FRAMINGHAM, MA — (Marketwire) — 03/21/13 — — the leading conference series focused on the evolution of IT architecture for a new world of mobility, big data and business agility — will bring together the most diverse group of IT executives and IT professionals ever assembled in SNW-s history to share insights, participate in discussions, spotlight new solutions and lead training sessions on the technology and IT architecture issues shaping today-s data-driven businesses.
Taking place April 2-4 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida, will bring together experts from companies including GoDaddy, Shutterfly and Progressive Insurance and others representing financial services, government, education, healthcare and more.
Addressing the theme “Intelligent Architecture for the Data-Driven Business,” IT leaders will join top industry analysts and technology hardware, software and services providers to cover a broad range of solutions, including the cloud, big data, mobility and storage innovations. Highlights from more than the 100 session include: “Clouds and the Data Center of the Future” on Tuesday, April 2; “Big Data, Mobility and the Future of Data Management” on Wednesday, April 3; and “Solid State, Cloud Storage and Storage Innovation” on Thursday, April 4.
“IT continues to play a vital role in building and executing business strategies, and the agenda at this spring-s SNW provides invaluable insight and details enterprises need to stay competitive in our tech driven society,” said John Amato, vice president and publisher, Computerworld. “The depth and breadth of the topics we-ll be addressing at SNW Spring 2013 — and the diversity of users, analysts and technology providers who-ll gather here — is further evidence that this conference continues lead the way in spotlighting today-s most relevant trends.”
To provide an enhanced learning environment, SNW will continue to incorporate interactive sessions and offer a large number of SNIA Tutorials. The Hands-on-Lab returns to SNW to provide attendees with the opportunity to experience the latest storage and data management technologies. Attendees can also speak with solution experts and see demonstrations in the conference Expo Hall. Extending the learning opportunities, attendees can refresh their knowledge in the content-rich SNIA Certification Prep Sessions and then take the CompTIA Storage+ Powered by SNIA exam at any worldwide testing center.
“With the steady pace of technology change — and the acceleration of the IT community-s role in leading their businesses to capitalize on these new innovative technologies — the educational and training opportunities at SNW are integral for everyone-s continued personal development,” said Wayne M. Adams, chairman, SNIA Board of Directors. “With SNW-s wide-breadth of expert presentations and revealing informative panel discussions, the SNW event remains at the forefront of the latest developments that enable IT professionals and the businesses they support.”
SNW Spring 2013 sponsors include Dell, Oracle, HP, SafeNet, Skyera, Astute, Avere, FalconStar, Infortrend, QLogic, SMART Storage Systems, SwiftTest, TigerCloud and Viking Technology. These and other leading technology vendors will be showcasing cutting-edge products and solutions in the SNW Expo, another key component of the conference experience.
SNW is produced by Computerworld and co-owned by and the (the Storage Networking Industry Association).
To register for SNW Spring 2013, please call 800-883-9090, email , or visit to register online.
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Computerworld is the leading source of technology news and information for IT influencers, providing peer perspective, IT leadership and business results. Computerworld-s award-winning website (), publication, focused conference series, custom solutions and custom research forms the hub of the world-s largest (40+ edition) global IT media network and provides opportunities for IT solutions providers to engage this audience. Computerworld leads the industry with an online audience of over 3.8 million unique, monthly visitors (Omniture, November 2012) and was recognized as the Best Website by ASBPE and TABPI in 2012. Computerworld is published by IDG Enterprise, a subsidiary of International Data Group (IDG), the world-s leading media, events and research company. Company information is available at .
The Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) is a not-for-profit global organization, made up of some 400 member companies spanning virtually the entire storage industry. SNIA-s mission is to lead the storage industry worldwide in developing and promoting standards, technologies, and educational services to empower organizations in the management of information. To this end, the SNIA is uniquely committed to delivering standards, education, and services that will propel open storage networking solutions into the broader market. For additional information, visit the SNIA Web site at .
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