Video content including case studies, presentations, interviews, and panel discussion from RKON’s 8th Annual technology seminar at Arlington is now online. Click here to see industry leaders present on a range of IT topics including next generation data center, desktop virtualization, network monitoring, and security strategy, among others.
Learn how IT departments are using virtual desktop to the benefit of their enterprises. Topics include cost savings, driving more value for the organization, and implementation issues. Cameron Christo at RKON moderates a panel discussion at CampIT’s Desktop Virtualization Seminar – April 2011.
On January 16, 2012, Juniper Networks will kick off the first annual Juniper Global Partner Conference at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The conference offers a closer look at the global and regional Juniper strategies, disruptive innovation, service specializations, and go-to-market initiatives that differentiate Juniper Networks. Click here to learn more about Juniper Networks.
RKON is sponsoring CampIT Cloud Computing Strategies seminar on Thursday, March 15 in Rosemont, IL. Topics include strategies for determining how and if moving to the cloud will benefit your organization, click here to learn more. Contact RKON if you are interested in attending with one of our complimentary passes.
On Thursday, December 1, RKON will co-sponsor the CISO Executive Summit along with partners Check Point and WhiteHat Security. The summit, which takes place at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, provides a peer-to-peer experience that centers on actionable relevance for pressing technology security and leadership issues. The purpose is to provide a collaborative forum for the top CISOs in North America. Click here to learn more and register.
Join HP and RKON for a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) in Education Workshop on Wednesday October 12, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Maggiano’s in Oak Brook, IL.
Many educators are looking at VDI as a potential solution to the changing landscape in education. Join us for an in depth discussion on how VDI potentially can solve or help the following challenges:
Bring your technology challenges, pains, ideas, and questions to ask our expert panel and for us to whiteboard out in a collaborative session.
8:30a.m.—Registration
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.—Panel Discussion with VDI specialists, teachers, School IT and Finance directors, and other industry leaders.
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.—White Board Workshop/Solutions Overview
10:00 -12:30 p.m.—Lunch / Technology Demos / Q&A Session
IT Directors, Finance and Operations, Educators, and others involved in K-12 IT.
All attendees will be entered into a raffle for an HP TouchPad!
RKON’s eighth annual seminar on Thursday, September 1, at Arlington park attracted a record 179 people. Attendees enjoyed interactive IT presentations about security, migrating to the cloud, data center consolidation, and next-generation data center and security strategies, among other topics. Presentations were in the form of interviews with clients, technology demos, and executive panel discussion. The afternoon consisted of a lunch buffet, networking along with networking as we watched the horses thunder down the stretch.
A special thank you to our sponsors this year: Juniper, RES Software, Citrix, Check Point, Riverbed, F5, WhipTail Tech, SafeNet, Sourcefire, Websense, LogRhythm, and Tufin.
To view pictures from the event, click here.
On Wednesday, October 19, 2011, RKON will speak on the topic “Desktop Virtualization Security: Understanding the Benefits and the Risks ” at CampIT’s Desktop Virtualization conference. The conference will cover strategies to help the business and IT benefit from virtualization strategies through effective management, security, and recovery techniques. RKON is co-sponsoring the event with partner WhipTail Tech. If you are interested in attending with one of RKON’s complimentary passes , contact your sales rep or email solutions@rkon.com today. To learn more about the conference, click here.
On Thursday, September 1, join RKON, our technology partners, and other industry leaders for the eighth annual technology seminar at Arlington Park Racetrack. The seminar will include innovative presentations, client case studies, and panel discussion followed by an afternoon watching the horses thunder down the stretch. You will hear from IT leaders across many industries, including a Fortune 50 retail company, global risk management company, large online education provider, leading telecommunications provider, among others. Topics include Application Delivery Frameworks, VDI Implementation, Next Generation Data Center, WAN Optimization for application improvement, and Bring Your Own Device Strategies, among others. Click here to learn more and register.
Experience Chicago by boat with an architectural tour, boat drinks, food, and an opportunity to discuss technology with one of RKON’s partners—Websense, Rapid7, eIQ Networks, or PaloAlto/Computerlinks—all while enjoying a relaxing ride along Chicago’s lakefront and river. RKON is hosting clients and prospects to day rides on Thursdays and Fridays and night rides on Wednesdays (to see the fireworks) on various dates this summer. The pick-up and drop-off location is River City Marina at 800 S. Wells street.
Dates are filling up fast. To learn more or to schedule an outing for your team, contact your RKON sales representative or contact solutions@rkon.com or 312-654-0300.
