Houston RedHat Lunch & Learn
2023-09-21 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Houston, Houston, TX, 77001, United States
Join us for our Lunch and Learn with Red Hat in Houston! If you’d like to learn more, please reach out to Jeremy at jeremy.niederheiser@convergetp.com

DI/MSO Enablement Session
2023-09-21 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | NV
Join us for our enablement session! If you’d like to learn more, please reach out to Jennifer Pham at jennifer.pham@convergetp.com

Cloud Advisor - Public Cloud Consumption Cost Management Seminar
2023-09-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual
Our Cloud Advisor team will demonstrate how to drive the maximum amount of savings with the minimum amount of effort and commitments for your cloud consumption bill.
We will also review how to balance cloud governance, the Cloud consumption model, with traditional IT & Finance cost allocation procedures and how to manage multi-cloud consumption billing.
The hour seminar will review our prescriptive approach to managing Cloud spend, custom billing approaches to support your current finance & procurement models, ways to architect to save, and more.
AGENDA:
-Why Cost Optimization
-Personalizing Cloud Economics
-A Better Way to Save on Your Cloud Bill
-Tips to Drive Savings in 30 Days
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Aruba SASE So Long Summer Wine Tasting
2023-09-21 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual
Learn how HPE Aruba Networking brings connectivity and security together with Unified SASE at our Say Goodbye To Summer Wine Tasting.
With more users, devices, & applications outside the corporate network, the old security perimeter has become obsolete. Businesses need a wayto secure access to all business apps & resources over the internet securely and seamlessly. HPE Aruba Networks Unified SASE (SD-WAN and Secure Service Edge SSE) is the answer!
Benefits of HPE Aruba Unified SASE:
• Universal – Secure access to ANY Business resource whether it’s Internet, SaaS, or Private app traffic.
• Secure – Zero Trust assess (ZTNA) for all users, devices, and apps. Protect against malware, ransomware & data leakage.
• Simple – One UI to manage and control all policies, apps, devices, users, and data.
• Scale – 100% cloud-delivered with +500 POPs running on a multi-cloud backbone (AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle, and more)
• Seamless – Users get fastest access path with a cloud-delivered architecture.
Two Sessions: 3:45pm – 5:00pm ET & PT
If interested, reach out to Annie Wallace to learn more at annie.wallace@convergetp.com

Simplifying Financial Budgeting with IBM Planning Analytics
2023-09-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual
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Join us for an insightful journey into the world of financial budgeting, powered by IBM Planning Analytics.

Are you tired of the manual budgeting grind? Struggling to gather data from various sources like ERP systems, spreadsheets, and databases?
In this webinar, we’ll show you how to:

Streamline your budgeting processes with automated data aggregation.
Unlock the power of dynamic scenario planning by modeling different assumptions, such as revenue changes, cost fluctuations, and shifting market conditions.
Foster secure and seamless collaboration across departments to enhance your confidence in critical profitability analysis and data governance.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to revolutionize your financial planning.

Redefining Possibilities: Generative AI for the Agile Enterprise
2023-09-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the buzz around AI’s transformative potential is undeniable. We find ourselves standing at an inflection point, where AI isn’t just a buzzword, but a force set to revolutionize how businesses operate and flourish.
Are you ready to harness the next big wave in business innovation? Generative AI technology is poised to boost productivity and unlock unprecedented economic value over the next decade. Imagine the possibilities when foundational models, fuelled by the expansive spectrum of enterprise data, pave the way for the future of work.ibm
Join us for an insightful exploration into the world of AI where we delve deep into how enterprise organizations can leverage the potential of Generative AI technology. Our seasoned experts will guide you through the intricacies of Generative AI, shedding light on its transformative power and how it can work harmoniously with your organization’s goals.
Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to revolutionize your business strategy.
GUEST SPEAKER:
DIRK DEROOS, PRODUCT MANAGER, IBM DATA AND AI
Dirk is a frequent speaker on generative AI, data science, and data governance, and has authored a number of books in these areas, including Big Data Beyond the Hype and Hadoop for Dummies.
Reserve your spot today by clicking here

GrrCON 2023
2023-09-28 08:00 - 2023-09-29 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Michigan, MI, United States
GrrCON is an information security and hacking conference that provides the Midwest InfoSec community with a fun atmosphere to come together and engage with like minded people.
Converge is proud to sponsor this event and the Executive Summit again! The team will be onsite in full force to speak with clients and members of the cybersecurity community. We’ll also be promoting our own Ryan Emmons speaking session on Friday: Kicking Open Closed Doors: Offensive Java Code Review.
Date: Thursday, September 28 – Friday, September 29, 2023
More Info: https://grrcon.com
Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders
2023-10-01 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90001, United States
Join us as the Chargers take on the Raiders! If interested, please reach out to cpconnect@convergetp.com

Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers
2023-10-01 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90001, United States
Join us as the Raiders take on the Chargers!
Please reach out to reserve your spot: cpconnect@convergetp.com

Seattle Seahawks vs New York Giants
2023-10-02 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Join us at the Seahawks take on the Giants!
If interested, please reach out to Kata Pavlov at kpavlov@convergetp.com
(the viewing party will be at a bar in Seattle)

Accelerate GOV Conference
2023-10-03 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Ottawa, Canada, Ottawa, K4C, Canada
Digital transformation is not a technology project: to realise the power of digital, public servants from a huge range of disciplines and specialisms must work in partnership. Organised by Global Government Forum, AccelerateGOV serves all those public service leaders and managers with an interest in digital – exploring in panel discussions and audience Q&As how staff from different professions can best promote and deliver transformed public services.
Featuring speakers from the Government Digital Summit – an annual gathering of national digital leaders – the event will provide insights, ideas and explanations for leaders in fields including policy, HR, finance, legal, commercial, research and operational delivery, alongside the core audience of digital and data specialists.
AccelerateGOV is free to attend for public servants from all over the world who are responsible for transforming, digitizing and accelerating their organizations and services.
Please reach out to Kristine Lemire if you’d like to learn more: kristine.lemire@convergetp.com

Big Data and Analytics Summit 2023 in Montreal
2023-10-03 08:00 - 2023-10-04 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Montreal, Montreal, Canada
Welcome to the Big Data & Analytics Montréal Summit:Big Data and Analytics Summit 2023!

Explore the latest big data and analytics trends, such as advancements and challenges in artificial intelligence.
Discover how to build high performing teams in data science and big data and ensure they are motivated to follow the plan.
Update your regulatory understanding and ensure you are complying with AIDA across all your AI activities.
Examine and devise an innovation strategy as an engine for your company to leap forward!

Register Here

New England Cognos User Group, October 2023 Virtual Meeting
2023-10-04 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Toronto) | Virtual
Join us on Wednesday, October 4th 11:00am-1:30pm for a virtual user group. We are putting together an exciting and informative session! Presentations will be given by IBM and Converge. We will also host the “Ask the Experts” roundtable.
IBM: What’s new in Cognos 12, and What’s Coming?
PMsquare: Cognos Report Busting
Converge: Cognos 11 Tips & Tricks
Bring questions for the Ask the Experts roundtable!
Register Here

Wine Pairing Night
2023-10-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Alpharetta, Alpharetta, GA, 30009, United States
The Experience
You’re invited to a Wine Pairing Night hosted by Converge and NetApp. Each attendee will experience a blind wine tasting and light bites at Cru- Food & Wine Bar Avalon.
Each attendee will receive a bottle of wine at the end of the event.
What You’ll Learn
Find out how we can help you future-proof your IT operations. Attend this event to get details about NetApp’s new state-of-the-art flash storage systems and innovative programs that give you buying confidence for today and tomorrow. This event also includes an exploration into the new NetApp AFF A150 system and C-Series capacity flash.
Secure Your Spot Today by Clicking Here

Fleet Week!
2023-10-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | NV
Join us for fleet week! More details coming soon!
If interested, please reach out to Jennifer Pham at jennifer.pham@convergetp.com

Cybersecurity IBM Virtual Tasting Event
2023-10-05 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual
Join us for A Whiskey Bourbon tasting virtual event with Fran Malloy speaking on his CISO’s Data Breach Story! If interested, please reach out to Jenni Murray at jennifer.murray@convergetp.com

ACCIS Fall Conference
2023-10-09 08:00 - 2023-10-11 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Bremerton, Bermerton, WA, United States
ACCIS is an organization composed of the Chief Information Systems Officers of Counties and Cities from within the State of Washington. ACCIS also welcomes State Agencies, Districts, Commissions, and Ports as affiliate members.
Our Goals

Promote a communication link between the Information Systems functions of the member agencies

Represent County and City Information Systems’ interests to State officials, and to call attention to legislation affecting data processing operations and technology

Provide education for County and City officers on roles, responsibilities of Information Systems departments

Register Here

Dallas Golf Tournament 2023
2023-10-10 | Dallas, Dallas, TX, 75001, United States
Join us for our golf tournament! If interested, please reach out to Jeremy Niederheiser at jeremy.niederheiser@convergetp.com

The Titans of AI Conference
2023-10-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
The Titans of AI event in the Seattle area brings together industry leaders and AI enthusiasts, showcasing the transformative power of AI.

Highlighting the latest AI research, connect with users at the vanguard of AI deployments and experts who are shaping its future. Discuss trends in how this transformative technology is evolving and being used to enhance business outcomes and enable innovative new business models.
Be inspired to leverage AI to drive innovation, optimize processes and solve complex challenges, ultimately shaping the future where AI is harnessed for the betterment of society. Seize the opportunity to become part of the AI community.
Why attend:

Meet with thought leaders and industry pioneers at the forefront of AI
Learn about evolving trends of transformative technology
Connect with peers and speakers from WEKA, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Converge, and Carahsoft

Invite your clients to connect with our own Chris Foster (CTO of Advanced Analytics), Rochelle Manns (VP of Cloud Platforms), and other industry leaders and AI enthusiasts for discussion on the transformative power of AI.
We’ll highlight the latest AI research, and connect with users at the vanguard of AI deployments and experts shaping its future.
Discuss trends in how this transformative technology is evolving and used to enhance business outcomes and enable innovative new business models!
Register Here

ISSA Discover Security Conference
2023-10-11 - 2023-10-12 | Hawaii, HI, United States
Join us at the ISSA Discover Security Conference in Hawaii! Please reach out to Amy Barnes if you’d like to learn more: amy.barnes@convergetp.com

Tech Happy Hour
2023-10-12 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Caracas) | Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States
Join us for a collaborative experience at the vibrant O Lounge at Yolo, Ft. Lauderdale where you can enjoy light refreshments and craft cocktails with an open bar. This event is sponsored by Converge, HPE, and Zerto and is exclusively for the tech community. It’s a great opportunity to have fun, connect with other industry professionals and leaders, and network over delicious food.
Bring a co-worker!
You must register with your work email.

Our Partners
Converge Technology Solutions
Our global solution approach delivers advanced analytics, application modernization, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and digital workplace offerings to clients across various industries. We support these solutions with advisory, implementation, and managed services expertise across all major IT partners in the marketplace.
HPE
HPE is the global edge-to-cloud company built to transform your business. How? By helping you connect, protect, analyze, and act on all your data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so you can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world.
Zerto
Zerto utilizes continuous data protection for Backup, Disaster Recovery & Data Mobility. See how Zerto’s solution has you covered in ransomware, outage, and data loss scenarios. Hybrid Cloud Flexibility. Services: Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity.

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Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Chargers
2023-10-16 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Toronto) | Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90001, United States
Join us in Los Angeles as the Chargers take on the Cowboys!
Please reach out to reserve your spot: cpconnect@convergetp.com

Pickleball
2023-10-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | San Diego, San Diego, CA, 92024, United States
Join us for Pickleball in San Diego! More details coming soon!
If you’d like to learn more, please reach out to Amy Barnes at amy.barnes@convergetp.com

Webinar | What You Need to Know for a Smoother Transition to PCI DSS v4.0
2023-10-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | NV
Join Converge for this complimentary webinar to learn how the shifting requirements of PCI DSS compliance will impact your business and how you can ease the transition for your organization and team.
During this event, you’ll delve into the threat enterprises face in safeguarding cardholder data, including how fast transitions to cloud services adds complexity and inadvertently leads misconfigurations and the emergence of shadow cardholder data environments. See how organizations can use the new requirements of PCI DSS v4.0 as a strategic advantage against attackers.
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IBM Analytics Community in Halifax
2023-10-17 14:00 - 19:00 (America/Sao_Paulo) | Halifax, Halifax, Halifax, Canada
Join the IBM Analytics Community in Halifax!
Converge is thrilled to partner with IBM to bring together data enthusiasts from Halifax and beyond. Join us for an exclusive event designed to deepen your technical knowledge and expertise in the products you love, guided by the experts you trust.
🔎 Discover Leading Technologies: Explore the latest trends in analytics with a focus on AI, including Planning Analytics, Cognos Analytics, WatsonX, and the Analytics Content Hub.
🚀 Expert Insights, Exclusive Access: Get an insider’s perspective as IBM’s product management and technical teams share the most recent updates, offer sneak peeks into the product roadmap, highlight favorite features, and more.
🔗 Connect and Collaborate: Network with fellow analytics professionals and technology experts who are eager to share their insights and knowledge. Explore how IBM technology is actively shaping real-world solutions.
This is a unique opportunity to learn, connect with industry peers, and stay up to date with IBM technology at the iconic Alexander Keith’s Brewery in Halifax. Seats are filling up quickly for this complimentary experience—RSVP today to secure your spot!
Register Here

Converge and IBM Roadshow - Minnesota Wild vs the Los Angeles Kings
2023-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Minnesota, MN, United States
Cheer on the MN WILD with Converge & IBM!
Meet the local Converge & IBM Teams!
Our partnership with IBM has been recognized year after year and we’d love to show you how we can help support each other as well as our clients.
You are invited to our premium suite to cheer on the Minnesota Wild as they take on the Los Angeles Kings!
Register Here

2023 MISA Ontario InfoSec Conference and Trade Show
2023-10-23 08:00 - 2023-10-25 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario, Ontario, Canada
Join us at the 2023 MISA Ontario InfoSec Conference and Trade Show! The MISA Ontario 2023 InfoSec Conference will be at Deerhurst Resort from October 23-25, 2023, in the beautiful District Municipality of Muskoka. Stay tuned for details!
You can learn more about the conference here.
If interested, please reach out to Kristine Lemire at kristine.lemire@convergetp.com

Thought Leadership Session on Cybersecurity
2023-10-24 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Ottawa, Canada, Ottawa, K4C, Canada
Join us for our leadership session! More details coming soon!
If interested, please reach out to Kristine Lemire at kristine.lemire@convergetp.com

Lunch & Learn: Federal (TIG) TVA and Dell Roadmap
2023-10-24 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, 37341, United States
Join us for lunch! Please reach out to reserve your spot: kim.webb@convergetp.com

Webinar | K-12 School Cybersecurity: The Blueprint for Building an Effective Program
2023-10-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual
Cyber attackers are increasingly aiming for K-12 schools. Eight schools were attacked during the 2022-2023 academic year; four of them were hit severely enough to cancel classes or shut down entirely.
The White House administration issued a call to arms, asking cybersecurity vendors, practitioners, and schools to join forces to improve cybersecurity in schools, improve data protection efforts, and stop the disruption of our classrooms.
With technology licensing and solutions available at reduced or no cost, schools have the materials and tools for better cybersecurity. Join us online as our expert shares a blueprint to put them together to build an effective cybersecurity program.
Date: Tuesday, October 24 | 1 PM – 2 PM ET
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If you’d like to learn more, please reach out to Jaclyn Pope at jaclyn.pope@convergetp.com
