Executive Insights: The Network as a Strategic Asset

Register today for Beyond the Edge seminar — a complimentary, half-day executive seminar brought to you by ProCurve Networking by HP

ProCurve is proud to sponsor CIO magazine 2008 executive conferences

Chris Christiansen,
Program Vice President, Security Products and Services, IDC

Improving Network Intelligence in a Sea of Change

David Passmore,
Research Director, Burton Group

An Enabling Infrastructure for Enterprise Networks

Paul Butcher,
President and Chief Operating Officer, Mitel


Matt Medeiros,
President and CEO, SonicWALL

Case Studies with ProCurve Alliance Partners

PLEASE NOTE: Speakers vary by city.

This exclusive seminar series offers IT executive's insight into the future of networking and the impact these changes will have on your business. This event includes expert insights from leading, independent market analysts, real world case studies, and first-looks into leading solutions and opportunities for you to network with like-minded peers and industry experts.

At the end of this event you'll walk away with the ideas, knowledge and resources to evolve your network into a strategic asset that adds business value to your organization. This, in turn, gives your business the competitive advantage it needs to grow.

Who should attend?

Senior-level executives including:
  • CIOs
  • CTOs
  • CISOs
  • VPs of Technology
  • Directors of Technology
  • Business Management


Attendee Benefits:

  1. Get expert market insight from IDC and Burton Group analysts, on successful strategies for building next generation networks.
    • Learn how your network can become a strategic asset that adds business value to your organization and drives competitive advantage.
    • Discover why integration between the network and security functions is a business critical need.
    • Understand the impact of virtualization and next-generation applications in your organization, and the lessons that can be learned from the Data Center.
  2. Explore case studies and key planning issues currently faced by large and mid- sized enterprises, as they create networks flexible enough to adapt to changing business needs.
  3. See a live demonstration of critical business solutions that will help grow and strengthen your business.
  4. Hear about comprehensive solutions to your greatest networking challenges, directly from CIOs.
  5. Meet and network with other like-minded executives in your region.


There is no cost to attend. The seminar event includes breakfast, lunch and various executive giveaways.

ProCurve Networking by HP brings experienced innovation across wired and wireless LAN and WAN networking products, services and solutions.



7:30 am Registration and Complimentary Continental Breakfast
8:30 amIntroduction and ProCurve History
8:45 amKEYNOTE: Industry Analyst
9:25 amPresentation from ProCurve Executive
10:05 amBreak
10:20 amSolution Presentation and Demo
11:10 amCase Studies with ProCurve Alliance Members
12:00 pmComplimentary Lunch - Q&A panel


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Miami, FL

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Kansas City

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Minneapolis, MN

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Cincinnati, OH

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Detroit, MI

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Toronto, ON

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Madison, WI

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Phoenix, AZ

Tuesday, Sept. 16
Houston, TX

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Vancouver, BC

Thursday, Oct. 9
Chicago, IL

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Dallas, TX

Wednesday, Oct. 15
Austin, TX