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SUMMARY:Caroline Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Caroline Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres! If interested\, please reach out to Kata Pavlov at kpavlov@convergetp.com
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/caroline-hurricanes-vs-buffalo-sabres/
LOCATION:North Carolina\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Application Modernization
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harness":MAILTO:https://www.harness.io/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231110T170000
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SUMMARY:OASBO ICT Conference Ontario Education Sector
DESCRIPTION:Purpose\nThe Ontario Association of School Business Officials (OASBO) brings together dedicated professionals who are committed to collaborative development\, sharing and promotion of leading business practices in the support of our students. \nObjectives\nAs a professional association\, OASBO will: \n\nFacilitate information sharing throughout OASBO.\n\n\nOptimize operational processes within OASBO.\n\n\nPromote\, encourage and facilitate learning at all opportunities.\n\n\nCollaborate with new and existing partnerships to ensure that business objectives of members and their boards are best served.\n\n\nGenerate and foster sustainable awareness of OASBO amongst internal and external stakeholders.\n\nIn addition we\n\nProvide school business Professional Development through workshops conferences and annual meetings.\n\n\nPromote and Strengthen Education in school business management through the development of course and programs internally\, and in conjunction with external educational institutions and associations.\n\n\nPromote Efficiency in school business operations and encourage research in related areas\nEnhance the professional status of our members.\n\n\nAdvise and Assist the various Ministries of the provincial Government and other organizations in promoting the interest and management of the education systems in Ontario.\n\n  \nPlease reach out to Kristine Lemire if you’re interested in attending: kristine.lemire@convergetp.com
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/oasbo-ict-conference-ontario-education-sector/
LOCATION:Ontario\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Digital Infrastructure,Digital Workplace
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231115T170000
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SUMMARY:Big Data and Analytics Summit 2023 in Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Join the 4th Annual Big Data & Analytics West Summit this November! Network and collaborate with leading data experts from a wide variety of industry sectors across Western Canada. Secure your spot today and: \n\nCultivate an innovative data culture and scale out holistic data accessibility throughout your company.\nHarness the latest data governance strategies and create an advanced framework to keep your data secure.\nTransform your organization’s approach to storage strategies with data lakes to achieve rapid processing.\nOptimize your business insights for improved decision-making.\nMonetize your data to maximize your ROI.\nLeave with best practices from 40+ big data executives.\n\nGet your ticket to join Western Canada’s leading organizations\, including Netflix\, Digital Commerce Bank\, Rogers Sports and Media\, Coast Capital Savings\, HOOPP\, Finning\, Apotex\, City of Red Deer\, and many more! \nThis year’s edition is an in-person event featuring interactive sessions\, curated breakout learning and face-to-face networking opportunities. The conference will also be streamed virtually for increased reach and higher engagement. \nRegister Here
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/big-data-and-analytics-summit-2023-in-vancouver/
LOCATION:Vancouver\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advanced Analytics,Digital Infrastructure
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T140002Z
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SUMMARY:Inside a Data Breach with Bourbon
DESCRIPTION:IBM Security Technical Leader Fran Malloy shares his experience and lessons learned as a CISO who guided a former organization through a highly publicized breach and the aftermath\, including response efforts and legal ramifications. Your virtual experience with us also includes a sampler kit with three hand-selected bourbons and custom etched Glencairn glasses. Our spirits guide will share bourbon education\, food pair recommendations\, and more!  All sampler kits have been claimed\, but there is still space to join us to hear Fran’s story! \nRegister Here
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/inside-a-data-breach-with-bourbon-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20231024T184135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T184442Z
UID:38277-1700143200-1700146800@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:Harmonizing HPC and AI
DESCRIPTION:Unleashing Innovations in Cloud and Hybrid Cloud with WEKA\, Converge Technology Solutions\, and 23andMe.\n\n\nIn this chat we will cover: \n\nAddressing performance challenges in mission-critical applications post-cloud migration\nEnabling cost-effective cloud solutions for low-latency or data-intensive applications that involve extensive data sharing\nLeveraging generative AI to tackle industry challenges and drive innovation\n\nSpeakers: \nRochelle Manns | Vice President of Cloud Platforms at Converge Technology Solutions \nBarbara Murphy | Vice President of Cloud Strategy WEKA \nArnold de Leon | Manager\, Operations 23andMe \n 
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/harmonizing-hpc-and-ai/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Cloud Platforms
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20230915T211255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T202845Z
UID:38059-1700143200-1700161200@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:Converge Technology Showcase 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Converge Technology Showcase in Ottawa\, Canada on November 16th. \nIf you are interested in attending\, please follow this link to register: https://registration.socio.events/e/cts2023
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/converge-technology-showcase-2023/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, Canada\, Ottawa\, K4C\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advanced Analytics,Application Modernization,Cloud Platforms,Cybersecurity,Digital Infrastructure,Digital Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231116T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20231101T193202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T193202Z
UID:38390-1700148600-1700154000@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:Cold Weather Wine Tasting with HPE GreenLake
DESCRIPTION:Accelerate your most demanding\, data-intensive workloads with enterprise performance at scale! \nJoin us for wine and learn about HPE GreenLake File For Storage! \n\nProvides an intuitive cloud experience\nUnleashes enterprise performance at scale\nSimplifies data management with an intuitive cloud experience\nEnhances productivity with faster time to insight\n\nWhile we are learning about HPE GreenLake File for Storage we will be tasting: \n\nChoose Love Red Wine\nChoose Love Chardonnay\nEl Coto Blanco 2021\nAntologia Dei Vini Piemontesi 2018 Barolo\n\n  \nTwo Sessions: 3:30pm ET and 3:30pm PT \nIf interested\, please reach out to Annie Wallace at annie.wallace@convergetp.com
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/cold-weather-wine-tasting-with-hpe-greenlake/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Advanced Analytics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231121T170000
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CREATED:20231121T113037Z
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SUMMARY:IBM Power of Google Cloud in Canada: Converge and oXya Facilitate the Migration of Your Mission Critical Workloads
DESCRIPTION:ENGLISH: \nWe are pleased to invite you to a unique event in our Montréal office to discuss our IBM Power for Google Cloud (IP4G) offering with our Premier partners\, Converge Technology Solutions and oXya. \nAvailable in both Google Canadian regions (Montréal and Toronto)\, IP4G is an Infrastructure-as-a-Service solution (IaaS) for POWER systems. During this event you will discover how IP4G and our partner ecosystem can be your “easy onramp” for deploying your core AIX and IBM i applications in Google Cloud. Acceleration of AI/ML and Advanced Analytics against those workloads will also be discussed. \nDaniel Marcotte – CTIO\, CISO at Indigo Books and Music – will be present as a guest speaker to share his exciting cloud migration success story. He will illustrate how their migration of mission critical POWER workloads from on-premises to Google Cloud is paving the road to digital transformation. \n\nFRENCH: \nConverge et oXya Facilitent la Migration de vos Charges de Travail Critiques \nNous sommes heureux de vous inviter à un événement unique dans notre bureau de Montréal pour discuter de notre offre IBM Power for Google Cloud (IP4G) avec nos partenaires Premier\, Converge Technology Solutions et oXya. \nDisponible dans les deux régions canadiennes de Google (Montréal et Toronto)\, IP4G est une solution d’infrastructure à la demande (IaaS) pour les systèmes POWER. Au cours de cet événement\, vous découvrirez comment IP4G et notre écosystème de partenaires peuvent être votre « accélérateur de migration » pour déployer vos applications critiques AIX et IBM i dans Google Cloud. L’accélération de l’IA/ML et de l’analyse avancée des données sera également abordée. \nDaniel Marcotte – CTIO\, CISO chez Indigo Books and Music – sera présent en tant que conférencier invité pour partager sa passionnante histoire de réussite en matière de migration vers le cloud. Il illustrera comment la migration des applications critiques sur POWER de leurs centres de données vers Google Cloud ouvre la voie à la transformation numérique. \n  \n\n\n \n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/ibm-power-of-google-cloud-in-canada-converge-and-oxya-facilitate-the-migration-of-your-mission-critical-workloads/
LOCATION:Montreal\, Montreal\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cloud Platforms,Digital Infrastructure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20231030T200033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T200033Z
UID:38379-1700575200-1700578800@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:New Data Analytics Bootcamp: Analytics in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:Discover trends\, tools\, and strategies from Converge AI leaders.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnalytics trailblazers  – are you ready to reinvent the way you work? Generative AI is taking the world by storm\, and it’s not a passing trend. Companies across all industries are radically rethinking how work gets done\, as now every role within their organization has the potential for transformation. Those of us responsible for creating infrastructure\, architecture\, operating models\, and governance structures to harness AI understand this challenge intimately. \nTo demystify AI jargon\, we’re offering an honest exploration of modern analytics and its evolution. Our Converge AI experts will discuss how top companies construct their modern analytics architecture\, key considerations when transitioning to generative AI\, essential skills for success\, and how to build and scale AI applications. \nThis series will provide you with critical guidance on harnessing generative AI and foundational models\, covering everything from grasping AI intricacies to mastering machine learning and data science. We’ve got you covered. \nSpeakers: \nChris Foster\, CTO of Analytics \nJonathan Gough\, PhD\, Lead Data Scientist \nRegister Here
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/new-data-analytics-bootcamp-analytics-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Advanced Analytics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20230915T203414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T203414Z
UID:38052-1701072000-1701450000@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:Conference - AWS Re:Invent
DESCRIPTION:Join us at AWS Re:Invent! \nCome together with cloud enthusiasts from around the world to hear the latest cloud industry innovations\, meet with AWS experts\, have fun\, and build connections. You’ll gain skills and expertise that would take weeks or months to learn at home. \nLearn more here \n 
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/conference-aws-reinvent/
LOCATION:Las Vegas\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 88901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cloud Platforms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231128T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20230928T204516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T204541Z
UID:38120-1701158400-1701450000@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit & Expo
DESCRIPTION:Entering its twelfth year\, the annual Defense TechConnect (DTC) Summit\, co-located with the Fall SBIR/STTR Innovation Conference and Resilience Week\, brings together defense\, private industry\, federal agency\, and academic leadership to accelerate state-of-the-art technology solutions for the military and national security. \nThe annual DTC supports innovation imperatives in the National Defense Strategy (NDS) and National Security Strategy (NSS) and is a unique platform to reach thousands focused on innovation and technology to support national security and the DoD. \nThe annual DTC is one of the most well-attended defense innovation conferences of the year. We are proud to be one of the original innovation hubs to support the DOD and its missions. \nLearn More Here \nContact Info: mark.phigler@convergetp.com
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/defense-techconnect-innovation-summit-expo/
LOCATION:Washington DC\, VA\, 2001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cloud Platforms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231128T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231128T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20231011T003640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T203734Z
UID:38161-1701189000-1701196200@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:Chill Out in the Desert at AWS re:Invent
DESCRIPTION:It’s the coolest experience at AWS re:Invent! \nCome meet with Converge\, AWS\, and VMware and sip cocktails in sub-zero temperatures at the Minus 5 Ice Bar at the Venetian! \nTuesday\, November 28th\n4:30 PM to 6:30 PM \nMinus5° Ice Experience\nVenetian – Grand Canal Shoppes\n3377 Las Vegas Blvd. South #2140\nLas Vegas\, NV 89109 \nRegister Here
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/chill-out-in-the-desert-at-aws-reinvent/
LOCATION:Las Vegas\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 88901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cloud Platforms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231129T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20231030T184451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T184451Z
UID:38370-1701273600-1701277200@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:A Converge GIDS-giving
DESCRIPTION:Join “A Converge GIDS-giving” to sample wines for the holiday season and learn how to make your workforce more productive with GIDS! \nCelebrate the season of gratitude with Converge’s Global Integration and Deployment Services Team (GIDS). \nGIDS is thankful for the opportunity to power your workforce with Day 1 Ready asset and lifecycle management solutions. Join us on Wednesday\, November 29th at 5:00 PM ET to learn how to make your workforce more productive with GIDS and sample wines for holiday entertaining. \nEthan Brown\, Sales Manager for GIDS\, will present how GIDS can solve your asset and lifecycle management needs with innovative configuration and deployment solutions. He’ll share client success stories and deep dive into a selection of GIDS services powered by Microsoft solutions. Then we’ll have a sommelier talk about the wine pairings for holiday entertaining. \nRegister by Wednesday\, November 15th to receive a package of the wines we’ll be sampling. \nSpace is limited. Sign up today to reserve your spot! \nReserve Your Spot Here
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/a-converge-gids-giving/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:GIDS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231129T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20231121T222049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T222049Z
UID:38650-1701273600-1701277200@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:Juniper Cocktail Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cocktail hour with Juniper Networks while we have cocktails! If interested\, please reach out to Alex Yeh at a.yeh@convergetp.com
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/juniper-cocktail-hour/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Digital Infrastructure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231130T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20231030T192400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T192400Z
UID:38377-1701358200-1701363600@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Event: Aruba Networking Cold Weather Cocktail Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us to usher in the holiday with cold weather cocktails and learn how HPE Aruba Networking delivers the high performance IT infrastructure that enables digital business innovation and transformation to deliver better business agility\, insights\, operations and outcomes.  \n\nAruba’s hardware lineup is impressively broad with an access point or switch to fit any use case. The products are backed by the strongest warranty in the market.\nAutomation built into the CX switching platform makes implementation the most efficient in the industry.\nAruba UXI sensors provide immediate on-site network quality of service troubleshooting from the perspective of the end user.\nAruba Central provides integrated visibility and management of all infrastructure from anywhere including core\, compute and storage in the datacenter all the way to the furthest edge of the network.\n\nWhile we learn we will sample cold weather cocktails. We will be tasting: \n\nCranberry Moscow Mule\nMistletoe Martini\nCranberry Hot Toddy\n\nA tasting kit will be shipped out to customers and prospects who register by November 17th (registration is early due to the Thanksgiving holiday).  \nTwo Sessions: 3:45pm ET and 3:45pm PT \nRegister Here
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/virtual-event-aruba-networking-cold-weather-cocktail-event/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Advanced Analytics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20231121T112312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T112312Z
UID:38644-1701849600-1701882000@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:Building the Delicious Network with Palo Alto Networks
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a ginger bread making session with Palo Alto Networks! If interested\, please reach out to Jennifer Pham at jennifer.pham@convergetp.com
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/building-the-delicious-network-with-palo-alto-networks/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Digital Infrastructure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20231121T221540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T221540Z
UID:38649-1701936000-1701968400@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:Managed Services North Central Enablement Whiskey Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for whiskey tasting! If interested\, please reach out to Lauren Mistler at lauren.mistler@convergetp.com
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/managed-services-north-central-enablement-whiskey-tasting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Managed Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20231030T204219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T204219Z
UID:38385-1702238400-1702245600@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:Dallas Cowboys Suite
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Dallas Cowboys take on the Philadelphia Eagles! If interested\, please reach out to Lauren Mistler at lauren.mistler@convergetp.com
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/dallas-cowboys-suite/
LOCATION:Dallas\, Dallas\, TX\, 75001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Digital Infrastructure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20231121T111204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T111204Z
UID:38642-1702368000-1702400400@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:Dallas Women's Holiday Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Dallas for our Holiday Event with Ingram Micro! If interested\, please reach out to Lauren Mistler to learn more: lauren.mistler@convergetp.com
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/dallas-womens-holiday-event/
LOCATION:Dallas\, Dallas\, TX\, 75001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Application Modernization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20231205T170635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T170635Z
UID:38706-1702465200-1702468800@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:23andMe’s Continuous Cloud Journey
DESCRIPTION:23andMe’s Continuous Cloud Journey featuring WEKA and Converge Technology Solutions\n\n\nMigrating to the cloud is just the first step in the cloud journey\, but it doesn’t end once you get there… 23andMe adopted a cloud-first strategy over two years ago\, and Arnold de Leon from 23andMe will dive into their key learnings including: \n\nOvercoming performance challenges in the cloud\nEnabling cost-effective cloud solutions for low-latency\, data-intensive applications that involve extensive data sharing\nDriving innovation with the flexibility the cloud offers.\n\nReserve your spot to learn tips and tricks to make your next-gen workload a success. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\nRochelle Mans\nVice President of Cloud Platforms\nConverge Technology Solutions \n\n\nBarbara Murphy\nVice President of Cloud Strategy\nWEKA \n\n\nArnold de Leon\nManager\, Operations\n23andMe
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/23andmes-continuous-cloud-journey/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Cloud Platforms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20231208T163034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T163121Z
UID:38727-1702555200-1702558800@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Ransomware Recovery in a Flash with IBM FlashSystem and Converge
DESCRIPTION:Join Converge and IBM FlashSystem on Dec. 14 for a fast-paced session!\nJoin Converge and IBM FlashSystem on Dec. 14 for a fast-paced session!\nSome startling statistics: \n\n66% of breaches were not identified by the organization’s internal security teams and tools\n250% increase in Cyber Attacks so far in 2023\, compared to last year\n\nYet there’s hope: \n\n108 – days faster identification and containment of a breach with extensive security AI & automation\n\nWith \n\nMike Adams – Northeast Leader – Digital Infrastructure\, Converge\nDan Gregory – VP of Solutions Architecture\, Converge\nIan Shave – Director of WW Storage for Data Resilience Sales\, IBM\n\nDate: Thursday\, December 14 | 12:00 pm ET\nWhere: Virtual\nRegister: https://ibm.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1642445&tp_key=58901e602b&sti=bp
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/webinar-ransomware-recovery-in-a-flash-with-ibm-flashsystem-and-converge/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Digital Infrastructure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20231121T111630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T111630Z
UID:38643-1704614400-1704646800@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:San Francisco 49ers vs the Los Angeles Rams
DESCRIPTION:Join us as the 49ers take on the Rams in San Fransisco! If interested\, please reach out to Jennifer Pham at jennifer.pham@convergetp.com
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/san-francisco-49ers-vs-the-los-angeles-rams/
LOCATION:San Francisco\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Digital Infrastructure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20240104T154723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T154723Z
UID:38814-1704787200-1704819600@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:IBM Security West QBR
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Security event! Please reach out to Kata Pavlov if you’d like to learn more: kpavlov@convergetp.com
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/ibm-security-west-qbr/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20231011T181448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T151932Z
UID:38163-1705174200-1705179600@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:Tina Fey and Amy Poehler
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our suite for the Tina Fey and Amy Poehler show! If interested\, please reach out to Amy Barnes at amy.barnes@convergetp.com \n 
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/tina-fey-and-amy-poehler/
LOCATION:Portland\, Oregon\, Portland\, OR\, 97035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Digital Infrastructure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20240109T174402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T174402Z
UID:38825-1705492800-1705496400@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:Are You Prepared for AI/Copilot? Enable Your Future By Preparing Now
DESCRIPTION:So you’ve heard all about Copilot and AI. Now What? \nJoin us for an exciting Online event focused on making sure your environment is ready for AI and Copilot. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or a business professional\, this event is designed to provide you with valuable insights and tips to make sure you are prepared for Copilot. \n\nFrom a licensing perspective\, we will discuss rightsizing\, properly leveraging the software you are entitled to\, and applying personas to organizations and licensing strategies in order to optimize the investment.\nFrom a security perspective\, we will discuss how to make sure you are enabled properly\, without creating risk by exposing sensitive information to people who shouldn’t have access.\nFrom a governance and compliance perspective – we will discuss the importance of understanding the data in your environment\, what gets exposed\, and how to ensure you are maintaining regulatory compliance.\n\nMark your calendars for January 17\, and get ready to dive into the world of Copilot. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals\, expand your network\, and make sure you are prepared for the full potential of AI and Copilot. \n  \nDate: Wednesday\,  January 17\, 2024 | 12:00 PM ET   \nWhere:  Virtual  \nRegister Here: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/are-you-prepared-for-ai-copilot-enable-your-future-by-preparing-now/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Digital Infrastructure,Digital Workplace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20240102T145304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T145304Z
UID:38806-1705564800-1705597200@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:PopStroke Golf Event Scottsdale with Converge and NetApp
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Scottsdale\, Arizona to play some golf! If you’d like to learn more details and register\, please reach out to Amy Barnes at amy.barnes@convergetp.com
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/popstroke-golf-event-scottsdale-with-converge-and-netapp/
LOCATION:Scottsdale\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Digital Infrastructure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20240109T173725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T173725Z
UID:38823-1705590000-1705593600@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:Gear for Good with Arctic Wolf and Converge
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear how Arctic Wolf and Converge are on a mission to end cyber risk\, while learning about the mission of Cotopaxi\, their sustainable and fashionable gear and how they are contributing to global change. Afterwards\, we will mail you a generous gift card to purchase an item of your choosing directly from their website. Since we cannot collect used coats in-person\, Arctic Wolf and Converge will be donating a monetary contribution on your behalf to Cotopaxi as well. Register today as space is limited!
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/gear-for-good-with-arctic-wolf-and-converge/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20230927T152524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T152524Z
UID:38117-1705996800-1706288400@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:FETC Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the FETC Conference! \nIn today’s rapidly evolving world\, it is crucial to stay ahead of the curve and equip our students with the skills they need to thrive. To achieve this\, we invite you to explore the extraordinary opportunities offered by the Future of Education Technology Conference. This transformative event empowers education leaders like you to shape the future of education and unlock unparalleled success for your students. \nDiscover why FETC is the must-attend professional development event that will revolutionize your approach to education. Register now! \nLearn more here
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/fetc-conference/
LOCATION:Orlando\, Orlando\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Analytics,Cybersecurity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240125T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240125T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20240109T174920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T174920Z
UID:38828-1706169600-1706180400@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:Building An On-Prem Private Cloud for your AI Workloads – Executive Breakfast Briefing
DESCRIPTION:No matter where you are or where you want to go in your Data\, Analytics & AI journey – Converge can help you get there! \n\nJoin us at the Rideau Club on Thursday\, January 25th\, in downtown Ottawa to hear from leading industry experts and guest AI infrastructure specialists. Discover new possibilities\, innovations\, and architecture frameworks that will assist you in building an on-prem private cloud for your AI workloads.\n\nFollowing the presentations\, engage in a panel discussion and open forum addressing the future of AI infrastructure\, the Cloud\, and how these elements will influence some of the most strategic decisions for your 2024 IT projects. Prepare your IT infrastructure and operations team for the upcoming developments in this new AI era!\n\nAGENDA\n 8:00 – Registration Opens\n 8:30 – Intro presentation\n 8:50 – Building your own corporate AI Platform – Approach\, Best Practices\, and Success Stories\n 9:35 – AI Projects: Why Hardware Matters\n10:05 – An On-prem private cloud for your AI workloads\n10:35 – Panel discussion with guest experts & open forum\n\nHOST AND GUEST EXPERTS\n\nZach Coates\, VP Sales Canada Public Sector\nConverge Technology Solutions\n\nDarren Livingston\, VP of Engineering\nConverge Technology Solutions\n\nMathieu Bouffard\, Cloud Solution Architect\nConverge Technology Solutions\n\nMarc De Grasse\, Solution Specialist – VMware Cloud & Automation\nConverge Technology Solutions\n\nMain Themes\n·  Defining your own vision and infrastructure strategy for AI\n·  Design of corporate AI platforms and implementation frameworks\n·  On-prem vs. Cloud – Deciding on workload placement in a Hybrid business/IT context.\n·  Infrastructure for AI – Why hardware matters\n·  Building an AI Center of Excellence – Team structure\, key roles and responsibilities\, project implementation best practices\n·  Security posture – Finding a balance between speed\, agility\, data privacy\, and control.\n\n\nReal-World Success Stories & Case Studies\n· Setting up hybrid cloud foundations for AI using VMware\n· Advanced computing and the latest graphic processing capabilities\n· Converge Canada AI Labs\n\nLatest Tech & Security Innovations\nSee how Converge leverages Dell\, VMware & NVIDIA’s latest tech innovations for this era of Data\, AI\, and Analytics. Build the technology foundation you need for a modern\, secure\, and agile data center.\n\n>> High-performance computing (HPC)\n>> Virtualized HPC\n>> GPU Graphic/Video processing\n>> GPUs as a Service\n>> VMware Cloud Foundation (private cloud)\n>>VMware/Nvidia AI Foundation – (AI Infrastructure)\n>> VMware Aria Operations – (IT Automation)\n\nWho should attend this session?\n>> Senior Management\n>> IT Directors\, Cloud Strategy Directors\n>> Data\, Analytics\, AI Directors\n>> Data Science and AI project leads\n\nThis session will help you refine your team’s strategy\, define key priorities\, and connect with other Data\, AI\, and Analytic project leaders you can share and learn\nfrom.\n\n**All attendees are responsible for respecting their employers’ policies regarding the acceptance of promotional items. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/building-an-on-prem-private-cloud-for-your-ai-workloads-executive-breakfast-briefing/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, Canada\, Ottawa\, K4C\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cloud Platforms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112524
CREATED:20240109T180008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T180029Z
UID:38831-1706176800-1706191200@convergetp.com
SUMMARY:Swing into SASE: Hands-On Technical Workshop and Golf
DESCRIPTION:Swing into SASE: Hands-On Technical Workshop and Golf with Converge and Palo Alto Networks \nJoin Converge and Palo Alto Networks to learn first-hand how to build a stronger security posture!\nThe Ultimate Test Drive-Secure Access Service Edge workshop provides hands-on experience with the leading secure access service edge offering from Palo Alto Networks\, showing you how to restore precise visibility and granular control over all the applications\, users and content traversing your network. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, you’ll get acquainted with: \n\nWays to augment Prisma Access\, including URL Filtering\, Threat Prevention and WildFire® malware prevention service\nKey architectural considerations when planning and executing deployment\nBasic service provisioning and configuration for remote users\n\nProduct experts will also provide examples\, best practices and industry insights. \nAfter the hands-on workshop\, we will enjoy a light lunch while practicing our golf swings at the Bays. \nSpaces fill up quickly at these popular workshops. Register now to secure your spot at the next Ultimate Test Drive. \nAgenda:\n\n10 am – 12 pm – Workshop in private room at Top Golf\n12 pm – 2 pm – Golf and lunch at the Bays\n\nPlease note: Workshop attendees must each bring their own laptop with an HTML5-compatible browser installed. \nRegister Here
URL:https://convergetp.com/event/swing-into-sase-hands-on-technical-workshop-and-golf/
LOCATION:San Jose\, San Jose\, CA\, 94088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity
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