Virtual Interop Agenda
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10:00 Virtual Doors open


10:45 – 11:15 Technology Focus:  Virtualization
“Virtualization: Life in the Trenches”
Virtualization is altering the design, operation and management of the data center and is driving a fundamental shift in how we think about our data center environments. Cut through the marketing hype and hear about real world experiences with current virtualization solutions.
Moderator: Anne Skamarock , Research Director, FOCUS
Panelist: Christopher Steffen, Principal Technical Architect, Kroll Factual Data
Panelist: Ryan Makamson, Systems Engineer, Washington State University School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science


11:30 – 12:00      Platinum Sponsor Presentation:  Motorola
“Wireless Security – What Hackers Know that You Don’t”
The benefits of wireless LANs are undeniable; however, the security issues introduced by them are rapidly increasing.  Several recent high-profile data breaches have occurred as a direct result of insecure wireless networks. Tens of millions of new Wi-Fi capable devices are being shipped each year, and they are proliferating within the enterprise. These self-deploying, transient wireless networks are dangerous to all organizations, regardless of their WLAN deployment status. Security risks are not only restricted to the network edge but directly impact the wired corporate backbone via rogue wireless access backdoors. This webinar will cover security risks associated with WLANs, including tools that are used by hackers to exploit wireless vulnerabilities. The webinar will also provide an overview of the Motorola AirDefense Enterprise solution designed to achieve gap-free security and cost-effective compliance.
Moderator: Brian Gillooly, Editor in Chief of Events, InformationWeek Business Technology Network
Featured Speaker: Dr. Amit Sinha, Fellow & Chief Technologist, Motorola


12:15 – 12:45 Technology Focus: Cloud Computing
“Innovation in the Cloud”
A Video Highlight from Interop Live!
From security to performance, from management to deployment, in this keynote from Interop live HP CTO Russ Daniels will discuss the big issues facing companies that want to adopt cloud computing, arming you with the facts you need to leverage this huge shift in IT.
Speaker: Russ Daniels, VP & CTO of cloud services, HP


1:45 – 2:15 Technology Focus:  Data Center
“Reinventing the Data Center”
New requirements, new architectures and new constraints are creating a new order inside the data center. Our panel of experts will debate the effects of virtualization and high-speed networking as they describe the shape of things to come and what users need to do to prepare for the next generation of data center solutions.
Moderator: Art Wittmann, Managing Director, InformationWeek Analytics
Panelist: Mark Day, Chief Scientist, Riverbed
Panelist: David Yen, EVP & GM, Data Center Business Group, Juniper Networks
Panelist: Dave Stevens, CTO, Brocade
Panelist: Paul McNab, VP Enterprise and Mid-Market Solutions Marketing, Cisco


3:15 – 3:45 Technology Focus: Mobility and Wireless
“Mobile Platforms and Application Delivery”
A Video Highlight from Interop Live!
Thick client? Thin client? Custom or off-the-shelf applications? Backup? Managing integrity, connectivity and security? These are only a few of the key questions we'll explore in this session. Given the variable connectivity inherent in wireless is an ever-present challenge, the debate over how best to provision application services to a broad variety of mobile platforms is certain to be intense—and informative.
Moderator - Eric Chan, Mobile Evangelist, Mobileslate
Speaker - Ajay Chopra, General Partner, Trinity Ventures
Speaker - Benjamin Wesson, VP Products, Dexterra
Speaker - Michael Clewley, Technical Product Manager, RIM
Speaker - Stephen Haney, VP Americas, Mobile Distillery


4:45 – 5:15           Technology Focus: IT Security
“The Five Most Important Things You Need to Know Now About IT Security”
Information security continues to evolve beyond traditional technologically-focused controls into meaningful risk-oriented and business-aligned capabilities. Compliance and regulatory concepts also continue to advance. Still, hackers and other adversaries continue to hone their methods, making it critical for IT professionals to stay on the leading edge of advancements in IT security. Our panel of security experts will discuss the important technologies and emerging concepts that are being designed to protect data and company reputations and try to hone in on the five most important issues you need to know now.
Moderator: John Pironti, Chief Information Risk Strategist, Getronics
Panelist: Joshua Corman, Principal Security Strategist, IBM/ISS
Panelist: Jim Routh, CISO, KPMG USA
Panelist: Tom Murphy, Chief Strategist, Bit9 Inc.