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🌟 Introducing the 4th of 4 Keynote Speakers for TMGs Zenith 2024! 🌟 TMG is thrilled to announce that Drew Lydecker from AVANT Communications will be joining us as a keynote speaker at our Zenith TODAY! Drew comes from a family of entrepreneurs who have continually pushed the envelope in disrupting the status quo by focusing on high value and high touch solutions. Drew built AVANT to fill a void in the market created by the accelerating pace of change in IT. Prior to this, Drew worked as a Voice & Data specialist at CDW where he played a key part in helping CDW become one of the largest telecommunications agents in the world and the number one specialist on the team. If you want excitement and inspiration, this is the speaker for you!! This is a DO NOT miss speech! TMG Zenith will bring together 15 scheduled speakers and 4 Keynote speakers, focusing on IT, security, and more. Don’t miss this chance to network, learn about the latest trends, and connect with peers, all while enjoying food, drinks, and complimentary valet parking! Mark your calendar for an engaging day of discovery and insights. Seth Marsh

🌟 Introducing the 3rd of 4 Keynote Speakers for TMGs Zenith 2024! 🌟 TMG is thrilled to announce that Keyaan Williams will be joining us as a keynote speaker at our Zenith on October 8th! Keyaan Williams has been deploying programs to support enterprise risk management and privacy for more than two decades. After serving in the U.S. Army Chemical Corps and leading cybersecurity programs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), he started a global consulting firm focused on executive education, strategy, and enterprise risk management. Keyaan actively serves as a board member for commercial and non-profit companies. He also serves as a mentor and advisor for board directors and early-stage entrepreneurs. You can find his insights about board governance, corporate strategy, enterprise risk, and cybersecurity on LinkedIn, in published books, and in professional journals. You do not want to miss this! TMGs Zenith will bring together 15 scheduled speakers and 4 Keynote speakers, focusing on IT, security, and more. Don’t miss this chance to network, learn about the latest trends, and connect with peers, all while enjoying food, drinks, and complimentary valet parking! Mark your calendar for an engaging day of discovery and insights. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eM_nc-SA

🌟 Introducing the 2nd of our 4 Keynote Speaker for TMGs Zenith! 🌟 TMG is thrilled to announce that Andy Bird from AVANT Communications will be joining us as a keynote speaker at TMGs Zenith on October 8th! Andy Bird is a seasoned IT Professional with 25 years in the industry. He has led teams that built 5 CCaaS platforms. He has created a full-stack platform with 219 engineers. Andy's specialties are Generative AI, CCaaS, UCaaS, and buying models. He has worked as a product manager for Avaya, SVP of product at West Corp, and VP of product at Concentix. This is one not to be missed out on! TMGs Zenith will bring together 15 scheduled speakers and 4 Keynote speakers, focusing on IT, security, and more. Don’t miss this chance to network, learn about the latest trends, and connect with peers, all while enjoying food, drinks, and complimentary valet parking! Mark your calendar for an engaging day of discovery and insights. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eM_nc-SA

🌟 Introducing the first of 4 Keynote Speakers for TMGs Zenith 2024! 🌟 TMG is thrilled to announce that Eric Andresen will be joining us as a keynote speaker at our Zenith on October 8th! Eric is a seasoned IT Professional with 35 years of experience, the last ten years working full-time in Cybersecurity and Governance. Eric supports his organization, who is a member of the US Critical Manufacturing Sector and operates a Security Awareness Program in over 60 countries and 200 locations. Eric is an IEEE Sr. Member and earned his bachelor’s degree in Information Security with honors and an emphasis in Cybersecurity management from the University of Massachusetts in 2018. Don't miss this incredible session! TMGs Zenith will bring together 15 scheduled speakers and 4 Keynote speakers, focusing on IT, security, and more. Don’t miss this chance to network, learn about the latest trends, and connect with peers, all while enjoying food, drinks, and complimentary valet parking! Mark your calendar for an engaging day of discovery and insights. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eM_nc-SA

Introducing Akamai Technologies, another one of our Altitude sponsors for TMG Zenith! Akamai is a leading content delivery network (CDN) and cloud services provider that helps businesses deliver secure, high-performance digital experiences globally. They offer solutions for web and mobile performance, cloud security, and media delivery, ensuring fast and secure online interactions. Want to learn more about Akamai? Listen to Tony Lauro Director of Security Strategy for Akamai Technologies. He’s been involved with Information Security since the late 90s when he worked for a large US-based telecom provider. With over 20 years of Information Security operations experience, Tony has worked and consulted in many verticals including finance, automotive, medical/healthcare, enterprise, and mobile applications. He is currently responsible for Akamai’s North / Central / South American clients advising in the areas of adversarial resiliency, security architecture, and cyber security strategy. Tony’s previous responsibilities include consulting with healthcare, commerce, finance, and public sector clients at Akamai, managing security operations and penetration testing for a mobile payments company, and overseeing security and compliance responsibilities for a global financial software services organization. TMGs Zenith will bring together 15 scheduled speakers and 5 Keynote speakers, focusing on IT, security, and more. Don’t miss this chance to network, learn about the latest trends, and connect with peers, all while enjoying food, drinks, and complimentary valet parking! Mark your calendar for an engaging day of discovery and insights. Register Here:https://lnkd.in/eM_nc-SA

Introducing Nile, one of our Altitude sponsors for TMG Zenith! Nile is out to reduce 30 years of unnecessary network complexities!  Nile delivers true Network as a Service (NaaS) for wired and wireless campus LANs with the industry’s first-ever performance guarantee from a manufacturer. T The Nile Access Service stops malware sprawl as it prevents lateral movement by default out of the box with no configuration. It has a deterministic system design that allows for closed-loop automation. The AI automates lifecycle tasks offloading operational management burden. Businesses can realize > 60% lower TCO with its cloud-native and agile delivery model, and some customers have even realized lower cyber insurance premiums! Preserve capital & optimize cash flow with OPEX consumption from Nile. Want to learn more about Nile? Listen to Stephen B. Austin, Regional Sales Director at Nile, with 30 years of experience in technology. His career journey has included the US Air Force, multiple VARs, and OEMs such as Brocade, VMware, HashiCorp, and now, Nile. Stephen has leveraged his technology background to solve business problems from small businesses to global enterprises across multiple industries.  TMGs Zenith will bring together 15 scheduled speakers and 4 Keynote speakers, focusing on IT, security, and more. Don’t miss this chance to network, learn about the latest trends, and connect with peers, all while enjoying food, drinks, and complimentary valet parking! Mark your calendar for an engaging day of discovery and insights. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eM_nc-SA

Introducing Dialpad, one of our Altitude sponsors for TMGs Zenith! Dialpad is a cloud-based communication platform that integrates voice, video, messaging, and meetings for businesses. It leverages artificial intelligence to provide features like real-time transcription, call sentiment analysis, and automated notetaking. The platform is highly scalable, offering seamless integration with CRM systems and productivity tools, making it ideal for remote and hybrid work environments. Want to learn more about DialPad? Listen to Dan Ring who has 30 years of experience in communications, including the last three years with Dialpad. He currently manages the Midwest for Dialpad. Dialpad is the leading Ai-Powered Customer Intelligence Platform that is completely transforming how the world works together. They have designed one, beautiful workspace that seamlessly combines the most advanced Ai Contact Center, Ai Sales, Ai Voice, and Ai Meetings with Ai Messaging.  TMGs Zenith will bring together 15 scheduled speakers and 4 Keynote speakers, focusing on IT, security, and more. Don’t miss this chance to network, learn about the latest trends, and connect with peers, all while enjoying food, drinks, and complimentary valet parking! Mark your calendar for an engaging day of discovery and insights. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eM_nc-SA

Introducing Keyfactor, one of our Altitude sponsors for TMG Zenith! Keyfactor is a leading provider of secure identity management solutions, focusing on public key infrastructure (PKI) and digital certificate management. Their platform helps organizations automate the issuance, management, and protection of digital certificates, enhancing security and compliance. Want to learn more about Keyfactor? Listen to Chris Hickman who is the Chief Security Officer at Keyfactor. As a member of the senior management team, Chris is responsible for establishing & maintaining Keyfactor’s leadership position as a world-class, technical organization with deep security industry expertise. He leads client success initiatives and helps integrate the voice of the customer directly into Keyfactor’s platform and capability set. Chris previously held the position of Director of Technical Services at Alacris, an Ottawa-based smartcard and certificate management company, which was sold to Microsoft and is now part of the Microsoft Identity Manager product suite. Chris has worked on PKI projects for organizations and firms including NATO, both the U.S. and Canadian Departments of Defense, Fortune 100 banks and financial institutions, manufacturers, insurance companies, telecommunication providers, and retailers. He remains a trusted resource for enterprises looking to leverage digital certificates within existing portfolios and new product development. Chris lives in Ottawa, Canada, and enjoys traveling with his family, working on classic cars, and photography. TMGs Zenith will bring together 15 scheduled speakers and 5 Keynote speakers, focusing on IT, security, and more. Don’t miss this chance to network, learn about the latest trends, and connect with peers, all while enjoying food, drinks, and complimentary valet parking! Mark your calendar for an engaging day of discovery and insights. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eM_nc-SA

Introducing Avaya, one of our Horizon sponsors for TMGs Zenith! Avaya is a global leader in business communications and collaboration solutions. They specialize in unified communications (UC), contact center solutions, and cloud-based platforms designed to enhance customer and employee experiences. Avaya's technology enables businesses to manage voice, video, messaging, and conferencing through integrated systems, improving productivity and collaboration. The company offers on-premises, hybrid, and cloud deployment options, catering to organizations of all sizes. Want to learn more about Avaya? Come listen to Jared Widman, Strategic Channel Director at Avaya. He responsible for the National partner community.  Jared has 22 years of experience in the technology industry, with roles spanning from sales engineering, channel management, and global director roles with ATX, SBC/AT&T, & Verizon Business. Jared holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, as well as certification in Avaya technology. TMG Zenith will bring together 15 scheduled speakers and 5 Keynote speakers, focusing on IT, security, and more. Don’t miss this chance to network, learn about the latest trends, and connect with peers, all while enjoying food, drinks, and complimentary valet parking! Mark your calendar for an engaging day of discovery and insights. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eM_nc-SA

Introducing Expedient, another one of our Altitude sponsors for TRMGs Zenith! Meet the company that is THE cloud and data center infrastructure provider that offers managed services, cloud solutions, disaster recovery, and data center colocation to businesses. They focus on helping organizations optimize their IT infrastructure by transitioning to cloud environments while maintaining control, security, and compliance. Expedient's services are designed to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure business continuity. Want to learn more about Expedient? Come listen to AJ Kuftic! He is the Field CTO for Expedient. AJ has over 15 years of experience as a customer and partner helping end users build solutions that are sustainable and easy to manage. Having knowledge across various silos of IT infrastructure gives AJ a unique perspective of the pain points and what customers are looking to improve. When AJ isn’t thinking about the next big thing, he spends his time with his wife and 2 children trying to bake the perfect loaf of bread. TMG Zenith will bring together 15 scheduled speakers and 5 Keynote speakers, focusing on IT, security, and more. Don’t miss this chance to network, learn about the latest trends, and connect with peers, all while enjoying food, drinks, and complimentary valet parking! Mark your calendar for an engaging day of discovery and insights. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eM_nc-SA