Name: Networking and Security Projections: Anticipating Trends and Challenges
Start: 2024-05-28T15:00:00Z
End: 2024-05-28T15:00:29.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
Rating: 3

Think of SHI as your personal technology concierge. We connect your team with the IT solutions and services you need to support your organizational growth and employee experience.

Whether you’re building a modern hybrid workplace, defending against an evolving threat landscape, making the cloud work harder for you, or searching for ways to optimize your software portfolio, our friendly 6,000-person team is ready to solve what’s next for your organization.

Our in-house data center integration, device configuration, and deployment and license advisory services, plus our top-tier status with vendors and flexible financing make life simpler for IT decision makers.

Execute your IT vision with stress-free, scalable solutions you – and your people – will love.

SHI is proud to be the largest Minority/Woman Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) in the United States.

Multi-cloud strategies have expanded the attack surface for today’s security teams. Sean Lord and TJ Vreugdenhil of SHI joined with Peter Scheffler of F5 discuss the challenges of protecting apps, APIs and workloads in todays distributed networks. 

They’ll provide practical recommendations regarding API protection trends, improving app performance, multi-cloud management and governance.

Reserve your spot and register today.

F5 & SHI: Insights into Securing Enterprise Applications & APIs

Microsoft discovered in their latest Work Trend Index Report that 67% of employee respondents still value collaboration with co-workers located both in-office and remotely. Aging PCs, unfortunately, hinder this dynamic collaboration. 

For instance, Windows 10 PCs that are 4+ years old are 6 times more likely to encounter issues—resulting in hundreds of hours lost to sub-optimal productivity and escalating support costs. To avoid costing employees time and your department money, consider integrating Windows 11 into your PC and device ecosystem.

 Kevin English, Senior Director of Strategy & Product Management at SHI, joins Mitchell Doctor, US/NA Commercial Master Trainer at Microsoft and Derek Eling, Field Marketing Manager, Dell Technologies to discuss the features, functionality, and productivity benefits of Dell client PCs running on Windows 11.

Tune in to learn how, together, Dell Technologies and Windows 11 improves productivity and increases your time to value.

Streamline Complexity: Leverage Windows 11 with Dell's Modern Devices

LLMs represent an enormous opportunity but also new threats. As your organization contemplates leveraging these AI models to streamline operations and spur innovation, privacy, security, bias and compliance considerations arise

Join SHI, AWS, and Palo Alto Networks security experts for a practical discussion on:
- Architecting a secure, ethical data foundation for responsible LLM adoption.
- Critical steps to fortify data governance while unlocking LLMs’ tremendous power.

You’ll leave with a concrete checklist to uphold trust, preserve your hard-won reputation, and release LLMs’ potential - the responsible way.

Fortify your modern Data Estate for Secure LLM Adoption

Join us and our partner Verkada, for our next Funding Actualized webinar, where we will provide an in-depth understanding of the School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) grant. This critical funding tool is designed to improve security at K-12 schools and on school grounds through the implementation of evidence-based school safety programs and innovative technology solutions.

During the webinar, we will discuss the SVPP grant and how it can cover up to 75% of the costs for your school safety measures, including:

Collaboration with law enforcement and the training you can receive to prevent student violence
Physical deterrents such as metal detectors, locks, and lighting, and how these can be integrated into your safety plan
Communication with local law enforcement during an emergency
Additional security improvements that could be made under the SVPP grant

We will also delve into the specific equipment and technology items that are eligible for SVPP funding. These include entry control equipment, alarm systems, improved lighting, communication technology, emergency alerts, identification technology, tracking systems, video surveillance, and GIS software for mapping schools and bus routes.

Whether you're a school administrator, local government official, a public safety official, or Tribal leader, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to effectively utilize SVPP grants. Join us and learn how to enhance the safety and security of our educational environments. 

Solve with SHI.

Enhancing School Safety: Optimizing SVPP Grants

In the next installment of our Funding Actualized webinar series, we will unpack the Digital Equity grant program, authorized as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Administered by the NTIA, the $2.75 billion grant program includes three grant programs that promote digital equity and inclusion. It aims to ensure that all people and communities have the skills, technology, and capacity needed to reap the full benefits of our digital economy.  $1.5 billion is dedicated to the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program, $60 million of which was awarded in 2022 and is dedicated to state planning grants.  In addition, the $1.25 billion Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program is dedicated to accelerating the adoption of broadband through digital literacy training, workforce development, devices access programs, and other digital inclusion measures.

Join us as we review the Digital Equity Act funding and the type of technology that you can potentially procure through this grant.* Our dedicated funding team and solutions engineer team will go into depth about the grants and how they can be used to achieve your digital equity goals.  We’ll explore:

-Eligibility for this grant

-The type of technology funded under this grant

-Next steps on the application process

*Attendees will have the opportunity to get a free, customized grant report by attending this webinar.

Solve with SHI.

Strengthen your community through IIJA’s Digital Equity Act

Kicking off our new Funding Actualized Webinar series where getting the financial support for your IT projects are no longer a pipedream. In each webinar we will focus on a particular grant, uncover all the details and how we can help you throughout the process. Let your IT goals come to fruition with SHI.

In this webinar, learn the ins and outs of the federal government’s Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grant (DLT).

Discover the qualifications needed to secure the funding and the type of technology that you could potentially procure through this grant. Our dedicated funding team and solutions engineer team go into depth on how you can receive this type of grant to propel your technology projects forward.

We’ll explore:

Eligibility terms for this grant
How to meet the defined standards
Technology requirements
Next steps on the application process
Post webinar, you will receive a free, customized grant report that identifies grants based on the technology projects and initiatives you are looking to do. We will schedule a consultative review of your report and discuss next steps towards your IT goals. 

Let SHI help you solve what’s next.

Deep Dive into the Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grant

Using Microsoft Intune, you can manage and secure macOS® endpoints owned by your organization or school. When you or your organization manage the devices, you can deploy the apps your end users need, configure the device features you want, and use policies that help protect your devices & organization from threats.

Did you know you can leverage your existing Microsoft E3 or E5 license, which includes Intune, to seamlessly manage Apple® devices, at no additional cost. 

IT departments using Microsoft Intune for macOS and iOS device management; 

• Integrate with Microsoft Entra ID and Platform SSO (in preview)
• Wirelessly configure and update devices
• Monitor conditional access and compliance
• Defender for Endpoint to monitor security

Join SHI and Apple for demonstration and discussion on how SHI can help with end user device management and deployment utilizing the tools you own. 
 
SHI's professional services can help you fully leverage Microsoft Intune to deploy, manage, and secure your Apple® devices. Whether you prioritize cross-platform management or dedicated Apple ecosystem expertise, SHI’s solutions ensure your organization's devices are fully integrated into your environment.  

© 2024 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Mastering Mac Management with Microsoft Intune

The AI landscape buzzed in 2023 with revolutionary large language models (LLMs). We analyzed hundreds of customer conversations to gain insights into LLM application practices. Join us as we cut through the noise with an inside look at:

- How to maximize value and minimize complexity when investing in Gen. AI.
- 3 Battle-tested tips to overcome obstacles, mitigate risks, prove value, and turn skeptics into believers.

You’ll leave inspired, equipped, and empowered to harness LLMs as agents of innovation.

Frontline Perspectives on Practical and Profitable Generative AI Adoption

Organizations today are facing ever evolving cyber risks along with increasingly stringent regulatory environments. As operating environments continue to become more hybrid, developing a comprehensive cyber resilient strategy based on your unique operational needs is becoming an imperative.

Join SHI + Dell Technologies, services + silicone experts, as we come together to discuss Cyber Resilience and what it means for your 2024 strategic objectives. Subject matter experts will review how they work together to support your journey towards a true zero trust architecture – developing, implementing and managing technical solutions that address your specific operational needs.

The SHI guide to the 2024 Cybersecurity Trends. Industry-leading perspectives on cyber-AI, industry consolidation, automation, and evolving regulations. Download your cybersecurity trends guide now. 
https://experience.shi.com/cybersecurity-trends-2024/p/1?utm_medium=paid-search&utm_campaign=cybersecurity-trends-ceros&utm_source=brighttalk

Dell & SHI: Strengthening Cyber Resilience in an Era of Zero Trust

Transform your workplace with a device strategy designed for the modern workforce. ChromeOS simplifies the user experience with effortless device setup, cloud-based tools for on-the-go productivity, and reduced IT intervention.

In this webinar, you’ll learn why ChromeOS is the ideal solution for refreshing your business' fleet of devices—providing ease of deployment, simple device management, lower total cost of ownership, built-in proactive security, and device sustainability.

Join our panel of esteemed experts as they review the unique advantages of using ChromeOS devices as well as the benefits of adopting ChromeOS Flex to upgrade your aging hardware. Additional agenda items include:

- Why ChromeOS?
- Ideal verticals and use cases
- Fireside chat and Q&A

Refresh with ChromeOS: How ChromeOS Fits into Your Modern Device Strategy

Is your healthcare organization seeking to elevate patient experiences and boost operational efficiency? Creating a secure, trusted healthcare environment through the integration of device management, user identity, and endpoint protection is essential for delivering top-tier care across your healthcare ecosystem.

To aid in refining your healthcare operations and enhancing your staff's productivity, SHI, Apple and Microsoft are collaborating to present a webinar that will focus on:
• The implementation of security policies centered around cloud user identities, permissions, and roles, ensuring the protection of delicate patient data.
• The efficient monitoring of threats on devices and networks, regardless of location, for swift risk containment and the maintenance of a secure, productive environment for both staff and patients. 
• An in-depth analysis of the long-term benefits of integrating Apple devices and services into your healthcare organization, with SHI offering insights on preserving the value of your investment over time.

In this webinar, you will also gain insights on how SHI can guide the optimal implementation of Apple® solutions like macOS®, iOS®, iPadOS®, watchOS® throughout your healthcare setup to enhance productivity, efficiency, and security.

Watch now to learn how to elevate your healthcare environment!

Securing Healthcare Environments with SHI, Apple and Microsoft

It was fairly recent history when supermarket food items had to be manually restamped each time the price increased, with clerks running up and down the aisles to do inventory. Paul McEnroe, creator of the barcode, remembers searching for cans with lower price tags from the back of the shelf when shopping for his mother.  

Now, barcodes are all around us, scanned ten billion times a day. On today’s episode, we dive into the fascinating story of its creation and the decades of innovation that changed retail and manufacturing around the world.  

In the 1960s, McEnroe hired seven engineers considered “harder to manage" for a start-up-like project at IBM to tackle applications at the periphery of computers. The team created the first commercial application of laser technology, the barcode scanner, and the magnetic code for Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) marking. McEnroe outlines how this technology vastly increased supermarket efficiency, despite initial pushback including picket lines at stores and new state laws. He also discusses the QR code, which he sees as an extension of the barcode.  

This episode is brought to you by SHI’s new generative AI briefings. 

Uncover your road map to innovation with a series of briefings and workshops designed by our technology experts. Contact your Account Executive or visit shi.com to learn more.

The Barcode Creator on Changing Our Supply Chain Forever

Charles “Chuck” Rinker wants people to be as addicted to their own health as some are to video games. He should know – he was the director behind EA Sports’ NCAA/Madden series. Now, as CEO and Founder of PRSONAS by nuMedia Innovations Inc, he’s bringing digital personalities to industries, such as the healthcare sector.  

Rinker discusses his career trajectory, starting out in cattle farming and then going on to Black Ops military simulation work. But his career pivoted after he and his wife battled three bouts of cancer between them. 

PRSONAS’s digital assistants can do tasks such as wayfinding, answering questions, and taking surveys, freeing up the time of healthcare workers and aiding in clinical trial recruitment. Rinker discusses how the technology was developed, with early advice from a Disney Imagineering SVP on avoiding the uncanny valley effect. Rinker outlines how they use GenAI, as well as the roles of UX and CX, and how the technology is being used now in an array of sectors, including airports, banks, and commercial markets.

Addicted to Your Health: How Video Game Techniques Built Digital Personalities

Design-led companies such as Apple, Starbucks, and Airbnb outperform the S&P 500 index by 219%. The question is why?

Today’s guest Paul Stonick -- VP of SCADpro, the Savannah College of Art and Design’s in-house design studio -- says he has the answer.

Paul says this human-centered approach to problem solving unleashes creativity in any organization. Design can solve everything, says Stonick. On the episode, he dives into how to create real change within an organization by developing a culture of test and learn. He outlines the five steps of design thinking and stresses the importance of mapping design back to investment strategies, this being the best way to break through corporate obstructionism.

How Design Thinking Drives Innovation

This week, we discuss the unsung heroes in data storage, those defending against cybersecurity attacks, building new infrastructure, and supporting AI innovation. Andrew Miller, Lead Principal Technologist of the Americas, Pure Storage, outlines how they were able to replace the entire storage footprint in New Orleans. He outlines the conversations he has with customers about resiliency, what he calls the intersection of disaster recovery and security. 

 We also explore the changing landscape of storage and cloud in 2024, and the current trends in threats like ransomware. Miller provides tips for data protection, developing security frameworks, and getting buy-in for security spend.

Storage Warriors: Resiliency at the Intersection of Access and Security

As data grows and becomes more distributed, and as businesses continue to digitalize and diversify their operations, the shift towards hybrid and multi-cloud environments is becoming increasingly prevalent. This transition, while offering numerous benefits, also presents a unique set of challenges. Join us for insights into overcoming these challenges and how SHI and Dell Technologies' solutions can help organizations architect their environment to optimize their multi-cloud journey.

Join us to learn about the inherent issues of managing multiple cloud platforms, data security concerns, efficient workload distribution, and maintaining business continuity.
· understand the common challenges in a multi-cloud journey
· learn how Dell Technologies' storage solutions can mitigate critical issues
· gain practical strategies for leveraging Dell Technologies for a smoother transition to and operation within hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Navigating the challenges of hybrid & multi-cloud architectures

Join us for a short presentation on Cisco Secure Firewall portfolio, to be presented by Deepak Sharma, Senior Manager of Cloud and Network Security. Deepak will share the latest updates and innovations Cisco is bringing to our Firewall portfolio, both hardware and software, that will differentiate us in the marketplace. Deepak will also provide insights on the benefits why customers would want to migrate to the latest software version and how Cisco & SHI can help you with the upgrade process.

Modernize Your Network Security with Cisco Security Firewall

Last year marked several significant trends in the networking and security spaces, alongside early adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), the 5G network launch, global inflation, and accelerated digital transformation. 

These developments leave many asking, “What’s next? What developments should we expect in 2024 and beyond?”

Join David Hughes, HPE Aruba Networking's Chief Product Officer, as he shares the top networking and security trends for this year to support your customers and accelerate your network transformation. Hughes discusses the following burgeoning trends alongside James Robertson, VP of Industry Strategy at HPE Aruba Networks:
1. The state of 6GHz Wi-Fi adoption
2. Current zero trust principles and functionality 
3. The death of the standalone firewall
4. How AI will liberate IT admins

Networking and Security Projections: Anticipating Trends and Challenges

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