Lunch & Learn Session

Monday, August 18

12:00-1:00

Center Street Room D

You have a friend in me! Exploring the impacts of AI and security on the future of mainframe storage and networking.

The hype around AI is feverish and, at times, downright scary!  At the same time, quantum-resistance security regulations are requirements are staring us in the face and the pressures surrounding security deployments is mounting.  Having a partner to navigate the impacts and timing of both the influences of AI and the demands of quantum-safe security is critical.  In this session, experts from Brocade and Hitachi will explore these questions and discuss how to navigate their impacts.

Speakers: Karl Leverknight, Sr. Field Application Engineer, Broadcom & Alain Beauregard, Global Product Manager for Mainframe, Hitachi Vantara

Technical Session

Tuesday, August 19

9:15-10:15

Hope Ballroom A

Hitachi Storage Family Update

Discover the latest innovations and updates in the Hitachi Storage Family. With a legacy of reliability, compatibility, and forward-thinking technology, Hitachi continues to deliver powerful solutions that drive business value. Join us to explore how our offerings benefit customers, the complementary solutions that enhance our portfolio, and the strategic partnerships that bring added value to our ecosystem.

Speakers: Alain Beauregard, Sr. Global Product Manager & Joe Carlisle, SEA, Hitachi Vantara

Partner Sponsored Presentation

Tuesday, August 19

1:00-2:00

Center Street Room D

Power Partnership: Hitachi Vantara and Brocade Unlock Unmatched Value with Storage and Networking Products

Discover the transformative power of the Hitachi Vantara and Brocade mainframe alliance in this 60-minute session. Attendees will gain insights into how this strategic partnership delivers unparalleled value, enhancing data availability, performance, and security for our joint customers. We’ll cover product details and innovations for both companies.

Speakers: Karl Leverknight, Sr. Field Application Engineer, Broadcom & Alain Beauregard, Global Product Manager for Mainframe, Hitachi Vantara

Join sponsors Hitachi Vantara and Brocade on Monday, August 18th for a  networking reception on the exhibit floor.  Find out more about the Hitachi Vantara & Brocade partnership that offers unparalleled mainframe solutions addressing the needs of any enterprise. The combination of Hitachi Vantara's mainframe storage solutions and Brocade's SAN networking portfolio is exceptional and unmatched in the market. These solutions deliver the highest performing, lowest latency enterprise-class mainframe solution, representing the global benchmark for future-proof storage networking performance, availability, resilience, simplicity, and security for businesses.

Booth #304

5:00pm-7:00pm

Reception in the Share Technology Expo