In 2008, storage managers are still struggling with many of the same issues you’ve dealt with for years. Data volume keeps growing at an alarming pace making backup and restore an ongoing struggle, user and business demands keep growing, and capacity management and data migration are becoming more and more critical -- and more and more complicated.

But things have changed. With a perfect storm of factors swirling about storage shops, it’s critical that you evaluate the viability of your storage infrastructure now. The virtualization craze is causing havoc with storage systems. Power and cooling costs are a real issue and storage is clearly in the crosshairs of conservation efforts. Data breaches that make front page news are now the storage team’s fault. Your data retention practices are now Exhibit A in your organization’s defense in lawsuits and audits. Storage expertise has become so specialized that you can’t find good help. And the math will never work if you try to simply address more data with more equipment. All this with a recession looming

Constantly fighting fires is no longer a viable plan.

But there are answers. Storage managers are applying “new” management concepts like data classification, data management, data protection and storage tiering with successful results. And the last wave of technology innovation – VTLs, CDP, data deduplication, storage virtualization, archiving, data encryption and CAS – are ready for prime time as the leading technology providers have either established a track record and financial stability or been acquired and integrated into larger vendors’ suites.

At Storage Decisions, the world’s leading independent storage experts will show you how your peers are meeting the challenges you face. The 3-day, 6 track agenda will delve in-depth into the practical application of these “new” technologies and concepts – as well as provide the latest tips and advice on more traditional storage technology and practice.

Don’t miss this opportunity to claim one of just 500 delegate seats. Storage Decisions is free to attend, but you must apply and meet specific qualifying criteria – ensuring that you network exclusively with true peers. Submit your online application today or call Delegate Relations Manager Jack O’Connell at 781-657-1709 .

“The Best 3 Days You Can Spend Out of the Office"

The Storage Decisions Conference, created by the team that brings you Storage magazine and SearchStorage.com, has earned its reputation as the one conference that addresses the information that storage managers need now.

How? By creating -- at each edition of the conference -- a custom agenda that addresses the projects that storage-focused IT managers need now.

• Storage Decisions is designed to give you the most useful information for your job and career and the only true opportunity for valuable peer networking:
• Each one of the 500 delegates is a true peer - a storage-focused IT professional (with no vendors allowed in the sessions)
• Each one of the speakers is an independent expert - so you get objective advice, not sales pitches
• Each session is new and addresses today's reality - supporting the overall theme of the conference
• The 6 individual conference tracks allow you to attend sessions that meet your specific information needs
• The 60 most relevant storage technology providers are available to you every day in our exhibit hall receptions
• Our Emerging Technology Showcase highlights cutting-edge storage start-ups who are ready for prime time
• The Meet the VARs program offers advice on maximizing the value and service you get from resellers
• Networking lunches and receptions offer time for you to share best practices and trade horror stories with your peers

If you’re responsible for your organization's data storage, you cannot afford to miss this conference. Submit your delegate application today!

Bring the Team

With 6 distinct session tracks, Storage Decisions addresses the information needs of each of the folks who have a hand in managing your storage operations. Be sure to tell your peers about Storage Decisions!

Upcoming Events

If you are interested in Storage Decisions Chicago, you should attend Backup School Chicago on March 18th.

Learn more about Backup School here