage provisioning, application virtualization, and VDI
• Manage the user environment with policy and personalization, as well as entitlement to applications and system resources                                                                 

Lab Location
RKON Technologies
820 W. Jackson | Suite 550
Chicago, IL 60607