Evolving Solutions

VMware VMWorld 2021
2021-10-04 - 2021-10-07 | MN
Before you can build and evolve what comes next, you have to imagine it–even as the world seems to shift on its axis. VMworld can help make this world a reality. Find out how at this year’s event. Register now.

Evolving Solutions & Silver Peak SD-WAN Workshop
2021-10-19 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
Evolving Solutions and Silver Peak (now Aruba) would like to invite you to a complimentary half-day workshop, featuring an interactive guided lab experience and deep dive into the EdgeConnect™ SD-WAN edge platform.
Throughout the course of the workshop, you will:

Learn how to architect and operate an SD-WAN
Learn how to successfully deploy an SD-WAN through a series of hands-on labs
Take a deep dive into advanced SD-WAN features and capabilities
Practice real-world scenarios to become an expert in operations and troubleshooting
Earn an SD-WAN certification

The workshop will run from 10:00am-3:00pm CT at the Evolving Solutions office.
Peak Performance Workshop Agenda:
9:30 am – 10:00 am: Arrive/Welcome
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Peak Performance Workshop
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Peak Performance Workshop
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Happy Hour – Located at Robert’s (just 5 minutes from Evolving Solutions office)
Let us bring the next step in your SD-WAN journey to you while you become the SD-WAN expert on your team. Register Now to save your seat!

NetApp INSIGHT 2021
2021-10-19 - 2021-10-22 | MN
How can we top INSIGHT 2020, our most CEO-packed, specialist-filled event ever? Try even better keynotes, sessions, networking, and entertainment for starters. Move over Salt-N-Pepa, INSIGHT 2021 Digital just might be the tech event of the decade. Register now.

IBM TechU
2021-10-24 - 2021-10-28 | MN
Continue to learn. Reinvent yourself.

The premier virtual training event for deep technical content on IBM IT Infrastructure products and solutions. Register now.

NVIDIA GTC
2021-11-07 - 2021-11-11 | MN
NVIDIA GTC is a global conference that brings together developers and visionaries who are shaping our world with the power of AI, accelerated computing, computer graphics, data science, and more. Join us online for an inspiring keynote from NVIDIA CEO and Founder Jensen Huang, as well as interactive sessions and inspiring talks from luminaries around the world. Register today >

IBM Storage Ransomware Protection and Bourbon Tasting Event
2021-11-11 15:30 - 17:00 | MN
Thursday, November 11, 2021
3:30 – 5:00 PM CST

Become a “Bourbon-ologist” and an expert with IBM Storage Ransomware Protection all in the same virtual event with Evolving Solutions and IBM.
Ever wonder what bourbon experts are doing when they swirl the glass under their nose? Should I drink my whiskey straight or with water? Answer these questions and more with David Mays, Whiskey Expert at TasterPros. You will learn the nuances of how to nose, taste, and evaluate just like the pros!
Brian Sherman, IBM Distinguished Engineer, will share his expertise before we dive into some wonderful bourbon tasting. Topics will include:

The latest news on Safeguarded Copy for DS8000 and FlashSystem
Advanced designs for maximum data protection such as Cyber Vault
Sizing and implementation guidelines
Stories of other client deployments, lessons learned, and success stories

Register now!

AWS re:Invent
2021-11-28 - 2021-12-03 | MN
Come build with us
Join us in Las Vegas and online to learn and build. We have many learning opportunities that cover all interests and experience levels.
Register today!

Dynatrace & Business Observability: Tying IT Metrics to Business Outcomes
2022-03-23 15:30 - 17:00 | MN
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 from 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CST

When is a technical problem a business problem? Wouldn’t life be simpler if you always knew the answer to that question? That’s exactly what Dynatrace Business Analytics delivers.
Join Robert Stojan, former Dynatrace customer, now Client Engineer at Dynatrace, and Jordan Gador, Observability Sales Leader at Evolving Solutions, as they dive into ways to help you provide actionable insights that enable better business outcomes.
After the webinar, join us for a virtual whiskey tasting experience with David Mays, Whiskey Educator at TasterPros. You will learn the nuances of how to nose, taste, and evaluate just like the pros!
In this session we will:

Understand the business impact (such as lost revenue) of digital experiences and IT metrics quickly
Drill down into conversion rate analytics to understand what is causing customers to drop off
Ensure website or application changes don’t have unforeseen negative impacts before you release to customers
Pull data from a variety of sources to gain a complete picture of your business KPIs
Enrich your business KPIs with important metadata including audience segments, functional errors, and context from business tools – all in one place.

Register by March 14, 2022 to reserve your spot and receive your tasting kit prior to the webinar.

Red Hat Summit 2022
2022-05-10 - 2022-05-11 | MN
Red Hat® Summit 2022 is where ideas and innovation come together to shape the future of enterprise IT. With virtual, in-person, and on-demand offerings available for this year’s event, you have the opportunity to shape conversations around open cloud technology, digital transformation, and much more.
For more information visit: https://www.redhat.com/en/summit

IBM Think
2022-05-10 - 2022-05-11 | MN
IBM Think 2022 – Think is where you can see how IBM applies expertise and technology — from AI and automation to hybrid cloud and cybersecurity — to create a brighter future.
Join IBM’s community of thinkers, makers, doers and creators as we connect to solve the most complex challenges facing businesses today. Think Broadcast is a free digital event that’s open to everyone, and Think on Tour is a series of small, invite-only events happening around the world.
For more information visit: https://www.ibm.com/events/think/

VeeamOn
2022-05-16 - 2022-05-19 | MN
VeeamON is Veeam’s® global user and partner conference connecting IT pros and experts so they can discover what’s next in Modern Data Protection. The event schedule includes learning, networking and inspiration sessions that can help take your backup and recovery strategy to the next level.
For more information visit: https://www.veeam.com/veeamon

Make the Double Play: Save Time and Cost While Automating Your Cloud Infrastructure
2022-05-25 11:00 - 16:00 | Target Field, 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
As cloud footprints—and bills— get bigger, it is becoming increasingly important to optimize cloud resources as workload requirements change. During this session, we will discuss how continuous optimization is a core pillar of successful cloud operations, and the key to ensuring that your organization realizes the full potential of the cloud. Go below the surface to learn how your team can easily integrate, automate, and financially optimize your cloud workflows.

After the session, join Evolving Solutions and NetApp at Target Field as the Minnesota Twins take on the Detroit Tigers.
Register here today to save your spot in this exclusive event.

Cisco Live
2022-06-12 - 2022-06-16 | MN
Cisco Live ignites creativity, delivers practical know-how, and accelerates the connections that fuel the digital future.
For more information visit: https://www.ciscolive.com/

HPE Discover
2022-06-28 - 2022-06-30 | MN
From the latest insights in secure connectivity, hybrid cloud, AI and unified data analytics, HPE Discover 2022 is the best place to stay ahead of the trends and technologies that will move your business forward, faster.
For more information visit: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/discover.html

Intelligent Observability
2022-09-27 15:30 - 17:30 | O’Shaughnessy Distilling Company, 600 Malcolm Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414, United States
Join Evolving Solutions and Dynatrace as they discuss how you can simplify cloud complexity and innovate faster, more efficiently, and more securely with automatic and intelligent observability.
Then enjoy a private tour of the distillery and whiskey tasting with delicious appetizers and drinks inspired by O’Shaughnessy Distilling Company’s spirits.

Observability Across a Hybrid Cloud Architecture
2022-09-28 11:30 - 13:00 | Mac’s Local Eats, 5656 Oakland Avenue, St. Louis, MN, 63110, United States
Technology is critical to business success. To ensure your IT environment enables the best outcomes, monitoring and observing your IT systems is essential.
An effective observability approach helps you realize the value of your technology investments by ensuring performance, containing costs, and driving innovation.
As organizations undertake a hybrid cloud approach, observability becomes challenging. This is due to a myriad of reasons, including understanding where lines of responsibility are drawn; leveraging observability offerings from multiple vendors, and defining how current resources can be optimally leveraged.
Attend this session to learn how Evolving Solutions and LogicMonitor help organizations address these challenges by separating the signal from the noise. This allows our clients to make informed decisions about how to leverage hybrid cloud to drive innovation and better business outcomes.

NetApp Insights 2022
2022-11-01 - 2022-11-03 | MN
NetApp INSIGHT 2022 will showcase the people redefining what’s possible in a hybrid cloud world. NetApp will lay out a new vision for data storage, data management, and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
Learn more and register for NetApp INSIGHT!

Driving Sustainable Value with LinuxONE (Part 1) Webinar
2022-11-01 10:00 - 10:45 | MN
In part one of the LinuxONE overview, we will cover key topics including infrastructure capabilities, leveraging the latest chip technology, and virtualization enhancements.
Presenter: Monte Bauman, LinuxONE Solution Architect, IBM
Register today to secure a spot.

Driving Sustainable Value with LinuxONE (Part 2) Webinar
2022-11-03 10:00 - 10:45 | MN
In part two of the LinuxONE overview, we will deep dive into the software solutions, workloads, and use cases applicable to businesses of all types.
Presenter: Monte Bauman, LinuxONE Solution Architect, IBM
Register today to secure a spot.

Securing Your Organization for the Era of Quantum Computing Webinar
2022-11-08 10:00 - 10:45 | MN
In this session, learn how IBM Quantum Safe secures your organization for the era of quantum computing, and is tailored to your organization’s needs and risks.
Presenter: Michael Jordan, Distinguished Engineer, IBM Z Security, IBM
Register today to secure a spot.

Enabling Deep Learning, AI, and Machine Learning Webinar
2022-11-10 10:00 - 10:45 | MN
During this session, learn how to drive new value across your business with accelerated AI insights from every client interaction. IBM’s Telum Processor is built to enable low latency for faster insights at scale and at lower cost, and to build and train AI models with open-source tools for framework interoperability.
Presenter: Elpida Tzortzatos, IBM Fellow, IBM Z AI Strategy and Chief Technology Officer z/OS, IBM
Register today to secure a spot.

Conquer Compliance Drift Webinar
2022-11-15 10:00 - 10:45 | MN
In this session, learn how to take the complexity and ambiguity out of compliance efforts with specific baseline standards, automated fact collection, and clear 1:1 mappings of regulations.
Presenter: Michael Jordan, Distinguished Engineer, IBM Z Security, IBM
Register today to secure a spot.

Enabling System Recovery Webinar
2022-11-17 10:00 - 10:45 | MN
During this session, learn how GDPS and flexible capacity offerings deliver IT resiliency, and how they can be tailored to meet system recovery objectives, including resiliency, flexibility, automation, and monitoring.
Presenters: Tom Ward, Worldwide IBM Z Business Resilience Principal, IBM & Leon Manten, Worldwide IBM Z Principal Sales Leader, IBM
Register today to secure a spot.

One True Zero Live: Minneapolis
2023-04-05 11:30 - 15:30 | McNamara Alumni Center – UofM, 200 SE Oak St., Minneapolis, MN, 55455, United States
It might seem impossible to achieve a zero trust architecture that’s seamless, secure, and cost-effective. It’s not. Join Zscaler as they separate zero trust fact from fiction. You’ll discover lessons your peers have learned in achieving the promise of a true zero trust platform, and walk away with practical insights you can share with your colleagues to strengthen your security posture, streamline access to applications, and deliver an optimized digital experience for your hybrid workforce.
Register here.

Gateway to Innovation Conference
2023-04-26 07:00 - 18:30 | America’s Center Convention Complex, Americas Ballroom – 2nd Floor, 701 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, 63101, United States
The Gateway to Innovation Conference is the region’s premier single-day event designed for the IT executive community.
Maintaining a competitive edge with innovative IT is critical for companies and organizations of all sizes as we all are tasked to do more with less. The annual Gateway to Innovation Conference provides a unique opportunity for our region’s IT leadership to gather, to explore ways to maintain a competitive advantage in this global economy, and to grow the IT industry in the St. Louis region. We hope the event provides you many opportunities to learn, engage with other IT professionals, and gain inspiration from regional successes and our national speakers.

IBM Think 2023
2023-05-08 17:30 - 2023-05-11 12:00 | Universal Loews Resort in Orlando, 6601 Adventure Way, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
IBM Think 2023 will bring together senior business and technology leaders from across industries for two and a half days of exploration, discussion, and innovation.

Advance your business imperatives with cutting-edge technology and expertise. Conference themes:

Speed and scale with open hybrid cloud
Quality and efficiency with AI automation
Agility and security with resilient infrastructure
Growth and sustainability with end-to-end solutions and services
Act today, prepare for tomorrow with quantum computing

AWS Immersion Day
2023-05-11 13:00 - 17:00 | MN
Evolving Solutions and Dynatrace are hosting an AWS Immersion Day on Modernization and Advanced Observability. During the session, AWS and Dynatrace experts will explore fully automated, AI-powered performance observability and scaling across AWS hybrid-cloud environments. They will take a deep dive into AWS services that can help your organization build intelligent solutions in the cloud.
Join this virtual session to learn:
– How to use technology to automatically discovery end-to-end applications, including services, processes, and hosts – including a 100% complete dependency map for the entire environment.
– How you can significantly reduce troubleshooting by using AI and automation to detect problems, pinpoint root cause (including the business impact) – all with zero configuration.
– How to detect if customers are impacted by the migration process by analyzing data across all tiers of the tech stack – from the browser to the code level, clearly and easily.
Lab time, easy set-up, and other information will be provided at the virtual workshop.
Register today

Red Hat Summit
2023-05-23 07:00 - 2023-05-25 16:00 | Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, 415 Summer Street, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Be the architect of your technology journey. The landscape of IT is constantly evolving and it’s on all of us to know what’s happening now and help shape what’s coming next. Join us at Red Hat Summit, May 23-25, in Boston, to try new features and explore the future of open source, hybrid cloud, and automation.
Once you register for the event, you can participate in a range of activities, including interactive and keynote sessions, networking, and more.

Cisco Live!
2023-06-04 - 2023-06-08 | MN
Save the date for Cisco Live 2023 – Cisco Live will be held June 4-8, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2023 St. Louis CIO Executive Leadership Summit
2023-10-05 08:00 - 16:00 | MN
The theme of the 2023 St. Louis CIO Executive Leadership Summit is Resilient Leadership: Dreaming Big and Delivering a Secure Digital Agenda. Inflationary pressures and other macro-economic challenges are creating headwinds for technology executives and fellow members of the C-suite to execute on and achieve strategic goals through 2023. The fast-changing socio-economic landscape is prompting technology executives to become more creative than ever and to draw upon authentic and inclusive leadership skills to inspire their teams.
Here are the four prevailing leadership and technology trends that HMG Strategy will be focusing on throughout its 2023 Executive Leadership Summit Series:

Innovation & Invention to Spur Revenue Growth
Fostering World-Class Collaboration and Teaming
Harnessing Advanced Technology to Drive Cost Reduction
Securing a Global Digital Agenda

Global economic challenges are creating unique opportunities for business technology executives to foster a collaborative culture, embrace fresh innovative approaches, and develop strong partnerships to leverage hot technologies such as AI, ChatGPT, cloud platforms and cyber technologies to securely move the needle for the business and win in tumultuous times.
