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Hardware giving you heartburn? Let us take away the pain. Learn how to select the best hardware for your needs and then maintain it efficiently. Hear the myths and truths of the open source movement that are changing enterprise computing. This is an opportunity to understand the pros and cons of open source before making your decision. In addition, this track covers how to gain better value from the desktop, servers, storage devices and software, operating systems, open source alternatives, broadband networks, voice over IP, wireless and mobile devices.
Understanding the Asia-Pacific Hardware Landscape
(21C)
9:30 - 10:30 11 November 2003
Ian Bertram Martin Gilliland
Using the latest data from Gartner Dataquest, we present market shares and forecasts for the key hardware categories across Asia-Pacific. This will be accompanied by analysis of the relative strengths and competitiveness of the major vendors in the region.
The 'New' Network and Telecom Manager: Keys to Success
(23D)
14:00 - 15:00 11 November 2003
Geoff Johnson
The network is often regarded as a strategic asset, yet network managers have no influence on strategy. Instead, they keep an often frail infrastructure up and running. Discover how network managers can avoid this all-too-common trap to gain the recognition they deserve.
- Which business drivers are redefining the network and the best way for managers adapt
- How should network managers best prioritise among the critical issues of meeting new application needs, making the network more reliable, reducing costs, selecting the right technologies and mitigating vendor risk
- What are the best tactics and strategies telecom managers should employ to address the critical issues that they face
Storage: Today, Tomorrow and Over the Next Five Years
(25C)
16:45 - 17:45 11 November 2003
Phil Sargeant
Gain insights into today's storage trends to combat the challenge of phenomenal growth rates in business information. Understand how storage technology is changing and what issues and technologies will shape the market to 2008.
- Factors and trends driving the adoption of storage networking
- Can storage technologies accommodate the growth in information
- The impact that storage technologies will have on organisations over the next five years
The Mobile Scenario
(25F)
16:45 - 17:45 11 November 2003
Nick Ingelbrecht
Find clarity among the array of new mobile technologies, applications and infrastructures - which are ready now and what is coming? Gain Gartner’s high-level strategic view of the ways in which mobile business and technology will evolve in the next five years.
- How will mobile and wireless technology evolve over the next five years
- How will mobility enable B2B and B2C value propositions
- What are the critical success factors for mobile application development and deployment
Making Savings in Networking for Fun and Profit
(31E)
8:30 - 9:30 12 November 2003
Geoff Johnson
Why are enterprise network budgets on the rise when the price of telecommunication and network services is dropping? Discover the answer and learn how to deliver strategic and tactical network services at responsible prices.
- Consequences for public network services as the telecom and enterprise networking sectors remain in turmoil
- How can telecom and networking managers cut costs and deliver mission-critical services
- What are the practical steps to be taken to save money in my business
Wireless Email: An Enterprise Priority
(32C)
10:00 - 11:00 12 November 2003
Ken Dulaney
Users are demanding richer content than SMS while mobile. Understand why wireless email is important and how it should be implemented within the enterprise to achieve high utilisation and return on investment without compromising security.
- What trends will drive mobile email adoption
- What mobile email architectures and vendors will become mainstream
- What is the future for wireless email
Gartner Networking Scenario: A Step Closer to Convergence
(34D)
13:30 - 14:30 12 November 2003
Bob Hafner
A converged network supporting voice, data, video and storage over wired and wireless infrastructure has long been a utopian dream. Now that technologies exist to build such network, discover how to fulfil the vision without bankrupting your organisation.
- How should enterprises prepare for converged networks
- Which technologies should be used to successfully build a converged network
- Which services will be essential components of the next generation converged network
Gartner Predicts: Computing Power Meets Virtulisation
(35C)
15:00 - 16:00 12 November 2003
Tom Bittman
Hardware and operating systems are evolving rapidly. Learn how to build your strategy and maintain cost control around an array of alternatives, such as virtualisation and utility technologies, blades, clusters, grid computing, thin clients, wireless connectivity and Linux.
- How will hardware and connectivity advances change server, storage and client hardware usage
- How will virtualisation technologies and utility computing evolve
- How should enterprises leverage changes in client and server operating systems
Wireless Local-Area Networks (WLANs): Broadband Between the Wires
(35G)
15:00 - 16:00 12 November 2003
Ken Dulaney
Falling WLAN equipment prices have led to installations in airports, remote offices and even homes. While 802.11b remains the mainstay technology, faster alternatives are being introduced. Find out how you can use these advances for your enterprise strategies.
- How will future WLAN technologies and standards evolve
- How will WLANs merge into standard enterprise network architectures
- What rules will best define deployment strategies for private and public WLAN access
The Road to Internet Protocol (IP) Telephony
(37C)
17:30 - 18:30 12 November 2003
Bob Hafner
While IP telephony may be inevitable, the route an enterprise must travel to get there is anything but clear. This session answers such key questions as, which decisions must feed into IP telephony planning, what are the hidden costs and how can they be avoided.
- What factors should be considered when assessing IP telephony beyond product features
- How should enterprises implement IP telephony
- How should enterprises manage their IP telephony environments
Enterprise Server (ES) Selection
(37D)
17:30 - 18:30 12 November 2003
Matthew Boon
Discover the trends in the ES market and understand which vendors are best placed to exploit this evolving technology. Gain a clear picture of how server vendors have positioned their products against each other and which is the best solution for your organisation.
- Plan for a heterogeneous architecture that includes Unix, Linux, proprietary platforms and Windows
- Independent Software Vendor (ISV) enthusiasm for server platform selection
- Understand the myriad of offerings available
Converging Wireless Technologies for the Enterprise
(41C)
9:00 - 10:00 13 November 2003
Robin Simpson
Any mobile solution requires a combination of mobile software, hardware and network services - but what combination is right for your organisation? This session explores the converging solutions and details the best practices for adoption in the wireless world.
- What technology and business trends will drive changes in workplace communications
- How mobility will guide and enable new business strategies
- Which vendors support architectural changes needed for large-scale mobile application deployments
Server Consolidation Vendor/User Shootout
(41G)
9:00 - 10:00 13 November 2003
Matthew Boon Phil Sargeant
Server and system consolidation continues to be top of mind. Vendors tout their wares, users state their issues - and the end result is often unexpected. This session will provide an interactive planning session between a hypothetical user and vendor.
- Why do many consolidation projects fail to meet expectations
- Why do many vendor offerings promise more than they deliver
- Users often expect much more from consolidation, Is that their fault, vendors' or industry experts'
Optimising Web Enabled Applications: The Network Factor
(42E)
10:30 - 11:30 13 November 2003
Mark Fabbi
Applications are evolving from familiar client-server architectures to multi-tier web architectures. New traffic patterns across traditional networks often lead to unpredictable application performance. We analyse solutions geared to optimise application performance and manageability.
- Which networking technologies will offer the best results for improving application performance
- Which technologies will provide increased application availability, performance and scalability
- Which vendors will successfully bridge the application/networking gap and how will the market evolve
Outfitting the Front Line in a Digitally Confused World
(44D)
14:00 - 15:00 13 November 2003
Ian Bertram
Mobile devices, especially those containing wireless, will advance significantly in the coming year. We present our prognosis for these devices, and discuss the emerging smartphone category.
- What is the future for mobile business devices
- What software environments will be most popular for use in business
- How will IT support organisations manage the proliferating device portfolio
Linux in the Enterprise: Server Capabilities and Realities
(45F)
15:30 - 16:30 13 November 2003
Phil Sargeant Matthew Boon
Much discussion and hype surrounds Linux and how it might be seen as a replacement for Unix and Microsoft Windows in the Enterprise. This presentation will provide insights into the issues, trends and technologies that will shape Linux over the next 12 to 24 months.
- Factors and trends driving the adoption of Linux by enterprises
- Does Linux have the maturity to challenge Windows for utility functions and application serving
- The impact of Linux on other operating systems and the competitive landscape
The Future of Windows in the Enterprise
(46E)
17:00 - 18:00 13 November 2003
Tom Bittman
Windows is maturing as an enterprise server operating system. But the market is shifting toward server automation while Linux grows and management and consolidation issues in Windows persist. Discover why selection, tools and best practices have become vital.
- What is the roadmap for Windows server, and does it respond to market needs and trends
- Which tools and best practices should users employ to create better Windows solutions
- When should users consider alternatives to Windows, and how will this choice change
Internet Protocol Virtual Private Networks (IP-VPN): A Case for the Internet?
(46G)
17:00 - 18:00 13 November 2003
Chee Eng To
Network managers face soaring traffic costs and flat spending budgets. The solution to this problem may be the Internet. Understand the benefits and challenges of the Net option in a session supported by an in-depth case study of an IP-VPN network implementation.
- What are the new technologies that help enterprises control soaring bandwidth use and costs
- How will improvements in IP/Internet infrastructure help enterprises build reliable low cost networks
- How can enterprises migrate to IP-VPN services and what are the pitfalls
Client Computing Architectures: Making the Right Choice
(51D)
8:30 - 9:30 14 November 2003
Martin Gilliland
Thin clients are seen by many organisations as a route to lower costs, but they may not deliver savings in every situation. Learn how to select client architecture and discover how future changes will impact your architecture decisions.
- What are the business justifications for using a given client architecture alone or in combination
- How will thin client technology evolve during the next five years
- Who will be the major thin client players in 2007
Network Equipment Vendors: Can Anyone Challenge Cisco?
(51E)
8:30 - 9:30 14 November 2003
Mark Fabbi
Cisco Systems dominates the data world but no one has emerged to rule voice in the same way. Who could take this mantel and where will the battlelines be drawn? We will look at the networking equipment market to reveal an array of choices.
- Through 2008, how will Cisco address both established and new markets
- How will networking vendors differentiate their products and services
- How to deal with vendors to achieve a scalable, flexible and cost-effective network infrastructure
Panel Debate: Linux in the Enterprise
(52F)
10:00 - 11:00 14 November 2003
Ian Bertram Tom Bittman Phil Sargeant Robin Simpson
Come and hear four of the industry's key Linux market experts discuss just how realistic Linux pervading all sections of the enterprise really is. Be prepared for lively debate and discussion as the Panelists and moderator may not all have the same beliefs!
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