10. No pie in the sky theories or far-flung predictions.

Storage Decisions Chicago provides relevant information that you could put to use immediately. Attendees receive specific expertise that streamline their storage infrastructure through SAN planning, bringing their storage network to the next level of "readiness," identify their best targets for storage automaton and ensure they're in line with looming regulatory compliance.

9. Learn that you're not alone.

It happens to everyone, you spend an inordinate amount of time at work by yourself. Therefore it's easy to feel as if you're the only one facing the problems of the storage world. After attending Storage Decisions, you realize that your're NOT alone. With over 500 attendees gathered under one roof, this proves to be an excellent opportunity to network, trade ideas and forge new relationships.

8. Second City No More

For serious storage professionals, May is the start of the New Year and Chicago is Times Square. That's because Chicago hosts the premier Storage Decisions Conference of 2007. Get up to speed with all of the latest trends, upcoming news and information, and of course, the best FREE storage education. All of the vendors will be putting their best foot forward by bringing their newest and best equipment. Browse for the upcoming year and take advantage of the show floor deals.

7. Breakout workshops tailored to your level of expertise.

While conference main session themes are relevant to virtually all storage managers, you have the opportunity to pursue topics targeted to your specific information needs. You're able to schedule your itinerary specific to your level of expertise and by the topics most pressing to your organization's storage needs.

6. An independent viewpoint. A cohesive and complete program.

At other conferences, vendor-types deliver thinly veiled sales pitches disguised as content. At Storage Decisions, every speaker is independent – so there is no hidden agendas in the advice they deliver. Attendees get information they can trust that addresses the key issues they face now.

5. Ease the pain of buying storage.

The process of purchasing storage can be trying – from research to RFP writing to negotiating with sales reps. After your three days at Storage Decisions, the process gets a whole lot simpler. We have over 60 of the top vendors gathered in one convenient place. Attendees make the comparison themselves in minutes by talking to representatives at each booth and learning everything they need to know from a qualified person whose job it is to answer their queries.

4. Invitation only.

Our pre-screening registration process guarantees only qualified attendees are allowed into the conference. This allows for a great opportunity to trade ideas and unprecedented peer-to-peer networking.

3. Not just educational, but fun.

The special events planned throughout the show offer you peer networking opportunities to meet and talk with other Storage Decisions attendees while enjoying complimentary food and drinks in a relaxed setting.

2. FREE attendance.

As a qualified storage professional, you can attend Storage Decisions at no charge. The conference costs are 100% covered by our sponsors and exhibitors.

1. The most important reason: YOU.

At Storage Decisions, the entire three-day conference centers on the attendees. The best independent experts come to Storage Decisions specifically to educate you. Not only that, but they will answer all of your questions honestly and help you out with your most pressing problems.

Why You Should Attend ...

We've rewritten the rules on technology conferences. Gone are the days when you spend a lot of money only to return with bits and pieces of information. Other industry conferences merely identify the issues you face. We tackle them head on with specific how-to advice to conquer your toughest storage decisions and technical challenges.

This exclusive event is brought to you by SearchStorage.com and Storage magazine. Storage Decisions is invaluable to technical and business decision makers due to its strategic, vendor-neutral content. It brings together top storage industry experts who deliver step-by-step best practices to save you the time and frustration of going it alone. Learn from celebrated storage experts and industry analysts who reveal the most effective real-world solutions. Plus, learn how to avoid the hidden pitfalls that could cost you unnecessary time and money.