Building Infrastructure to Enable the Digital Enterprise

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1 Building Infrastructure to Enable the Digital Enterprise The leading conference for IT infrastructure & operations professionals focused on the next generation digital infrastructure. Growing demand from employees and customers for new application capabilities and IT services is putting a strain on your current IT infrastructure. These systems were never designed to support the need to access data and applications from anywhere and at any time and the constantly evolving requirements are impacting everything in your organization s data center environment, from storage and servers to networking and security. From software defined and converged infrastructure through to Open Stack, new and emerging IT tools are demonstrating the potential to drive agility, efficiency and scale while third party service providers are playing an increasingly important role, enabled by advancements in technology and the evolution of their business models. You need to prepare to deliver the next generation of IT services through your Digital Infrastructure.

2 Featured Speakers Building Infrastructure to Enable the Digital Enterprise William Fellows Research Vice President 451 Research David Giambruno Chief Information Officer Tribune Media Jonathan Reichental CIO City of Palo Alto In today s always-on, always-connected economy, every business is a digital business and every business relies on Digital Infrastructure the backbone of the digital enterprise that includes IT infrastructure, datacenter facilities and third party service providers. Digital Infrastructure Summit 2015 provides senior IT Infrastructure and operations professionals with unique insight into the emerging and disruptive technologies that will impact their IT infrastructure strategy. Attending this summit will help you develop and execute your enterprise infrastructure strategy and understand the most important topics, trends and technologies from the data center core to the network edge. The 451 Research Digital Infrastructure Summit is co-located with its sister event, the Uptime Institute Symposium. Across both events, no other destination has the capability to bring together an organization s full Datacenter Infrastructure team from facilities through IT infrastructure to IT executives. The agenda is driven by 451 Research analysts and complemented by a 360 perspective from industry leaders and cutting-edge providers in this field. The keynote, track and breakout sessions provide the ideal opportunity to learn about key strategies, best practices and solutions when building your organization s Digital Infrastructure. Summit Tracks: Building the on-premise foundations for Digital Infrastructure. How do you modernize existing IT infrastructure using integrated platform technologies and assess the potential of software-defined networks/storage/data centers to build the foundation for a Digital Infrastructure? Optimizing cloud options for your enterprise. How do you evaluate and leverage the cloud ecosystem to develop an effective hybrid strategy that matches your workloads to the right resources across public and private clouds both on premise and through outsourced data centers? Sessions at the Digital Infrastructure Summit include: Leveraging the Digital Infrastructure Revolution Converged and Integrated Platforms: The Great Datacenter Tug o War Apps and BEVs: The Tasty Combination of New Application Architectures and Best Execution Venue The Software-Defined Data Center: Why, What, How and the Implications Uber-ing the Cloud: Taking Hybrid Cloud to the Next Level Open Stack: Is Your Organization Ready To Adopt it? Hybrid Cloud Security: Potential to be the Stuff of Dreams, not Nightmares Enterprise Data Center Strategy: Where Are Users On Their Journey To The Cloud ITaaS: New Style IT Services for the Agile Enterprise Al Sadowski Research Director, Service Providers 451 Research 2

3 DAY ONE MAY 19, :00-7:00 PM CONVENTION CENTER LOBBY REGISTRATION 3:30-5:30 PM GRAND BALLROOM F ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS Moderated by analysts; delegates can discuss topics relevant to the event with analysts and peers. 5:30-7:00 PM EXHIBIT HALL A OPENING NETWORKING RECEPTION Join us to network and celebrate the launch of the leading conference for IT infrastructure & operations professionals focused on the next generation digital infrastructure. DAY TWO MAY 20, :00 AM - 7:00 PM CONVENTION CENTER LOBBY REGISTRATION & INFORMATION 7:15-8:15 AM CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 3

4 DAY TWO MAY 20, :15-8:30 AM WELCOME A formal welcome and kick off to the inaugural Digital Infrastructure Summit. Martin McCarthy, CEO, The 451 Group 8:30-9:15 AM OPENING KEYNOTE: IT S EXECUTIVE CHALLENGE: BALANCING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE TODAY WHILE PREPARING FOR DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSFORMATION IT Executives face the daunting challenge of maximizing return on current investment through improved efficiency while ensuring reliability and security. At the same time, these same executives are expected to prepare their organizations and companies for impending transformation in Digital Infrastructure. In this keynote, Uptime Institute Chief Operating Officer Julian Kudritzki will identify the key challenges, both operational and strategic for IT organizations through 2020, and offer insight from Uptime Institute and 451 Research s global perspective on the IT industry. Julian Kudritzki, COO, Uptime Insitute 9:15-10:00 AM Thought Leadership session from a senior executive of leading technology provider discussing their strategy and relevance to Digital Infrastructure. 10:00-10:15 AM COFFEE BREAK Network with your colleagues over coffee and refreshments. 10:20-11:05 AM DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE KEYNOTE: LEVERAGING DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSFORMATION Digital Infrastructure Transformation offers IT Executives the prospect of greater business agility coupled with lower cost. Rapid developments in Converged and Integrated Platforms, coupled with evolution of the Software Defined Datacenter, and creation of ITaaS business models will enable unprecedented IT agility for the enterprise. By leveraging Hybrid-Cloud deployment approaches, enterprises can also fine tune their CapEx to OpEx mix. In this session, 451 Research will present ways in which IT Executives can take advantage of innovation in Digital Infrastructure. 11:10-11:55 AM Thought Leadership session from a senior executive of leading technology provider discussing their strategy and relevance to Digital Infrastructure. 4

5 DAY TWO MAY 20, :55 AM - 1:15 PM EXHIBIT HALL B LUNCH AND EXHIBITION HALL Opportunity to network with attendees and leading technology solution providers over lunch and in the exhibition hall. 1:15-1:45 PM I CONVERGED AND INTEGRATED PLATFORMS: THE GREAT DATACENTER TUG O WAR The market for integrated and converged IT infrastructure has exploded in recent years. Proponents claim that convergence is the key to achieving simplicity and agility in IT operations, as well as forming a foundation for next-generation applications and workloads. However, as interest and adoption grows, the market choices are becoming less clear-cut, and a plethora of converged approaches from fully baked appliances and SKUs, to reference architectures, to newer hyperconverged approaches are now available from a range of both wellestablished vendors and emerging startups. In this session, distinguished analyst John Abbott and Research VP Simon Robinson will answer the following questions: What are the benefits and limitations of the various approaches in the integrated infrastructure market? Who are the key players and what factors should IT organizations consider as they seek to modernize their server and storage infrastructure for the cloud era? John Abbott, Founder & Distinguished Analyst, 451 Research Simon Robinson, Research Vice President - Storage, 451 Research APPS AND BEVS: THE TASTY COMBINATION OF NEW APPLICATION ARCHITECTURES AND BEST EXECUTION VENUE Application architectures are evolving and are opening up possibilities for targeted execution planning for workloads. But it s not a simple transition and there are potential pitfalls, but the payoffs can be significant. The session will look at how to leverage changes in application architectures and data distribution techniques to take advantage of best execution venue deployment. Enterprises don t need to be Facebook or ebay to master the balance in cost, performance and resilience that improved architectures can deliver. We ll explore the automation and integration requirements to get to this level, as we as the operational impacts. In this session you ll learn: How application architectures are changing and the impact on venue suitability Changes in databases, data replication and synchronization enabling enhanced data availability Impacts of data and architecture changes on storage, networks and infrastructure reliability requirements Eric Hanselman, Chief Analyst, 451 Research 1:50-2:20 PM I Thought Leadership session from a senior executive of leading technology provider discussing their strategy and relevance to Digital Infrastructure. Thought Leadership session from a senior executive of leading technology provider discussing their strategy and relevance to Digital Infrastructure. 5

6 DAY TWO MAY 20, :25-2:55 PM I 2:55-3:10 PM THE SOFTWARE-DEFINED DATA CENTER: WHY, WHAT, HOW AND THE IMPLICATIONS Automated, business-driven IT is at the center of many current IT discussions ranging from the future of server virtualization to the use of cloud computing. In contrast to much of the history of IT, this is a long-standing IT vision that new technology finally enables, not new technology in search of a problem to solve. In this session, Peter Christy will answer the following questions: Why the Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) is a desired outcome for enterprise IT leaders and how do you prepare for the transition? What are the opportunities and key challenges that enterprises face dealing with SDDC? What indicators should IT leaders look for to track this important technology and architectural inflection? Peter Christy, Research Director, Networks, 451 Research COFFEE BREAK Network with your colleagues over coffee and refreshments. UBER-ING THE CLOUD: TAKING HYBRID CLOUD TO THE NEXT LEVEL If cloud is the on-demand version of computing, cloud brokering is the on-demand version of IT procurement, providing access to multiple cloud suppliers and a wide range of venues and services. A cloud broker can also take care of delivery, fulfillment, APIs handling, configuration management, resource behavior differences and other complex tasks. As a result, a cloud broker capability should be regarded a mandatory function for any credible end-to-end cloud management platform and an important part of cloud transformation strategy. In this session, we will address these key questions: How do cloud brokers add value to the enterprise hybrid cloud initiatives? How will service providers and integrators offer and package these services? What criteria should enterprise uses to determine best-fit solutions? William Fellows, Research Vice President, 451 Research 3:10-3:40 PM ENTERPRISE PANEL An interactive panel of senior IT executives from enterprise organizations engaged in lively discussion of important and controversial issues. Don Crabtree, Infrastructure Architect, Delta Airlines, Jonathan Reichental, CIO, City of Palo Alto and Watson Wat, Director of Strategy, Suning Commerce R & D Center USA 3:45-4:15 PM I Thought Leadership session from a senior executive of leading technology provider discussing their strategy and relevance to Digital Infrastructure. Thought Leadership session from a senior executive of leading technology provider discussing their strategy and relevance to Digital Infrastructure. 4:20-4:50 PM I Thought Leadership session from a senior executive of leading technology provider discussing their strategy and relevance to Digital Infrastructure. Thought Leadership session from a senior executive of leading technology provider discussing their strategy and relevance to Digital Infrastructure. 6

7 DAY TWO MAY 20, :55-5:30 PM EXTERNAL KEYNOTE Our guest speaker will be announced shortly. 5:30-7:00 PM EXHIBIT HALL A NETWORKING RECEPTION Opportunity to network with attendees and leading technology solution providers in the exhibition hall. DAY THREE MAY 21, :00 AM - 3:30 PM CONVENTION CENTER LOBBY REGISTRATION & INFORMATION 7:15-8:15 AM CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 8:15-8:30 AM WELCOME Welcome back for the final day of DIS :30-9:10 AM DATA CENTERS IN THE CLOUD: A NEW HIERARCHY OF NEEDS? Data center operators mostly know with certainty what their clients need: high availability, power, connectivity, and security are usually right at the top. But does the cloud change any of this? As more functions move into software, and software into the cloud, will the priorities of the business customers change? And will data centers change with them? Andy Lawrence, Research Vice President - Datacenter Technologies & Eco-Efficient IT, 451 Research 7

8 DAY THREE MAY 21, :15-10:00 AM Thought Leadership session from a senior executive of leading technology provider discussing their strategy and relevance to Digital Infrastructure. 10:00-10:15 AM COFFEE BREAK Network with your colleagues over coffee and refreshments. 10:15-11:00 AM FROM GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH TO THE FRICTIONLESS ENTERPRISE In this highly entertaining session, David Giambruno, the award winning CIO from leading broadcaster and publisher Tribune Media Company, will discuss the transformation project and the digital infrastructure decisions that have enabled him and his team to drive an effective, efficient and truly Hyper Agile enterprise. David will discuss the preparation, the Big Rules, the outcomes and future plans. David Giambruno, Chief Information Officer, Tribune Media 11:05-11:35 AM GRAND BALLROOM E, F, G & H TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION PRESENTATIONS Concise insight sessions from technology providers providing highly useful information and value for attendees. 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM I OPEN STACK: IS YOUR ORGANIZATION READY TO ADOPT IT? Thinking about wading into the world of OpenStack cloud platforms? A growing number of enterprises are kicking the tires on OpenStack -- lured by the promise of flexibility, lower cost and no vendor lock-in for their own cloud implementations. But it s not for the faint of heart. The fear of the do-it-yourself open source engineering model, hidden costs and, the unpredictable path to maturity in the various component of the platform all give enterprises pause. This session will tell you what you need to know to ensure that your OpenStack initiative has the best chance of success and will answer these questions: How mature and enterprise-ready are the technology components of OpenStack? Who are the major players in the OpenStack Ecosystem and how will the market evolve? What are the critical considerations that enterprise IT leaders need to address today? Al Sadowski, Research Director, Service Providers, 451 Research HYBRID CLOUD SECURITY: POTENTIAL TO BE THE STUFF OF DREAMS, NOT NIGHTMARES Every company is on a journey to the cloud some fast, some slow but you can t ignore the agility and economic opportunities that the cloud offers. Crafting a strategy that opens the door to opportunity without letting evil-doers through the front door is a multi-dimensional challenge. How can IT leaders pushing cloud initiatives forward help the Security team understand and mitigate risks without sacrificing the benefits that clouds bring? In this session, Adrian Sanabria will share our latest thinking on cloud security, including the risks associated with DevOps, containers like Docker and IaaS, and how to mitigate them. You will learn how to help security leaders address the following questions: What new or hidden risks exist in the hybrid cloud world? How do you put the risks in context based on the application being considered? How can you help the security team craft a strategy that balances risk and opportunity in a practical way? Adrian Sanabria, Senior Security Analyst, 451 Research 8

9 12:10-1:40 PM EXHIBIT HALL B LUNCH AND EXHIBITION HALL Opportunity to network with attendees and leading technology solution providers over lunch and in the exhibition hall. 1:40-2:10 PM E, F, G & H TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION PRESENTATIONS Concise insight sessions from technology providers providing highly useful information and value for attendees. 2:15-2:45 PM E, F, G & H TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION PRESENTATIONS Concise insight sessions from technology providers providing highly useful information and value for attendees. 2:45-3:00 PM COFFEE BREAK Network with your colleagues over coffee and refreshments. 3:00-3:30 PM I ENTERPRISE DATACENTER STRATEGY: WHERE ARE USERS ON THEIR JOURNEY TO THE CLOUD Despite the continuing journey to the cloud for certain workloads, enterprises still need to design, build, equip, maintain and upgrade their datacenters. So what is everyone doing today and how will their strategies evolve in the coming months and years? In this session, we ll discuss the findings of the 451 Research Voice of the Enterprise Datacenter 900+ respondent study including profiles for today s typical enterprise datacenter, which projects are top priority and datacenter building intentions for the next two years and the drivers behind these decisions. In this session, you will learn: How your datacenter strategy aligns with the enterprise sector as a whole The impact of changing datacenter plans on budgets and planning The impact of maturing third party colocation and service provider offerings on capacity planning. Dan Harrington, Research Manager, Enterprise Datacenters, 451 Research ITAAS: NEW STYLE IT SERVICES FOR THE AGILE ENTERPRISE Enterprises are looking to add business value driven by the capabilities of the technology SMAC stack: social media tooling, mobile capabilities, analytics and cloud delivery. With the rise of these digital services, internal IT organizations need to consider cloud brokerage and orchestration, data integration, cloud managed services, and the provision of custom applications consumed as a service, as well the role of external Business as a Service (BaaS) offerings. In this session, we will address these key questions: How are enterprises adapting to embrace ITaaS creation and consumption models? What is the role of internal IT in emerging digital service ecosystems? How can BaaS offerings help enterprise IT? Katy Ring, Research Director, Global IT Services, 451 Research 3:35-4:05 PM CLOSING KEYNOTE: THE PATH FORWARD Pitt Turner, Uptime Institute, wraps up DIS 2015 with a lively discussion of the current issues and what the future holds. Pitt Turner, Executive Director Emeritus, Uptime Insitute 9