2011 Technology Convergence Conference to
Tackle the IT Ecosystem
From cloud computing to IPv6 transition, conference will address issues on the mind of today’s CIO

Fremont, Calif. – January 14, 2011 – TELADATA, a leading consulting firm specializing in IT infrastructure design, planning and project management, today announced that its 2011 Technology Convergence Conference will feature a track for CIOs and IT managers covering the top trends in IT ecosystem management.

“Our goal is to discuss important IT trends and give participants the opportunity to learn about topics that must be addressed in 2011,” said Maricel Cerruti, Director of Marketing and Business Development for TELADATA.  “The IT track provides a perfect opportunity for CIOs and other IT managers to ponder a number of case studies and benefit from predictions and analysis from today’s IT thought leaders.”

The conference will be held February 23, 2011 at the Santa Clara Convention Center.  Registration is currently open and there is still an opportunity to take advantage of “early bird” pricing. 

One issue to be addressed in the IT Track is the urgent enterprise requirement to transition to the Internet’s next-generation Internet Protocol, IPv6.  Owen DeLong of Hurricane Electric, which manages world’s largest IPv6 network backbone, will give an overview of IPv6 transitions and will discuss how CIOs and IT mangers can ensure a seamless transition while avoiding large capital expenditures.

Another topic sure to be on the minds of IT leaders in 2011 is cloud computing and its impact on the enterprise.  Rich Miller, Editor of Data Center Knowledge, will moderate a panel titled Reconciling the Speed-of-Change Requirements by Cloud Computing for Data Centers.

An important but often-overlooked topic is the effect of bandwidth-intensive multimedia on the data center.  In a morning sessions titled Top AV Trends that Impact Facilities and IT Design, TELADATA’s own Brian Mata will discuss a number of topics, including high-definition conferencing, digital signage, IP control systems and Cloud-based audio-visual infrastructure.  

End-user IT case studies will be given by some of today’s leading companies including:

• Cisco Systems
• Intel
• Symantec
• Yahoo!

TELADATA’s Technology Convergence Conference focuses on providing an environment where IT, facilities, telecommunications and other technology professionals can assemble to exchange ideas and best practices relating to the latest technologies in data centers, telecommunications, building management systems and security.  Expert speakers and resources offer delegates critical information and in-the-trenches tactics to effectively deal with key issues affecting their facilities today.

To register for the conference, please visit https://teladatatcc.com/register.html

About TELADATA
TELADATA is a professional services consulting firm that specializes in the design, planning, and management of data centers and IT infrastructure, specializing in monitoring, security and multi-media.  Serving as a client advocate, TELADATA helps clients design the technology infrastructure needed to support an enterprise’s critical information services.  TELADATA’s unique methodology helps simplify complex IT and facilities infrastructure concepts and encourages collaboration with all stakeholders, including representatives from IT, facilities, real estate, finance and construction.  From discovery to implementation, TELADATA can take the lead to ensure a successful project.

TELADATA also hosts the Technology Convergence Conference, which assembles end users and experts from diverse fields to discuss the latest trends in data centers, facilities and converging technologies.