Storage Decisions Conference New York - September 24, 2012 Storage Decisions Conference New York - September 24, 2012 Storage Decisions Conference New York - September 24, 2012

Our flagship storage conference - built exclusively for IT pros serious about storage

Vendor-neutral advice for implementing today's top storage solutions

Storage Decisions New York is our flagship event, bringing together over 500 end-users, independent experts, analysists, and top solution providers to engage in thought-provoking presentations, interactive networking opportunities, and sponsor showcases featuring the latest trends and technologies impacting the storage industry. This 2-day conference, scheduled for September 24-25, 2012, is the only place you can find the industry's foremost independent experts - and the most qualified group of storage professionals - under one roof.

By attending, you actively participate in over 30 educational sessions offering vendor-neutral advice and field-tested solutions for overcoming today's top storage challenges. You will walk away with practical tips that you can immplement immediately, while also identifying new ways to simplify complex processes - and get things done faster, smarter, and under budget.

Attendance is FREE for qualified storage pros!

Complete our quick online application to secure your complimentary seat and join our exclusive community of IT professionals serious about storage! Should you have any questions, or wish to register over the phone, please call our Delegate Recruitment Manager, Steven Hart at 617-431-9711.

About Storage Decisions

Storage Decisions conferences and seminars offer a comprehensive curriculum, built to address the specific challenges and complex projects facing today’s IT professional. Storage Decisions events facilitate education, peer-to-peer networking, and vendor interaction that storage pros can use to optimize existing operations. Every Storage Decisions event guarantees cutting-edge technical advice and practical guidance that can be implemented immediately.

Storage Decisions exhibitors and sponsors

Platinum Sponsors (Click logo for sponsor information)

EMC2 IBM Quantum      

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Alacritec Hitachi Data Systems Index Engines Nimbus Data Oracle Spectra
Active Archive Virtual Instruments        

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Bocada Infineta Panzura Quest RedHat TMS

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Top 5 Reasons to Attend

#1:

An independent viewpoint with vendor-neutral advice.

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.
#2:

Breakout sessions tailored to your level of expertise.

While 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.
#3:

Network with more than 500 of your peers and 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.

#4:

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 30 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.

#5:

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.

Attendee Testimonials

98% of attendees would recommend Storage Decisions to a peer or colleague:


“A lot of information to help make decisions!”

“Great speakers, they are all very good in this industy and offer a wealth of knowledge that pertains to my primary job.”

“I enjoyed the real-time discussion on industry trends and technologies. It’s refreshing to understand new ideas and technologies.”

"What made this stand out was not the topic as much as it was the speakers!"

“Cost and quality of speakers. My employer could not finance this trip this year so I paid my own expenses. Couldn’t have done that if there was a conference fee.”

"Great variety of topics - useful for anyone in the storage and general IT arena."

FAQs

Hotel and city information

September 24-25, 2012
New York, NY

Venue information to be announced

Contact

If you have questions regarding enrollment or attendance at the conference, please contact the Delegate Recruitment Manager Steven Hart at 617-431-9711.

For Sponsorship/Exhibiting Opportunities

Jeremy Hurley, 415-281-2919
jhurley@techtarget.com

For Speaking Opportunities

Lindsay Jeanloz, 617-431-9633
ljeanloz@techtarget.com

Conference Chair

Rich Castagna, 415-281-2913
rcastagna@techtarget.com

For Marketing Opportunities and Partnerships

Rick Nendza, 617-431-9634
rnendza@techtarget.com

Mailing Address

Storage Decisions
c/o TechTarget
275 Grove Street
Newton, MA 02466

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