Converge Technology Solutions

What You Missed At HPE Discover 2024
2024-08-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
Join us as we discuss the announcements made at HPE Discover 2024. Topics include:

Nvidia AI Computing by HPE to accelerate generative AI industrial revolution
Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Danfoss partner to curb data center energy consumption and reuse excess heat
HPE’s Private Cloud for AI
HPE Virtualization
Alletra MP

Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Time: 2 PM ET
Location: Virtual Webinar
Registration: Save Your Spot

Red Sox Networking Event 2024
2024-09-10 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Fenway Park, Jersey Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
Join Converge and our partners at Fenway Park for our annual customer appreciation event and learn about Converge! We will be providing a full drink menu, with delicious food in our exclusive private suite. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today.
Date: Tuesday, September 10th @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET
Location: Fenway Park, 4 Jersey Street, Boston, MA 02215
Registration: Save Your Spot

AWS Summit 2024 - Toronto
2024-09-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Bringing technologists together to connect, collaborate, and learn about AWS

Join us at the AWS Summit!
AWS Summits are a series of free online and in-person events that bring the cloud computing community together to connect, collaborate, and learn about AWS. These events are designed to educate you about AWS products and services and help you develop the skills needed to build, deploy, and operate your infrastructure and applications. Sessions are delivered by AWS subject matter experts, Partners, and customers who have successfully built solutions on AWS. Whether you are new to the cloud or an experienced user, you can learn how to innovate faster and securely at lower cost to build, run, and scale all of your applications in the cloud, on premises, and at the edge.
When you attend an AWS Summit, you hear from AWS leaders, experts, partners, and customers. Learn by attending technical breakout sessions, demonstrations, interactive workshops, labs, and team challenges. Network with AWS partners and your peers in our Partner and Solutions Expo.
Learn More Here

ISSA Middle Tennessee Conference
2024-09-11 08:00 - 2024-09-12 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Tennessee, TN, United States
ISSA Middle Tennessee is the community of choice for international cybersecurity professionals dedicated to advancing individual growth, managing technology risk and protecting critical information and infrastructure in middle Tennessee.
The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)® is a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals and practitioners. It provides educational forums, publications, and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill, and professional growth of its members.
ISSA is a nonprofit organization for the information security profession committed to promoting effective cyber security on a global basis

Being a respected forum for networking and collaboration
Providing education and knowledge sharing at all career lifecycle stages
Being a highly regarded voice of information security that influences public opinion, government legislation, education and technology with objective expertise that supports sound decision-making

Converge Technology Solutions is proud to sponsor this event. If you are attending, be sure to stop by our table and say hi to the team!
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Unlock the Power of AI in Hybrid Cloud Environments
2024-09-17 11:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | ON
We are very excited to invite you to join Red Hat & Converge at the Trillium Carlton,
for an interactive afternoon of learning and networking with industry peers. Experts
from Red Hat and Converge Technology Solutions will explore how Red Hat®
platforms can ignite AI driven innovation into your infrastructure modernization
journey.
Date: Tuesday, September 17th @ 11:30 am – 3:00 pm ET
Location: Trillium in Canton | 100 Royall St. Canton, Massachusetts 02021
Registration: Save Your Spot

IBM Power Systems Tour of Italy Wine Tasting
2024-09-19 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive virtual Tour of Italy wine tasting that will delve into the robust capabilities of IBM® Power® Systems, designed to accelerate, orchestrate, and safeguard your AI and data workloads.
AI on IBM Power:

Accelerate AI Efficiently: Unleash the potential of high-performance AI models, streamline your solution architectures, and achieve significant economies of scale with IBM Power Systems.
Orchestrate AI Flexibly: Seamlessly integrate hybrid cloud infrastructure, enjoy the flexibility of elastic resource consumption, and leverage the best of enterprise and open-source AI software.
Safeguard AI and Data: Protect your AI workloads and data with robust security measures, minimizing risks and exposure through advanced encryption technologies.

Why Power 10?

Modernize in Place: Modernize applications at your pace with up to 48% lower TCO over 3 years compared to x86 servers by adding Red Hat® solutions for hybrid cloud innovation.
Reduce Core Software Licensing Costs: With IBM Power10, reduce software licensing costs by up to 33% versus fourth-gen Intel Xeon processors, running key workloads on fewer servers.
Strengthen Security: IBM Power protects critical data and applications from cyber threats, ranking 60 times more secure than unbranded white box servers.
Scale Affordably: Utilize dynamic capacity and shared pools to manage large workloads affordably, with flexibility to respond to business needs.
Maximize Uptime: Rely on IBM Power’s 14 years of best-in-class reliability, delivering better than 99.999% uptime for your operations.

Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual Wine Tasting Event
Registration: https://info.convergetp.com/ibm-power-systems-tour-of-italy-wine-tasting-registration

Converge Technology Summit – Midwest 2024
2024-09-25 09:00 - 2024-09-26 15:00 (America/Chicago) | The Baird Center, 400 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
Converge Technology Summit – Midwest 2024 (Milwaukee)
Join Converge Technology Summit in the heart of Downtown Milwaukee on Wednesday, 9/25 and Thursday, 9/26 to immerse yourself in the future of technology at the newly renovated Baird Center. Mark your calendars! The summit will feature topics such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, and Digital Workplaces/Infrastructure.
Register now to secure your ticket for this exclusive event! Registering ensures you are RSVPed for this event – calendar invites and more information will be sent out closer to the summit date.

Presidents Cup in Montreal, Quebec
2024-09-26 - 2024-09-29 | Montreal, Montreal, Canada
Nearly 17 years after Montreal last hosted the biennial global team competition, Presidents Cup is once again to be held at the Royal Montreal Golf Club. The Converge team in Canada will be attending with their top customers and prospects to see some of the world’s best golf players in action.
Date: Sept. 26-29
Where: Montreal, QC
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GrrCON Cyber Security Summit and Hacker Conference
2024-09-26 08:00 - 2024-09-27 17:00 (America/Detroit) | DeVos Place, Monroe Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States
GrrCON is an information security and hacking conference that provide the Information Security community with a fun atmosphere to come together and engage with likeminded people from around the globe. We keep GrrCON small with around 2,400 attendance to allow us to provide those things other events leave out. Whether you are a Fortune 500 executive, security researcher, industry professional, student, or hacker you will find something for you at GrrCON.
Learn more here: https://grrcon.com/
Converge Technology Solutions is proud to sponsor this event again! Watch the agenda to join Converge’s Chris Bullock’s session as he’ll discuss Protecting the Executive Digital Footprint – Beyond the Usual. If you are attending the conference, stop by our booth and say hi to the team!

From Risk to Resilient with IBM FlashSystem Wine Tasting
2024-09-26 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Join us for a tour of France while we discuss ransomware identification and risk mitigation. Cyber criminals are taking advantage of distributed data architecture to launch more frequent attacks. It’s not a question of if you will experience a breach, but when. The average global cost of a breach is $5.2 million dollars. It currently takes 23 days, on average, to recover from a data breach. This is a large reason why 83% of ransomware victims pay their attacker. Something has to change.
In this event we will outline how a ransomware attack can be detected within minutes and recover takes only seconds. We will walk through how to build cyber security architecture that continuously identifies and mitigates risk while creating a security blanket of cyber resiliency to safeguard operations.
We will be tasting fine French wines during this event. Seats for this event are limited.
As a bonus, we are offering a complementary Cyber Resiliency Assessment to our registrants. This no cost assessment identifies blind spots and recommended areas for improvement in your organization.
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual Wine Tasting Event
Registration: https://info.convergetp.com/from-risk-to-resilient-with-ibm-flashsystem-tour-of-france-wine-tasting-registration

FC Cincinnati vs. LAFC with Converge and Dell in Cincinnati!
2024-09-28 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | TQL Stadium, Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH, 45214, United States
Kick off the start of Fall with Converge and Dell – you’re invited to join us in our suite to catch all the action of the FC Cincinnati vs. Los Angeles FC soccer game the evening of 9/28! Don’t miss the chance to watch these two teams compete while you chat with our teams about Converge and Dell best-fit solutions for your business. Food, drinks, and the best seats in the house provided!
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024 | 7:30 PM Kick-Off
Location: TQL Stadium
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Unlock the Future of Customer Service with Generative AI Webinar
2024-10-03 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual
Is your contact center ready for a major boost?
Join us for an exclusive webinar where we’ll dive deep into how AI is transforming the way customer service operates. If you’re tired of the same old challenges—long wait times, inconsistent customer experiences, and high agent turnover—this is your chance to discover a better way.
Contact Center IQ is an advanced generative AI solution designed to seamlessly integrate with any contact center platform. It mines deep, powerful insights from agent-customer interactions and leverages this knowledge to accelerate the development of a smarter, more intuitive virtual agent experiences.
Click here to reserve your spot

Converge Technology Summit - Canada
2024-10-10 | Ottawa, Canada, Ottawa, K4C, Canada
Held at the Westin Hotel in downtown Ottawa, CTS brings together our valued partners, account executives, top industry professionals, and special guests to showcase our diverse solution offerings to both new and existing clients in both public and private sectors.
When: Thursday, October 10th 2024
Where: Ottawa, ON Canada
Conference Details: Save My Spot

Anchors and Airplanes: Fleet Week Experience 2024
2024-10-10 12:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Alameda, CA, Alameda, CA, United States
Fleet Week is coming to San Francisco and Converge is excited to host our partners and customers on a four-story yacht for our third time! Climb aboard the Cabernet Sauvignon and enjoy the Blue Angels’ practice show from the best seat in the city.
Date: Thursday, October 10th, 2024 | 12:30 – 5:30 PM
Location: Alameda, CA
Registration: Save My Spot

Converge Dallas Golf Tournament
2024-10-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Dallas, Dallas, TX, 75001, United States
Mark your calendars for October 15th and join Converge and our sponsors for a fun day on the course at our 10th Annual Dallas Golf Tournament!
Breakfast, lunch, drinks, prizes, and of course, golf, will be provided, along with the opportunity to catch up with the Converge team and our sponsoring partners.
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Discover Security Conference 2024
2024-10-16 - 2024-10-17 | ON
The Converge team is thrilled to sponsor the 29th Annual Discover Security Conference in the beautiful city of Honolulu, Hawaii. Over the course of this two-day event, our team will have the opportunity to engage with a diverse group of over 300 cybersecurity and IT professionals, fostering valuable connections and meaningful conversations.
If you are attending, stop by our table and say hi to the team!

The Cloud is Calling, it’s Coffee Time!
2024-10-16 10:00 - 11:15 (America/Toronto) | ON
Join us for a virtual coffee and chocolate pairing experience as we blend the art of tasting with the transformative power of Cisco cloud technology! We’ll be sampling 3 distinct coffees, paired with carefully selected chocolates, and guided by an expert who will share tasting tips and brewing secrets. As a special bonus, each participant will receive an AeroPress coffee maker to take your coffee brewing to the next level!
Once we’re all fuelled up, we’ll dive into the world of cloud innovation with Cisco. Discover how Cisco’s cloud “calling” solutions can elevate your business, offering unmatched flexibility, security, and seamless connectivity at the lowest price in the industry. In a live demo, you’ll see firsthand how Cisco’s cutting-edge technology can transform your operations, making your cloud journey smoother and more efficient.
Date: Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
Time: 10:00 – 11:15 AM ET
Location: Virtual Event
Registration: https://info.convergetp.com/cloud-is-calling-coffee-time
PDF Invite: The Cloud is Calling, it’s Coffee Time!.pdf

Navigating and Defining Your Strategies in the VMware post-Broadcom Reality
2024-10-17 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | JW Marriott ICE District, 102 Street Northwest, Edmonton, AB, T5H 2T3, Canada
Join us on Thursday, October 17th at Braven Restaurant at JW Marriott ICE District for our lunch and learn session.
Amidst recent changes in the Broadcom VMware’s licensing models and structure, our experts are hosting a discussion to offer clarity, guidance and share our field observations.
Date: Thursday, October 17
Time: 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Location: Braven Restaurant at JW Marriott ICE District, Edmonton
Registration link: https://info.convergetp.com/ca/broadcom-vmware-edmonton

Analytics Exchange Toronto: Exploring AI for the Modern Enterprise
2024-10-17 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Stratus Restaurant, Wellington Street West, Toronto, ON, M5E 1G9, Canada
Join us for an insightful lunch at Stratus Restaurant in Toronto, where we’ll dive deep into the world of AI with a spectacular view of the city. 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.
Date: Thursday, October 17th, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM ET
Location: Stratus Restaurant
Registration: https://info.convergetp.com/toronto-analytics-exchange-ai/
PDF Invite: ​ Analytics Exchange Toronto Exploring AI for the Modern Enterprise.pdf​

IBM TechXchange 2024
2024-10-21 08:00 - 2024-10-24 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, 88901, United States
Our global event in Las Vegas from October 21-24 will welcome thousands of attendees from client and Business Partner organizations, user groups, academia, and more. This technical learning conference is designed by technologists for technologists, offering open access to the world of IBM to advance their skills and expertise, ensuring you don’t get left behind in the AI revolution.
Click here to learn more about the event

Converge at MISA InfoSec 2024
2024-10-28 - 2024-10-30 | Ottawa, Canada, Ottawa, K4C, Canada
Converge is proud to be a SILVER sponsor at the MISA InfoSec Conference happening in Toronto from October 28th – 30th.
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Dine & Dash with Converge & Pure Storage
2024-11-07 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | Maggiano’s Little Italy Cincinnati, Montgomery Road 7875, Cincinnati, OH, 45236, United States
You’re invited to an informative and engaging session focused on Pure Storage’s Evergreen//One solution at Maggiano’s Little Italy! Discover how Evergreen//One offers flexible, subscription-based storage to drive efficiency and innovation for your business.
Learn how this solution ensures you never have to rebuy storage, enjoy seamless upgrades, and get the best performance—all with a simple subscription model that grows with your needs.
After the session, continue the convenience with a delicious dinner to-go, courtesy of Maggiano’s. Join us, gain insights into the latest in storage solutions, and take home a gourmet meal!
Registration: https://registration.socio.events/e/dineanddashwithpurestorage

The Art of Migrating to the Public Cloud
2024-11-12 10:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto) | Amazon (AWS) Office, York Street 18, Toronto, ON, M5J 2T8, Canada
Invite your Canadian colleagues to a real-world technical lab on the “Art of Migrating to the Public Cloud”. You will walk away with everything you need to build a migration business plan, create an accurate financial forecast, and execute an on-time, on-budget migration to AWS.
The agenda will cover achieving financial support for your migration use case and structuring an IT plan that leverages AWS to accelerate your technology transformation and establish a platform for innovation. Bring your laptop and join us!  Converge expert solution architects have curated a 1-day technical workshop with a series of hands-on labs you don’t want to miss!
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Colloque Informatique Santé 2024
2024-11-14 | Quebec, Quebec, Canada
Join the Converge team at the Colloque Informatique Santé in Quebec City!
This year, the show will gather over 1000 like-minded individuals to explore the most pressing topics concerning the Heath IT sector. Come see us at our booth.

DFW Happy Hour with Converge & Dell
2024-11-14 05:00 - 08:00 (America/Chicago) | Arlington, TX, Arlington, TX, United States
You’re invited to join Converge and Dell Technologies for a happy hour immediately following the TAGITM North Texas Regional Summit and the Dell Technologies Forum! Join us at Shakertins in Arlington to reconnect with your Converge team and recap the day’s conferences. Plus ones accepted.
Register today!

Microsoft Copilot AI Flight School Toronto
2024-11-14 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Walrus Pub and Beer Hall, Bay Street 187, Toronto, Toronto, M5L 1G5, Canada
Join us for an exclusive evening at the Microsoft Copilot AI Flight School Toronto—a complimentary experience designed to take your AI knowledge to new heights. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore the latest advancements in AI prompt engineering while getting an inside look at what Microsoft has planned for 2025.
After the learning, the fun begins. Enjoy an open bar, delicious food, and games like shuffleboard, ping pong, and pool. Test the latest Microsoft Surface devices at our tech experience zone and take advantage of the opportunity to network with like-minded peers. Whether you’re an innovator, curious about the future of AI, or simply looking for a great evening out, this event offers something for everyone.
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Whiskey & Wagers with Varonis and Fortinet
2024-11-19 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Jones Assembly, West Sheridan Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK, 73106, United States
Step into an evening of strategy, security, and sophistication at Whiskey & Wagers hosted by Converge, Varonis, and Fortinet at The Jones Assembly in Oklahoma City. This exclusive event blends cutting-edge cybersecurity insights with an unforgettable social experience, featuring a Texas Hold’em competition and a Smoked Old Fashioned cocktail class.
When: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | Time: 3:00pm
Where: The Jones Assembly | 901 W Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Registration: https://registration.socio.events/e/convergewhiskeyandwagersokc

Powering High Value Workloads with Lenovo
2024-11-20 08:00 - 10:30 (America/Toronto) | Rideau Club, Bank Street 99, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5A3, Canada
Join us for a focused breakfast session to discover why organizations rely on Lenovo for public safety solutions, and how Lenovo continues to dominate the market in personal computers and Infrastructure Solutions. Dominant x86 Architecture: Learn why Lenovo architecture leads in performance and resiliency
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SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS:
Colin McIsaacVice President and General Manager
North America Commercial Sales
Lenovo
David Farrell
Senior Manager, Security Advocacy / Chief Security Office
Former Executive Manager FBI (Retired)
Lenovo

From Data Chaos to AI Clarity: Modernize, Govern, & Scale with Confidence
2024-11-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual
As AI becomes an integral part of business strategy, organizations are adopting Large Language Models (LLMs) to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and unlock new opportunities. However, scaling AI comes with significant challenges around security, governance, and compliance.
Join us for this transformative session, where we’ll show you how to turn these challenges into opportunities for growth. Discover the critical governance frameworks and security best practices that will not only protect your data but also enable your AI initiatives to scale safely and effectively.
Organizations that master AI governance and security won’t just mitigate risks—they’ll be positioned to capitalize on AI’s full potential. This session will provide you with the insights and tools needed to secure your LLMs, modernize your data, and drive AI-powered growth.
Date: Thursday, November 21st, 2024
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual Event
Registration: https://info.convergetp.com/from-data-chaos-to-ai-clarity

Converge & HPE: Transform the Game with Next Gen Tech!
2024-11-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual
HEP AI Solutions + NFL Insights with Mike Tannenbaum!
Converge’s value lies in the depth of AI expertise we have within our practice. Along with the services offerings we provide to help customers on their AI journey. The “use case” is the most important aspect for any customer looking to take advantage of AI. Converge offers workshops and professional services to help customers hone in on those use cases and develop an overall strategy, as well as identify the tactical prerequisite needed to pull together a comprehensive outcome.
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