Enterprise Desktop Virtualisation / VDI 2010 Forum

Mayfair Conference Centre, 17 Connaught Place, London W2
Thursday 9th December, 2010

Introduction
The aim of the forum
Key issues to be discussed
The forum format
Who should attend
Benefits of attending
Forum Agenda
Speaking, Sponsoring & Exhibiting opportunities
Testimonials from our recent Forums
Forum Venue
Delegate Registration

Introduction

Desktop Virtualisation offers a flexible, secure and easy to manage alternative to existing desktop infrastructure, and can significantly reduce maintenance and support costs. The benefits speak for themselves:

• Instant and simpler provisioning of new desktops
• Reduced downtime in the event of server or client hardware failures
• Lower cost of deploying new applications
• Simplified desktop management
• Robust desktop image management capabilities
• Longer refresh cycle for client desktop infrastructure
• Quicker response times to business needs
• Secure remote access to an enterprise desktop environment
• Extended business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities to the desktop

However, whilst desktop virtualisation is on the minds of many IT decision makers concerns about complexity, cost, security, human issues, monitoring and management issues, still abound. IT executives who are looking to discover if they can achieve real benefits from desktop virtualisation, find it increasingly difficult to get unbiased and clear information. This one-day event plans to fill that need.

The aim of the forum

The Enterprise Desktop Virtualisation / VDI 2010 Forum aims to give IT Managers from end user organisations a thorough insight into the strategic and business issues relating to Desktop Virtualisation / VDI implementation and management, whilst at the same time providing a platform for networking with leading vendors of Desktop Virtualisation / VDI technology and services at the accompanying exhibition.

Key issues to be discussed

What exactly is Desktop Virtualisation and what are the real business benefits?
How can desktop virtualisation help reduce desktop and application management nightmares?
How to implement a framework for developing a desktop virtualisation strategy
How to develop IT and operational capabilities for Desktop Virtualisation
What are the Desktop Virtualization implementation options? (Server Based Computing, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), or Client Hypervisors)
What are the critical challenges and pitfalls in implementation, operation and management?
What are the pros and cons versus existing desktop technology?
Are your IT staff ready for desktop virtualisation? What level of training will be required?
What products are available for monitoring, controlling and accelerating application performance?
What steps to take to secure your desktop virtualisation environment?
How to simplify disaster recovery and business continuity in a cost effective manner
What challenges have other companies faced and how have they overcome them?

The forum format

The Enterprise Desktop Virtualisation / VDI 2010 Forum will consist of a one-day conference with a series of presentations from leading industry experts, vendors and analysts, together with actual end user case studies. There will also be a small exhibition where delegates will have access to a range of supplier companies during the conference refreshment and lunch breaks.

Who should attend?

The Enterprise Desktop Virtualisation / VDI 2010 Forum will be of major importance to:

• IT Directors and CIOs
• IT Managers
• Network Managers
• Network Architects
• ICT Manager/Directors
• IS Directors/Managers
• Data Managers/Architects/Administrators
• IS Directors/Managers
• Technical Architects
• Systems Managers/Administrators
• Infrastructure Managers
• Project Managers

From Corporates and Government. In addition to managers from other functional activities who wish to gain a greater understanding of Desktop Virtualisation / VDI.

(Please note attendance as a delegate at the Enterprise Desktop Virtualization / VDI 2010 Forum is free of charge to representatives of end user companies who pre-register for the event)

Benefits of attending

• Opportunity to gain knowledge and insight from industry leaders
• Make informed decisions about incorporating Desktop Virtualisation / VDI into your business strategy
• Discover how to achieve real return on investment from Desktop Virtualisation / VDI
• Relaxed but focussed atmosphere to explore new ideas and technologies with industry experts and peers away from the distraction of the office.

Forum Agenda

Enterprise Desktop Virtualisation / VDI 2010 Forum, 9th December, Mayfair Conference Centre

Speaking, Sponsorship and Exhibiting Opportunities

If you would like to increase your profile at this event please contact Ashley Oulton at IBA Forum on +44 (0) 207 993 8338 or email ashley@ibaforum.co.uk

Testimonials from our recent IP VPN, VoIP and Unified Communications Forums

"Very well hosted with good speakers"
Head of IT Strategy & Planning, DHL Express

"Very useful, provided good quality of information on the current position with the technology"
Head of Network Services, Lloyds TSB

"Very interesting and useful"
Director Global Technology Strategy, Kellogg Management Services

"The forum was very beneficial for me. It was very informative and the exhibitors very helpful"
Infrastructure Manager, Barclaycard International

"A good and useful event"
Networks Operational Manager, National Grid

"Good insight into benefits and challenges of VoIP"
IT Sector Head, US Dept of Commerce

"Good quality, some good depth and insights of value"
Head of IT & Systems, Water Aid

"Interesting and useful presentations"
IT Architecture & Strategy Manager, Coors Brewers

Forum Venue

Mayfair Conference Centre
17 Connaught Place
London W2 2ES

The Mayfair Conference Centre is conveniently situated in the heart of the West End and benefits from excellent transportation options. It is situated right next to Marble Arch underground station, which is on the Central Line.

Marylebone, Euston and Kings Cross St Pancras Stations are all within 10 minutes taxi rides or alternatively 15 minutes by Underground. Paddington Station is 10 minutes walk or 5 minutes in a taxi. Paddington Station has a direct link to Heathrow every 15 minutes.

The area is also well served by buses and taxi cabs. The nearest NCP car parks are located on Connaught Street, or Park Lane. For a short stay, Connaught Place and the surrounding area has ample Pay & Display parking spaces.

A very good location map may be found on the Mayfair website at: http://www.cavendishconferencevenues.co.uk/mayfair-conference-venues/location/

Delegate Registration

Enterprise Desktop Virtualisation / VDI 2010 Forum, Thursday, 9th December 2010
Mayfair Conference Centre, 17 Connaught Place, London W2

Please note attendance as a delegate at the Enterprise Desktop Virtualisation / VDI 2010 Forum is free of charge to representatives of end user companies who pre-register for the event. As IBA Forum events are normally oversubscribed we recommend that you register today!

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