Palm Beach hosts 2015 VMware USERCON – April 16

by Steve Earle | Apr 13, 2015 | Events, Marketing, Newsletters

Officially launched in August of 2010, the VMware User Group (VMUG) is an independent, global, customer-led organization, created to maximize members’ use of VMware and partner solutions through knowledge sharing, training, collaboration, and events. With over 100,000 members worldwide, we are the largest organization for virtualization users.

VMUG UserCons bring together a community, both locally and globally, where users can learn from VMware employees, a broad base of VMware partners, and most importantly, each other. VMUG UserCon is your direct connection to the VMUG support system that helps you improve your skills and advance your career.

Premier CIO networking – Tomorrow!

by Steve Earle | Apr 6, 2015 | Events, Marketing, Newsletters

This week sees one of the most important events on the South Florida calendar – The 9th Annual “State of the CIO”. This year the keynote address will be given by Manny Medina who is both a terrific speaker and a great local personality. There is still time to get your tickets for this fantastic once a year premier CIO networking and educational event.

Manny Medina – "State of the CIO" Wednesday, April 8

by joshuapiller | Apr 6, 2015 | Events, Marketing, Newsletters

Join the CIO Council and learn about the trends that are shaping the future CIO.

The State of the CIO event provides a forum for an open exchange of ideas, collaboration on issues of mutual importance, leveraged vendor relationships, and focused community involvement

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Speakers:

Keynote: Manuel D. Medina, Medina Capital
Manuel D. Medina is the founding and managing partner of Medina Capital. Medina has more than 30 years of experience as a highly successful businessman with expertise in areas including technology, finance, international business, and government contracting.

Panel Moderator: Gary Beach, Publisher Emeritus, CIO Magazine
Gary Beach brings more than 30 years of information technology publishing experience to his role as publisher emeritus of IDG’s CIO magazine.

Paul Martine
CIO, Citrix Systems
Paul Martine is the V.P. of Operations & CIO of Citrix Systems, a position he has held since 2007

Benny Lago
Senior VP and CIO, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd
Benigno “Benny” Lago brings twenty years of IT experience to the role of Senior VP and CIO of the newly expanded Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd

Debbie Kartcher
CIO, Miami-Dade County Public Schools
As the chief information officer for the nation’s fourth-largest school district, Karcher plans and directs its information technology strategy

Joel Steigelfest
CIO, Cross Country Home Services
As the chief information officer at CCHS, Joel Steigelfest leads all aspects of the company’s information technology disciplines

Ronaldo Montmann
VP Information Technology, Broward Health
Ronaldo is responsible for the day-to-day management of application systems, technology infrastructure, telecommunications, data security, and customer service

Agenda:

By-Invitation only CIO Breakfast (Vendor Sponsored)
7:00 am – 7:30 am    Registration for “By-Invitation CIO Breakfast”
7:30 am – 8:30 am    Breakfast and Networking

General Session:

7:30 am – 8:30 am    Sponsor Setup
8:30 am – 9:45 am    Registration, Breakfast, Exhibits and Networking
9:45 am – 10:00 am    2015 CIO Council Kick-off
10:00 am – 10:30 am    Key-note Address
10:30 am – 10:45 am    Sponsor Introductions
10:45 am – 11:30 am    Panel Discussion & Q&A
11:30 am – 12:00 pm    Raffle (sponsor give-aways) and wrap-up