Finally! Interop Las Vegas is just around the corner. The Interop team is excited to see you in person, beginning on May 6 in Las Vegas. Here is a video to get you excited for Interop:

 

So what are the big topics at Interop Las Vegas? Cloud and virtualization are definitely top of mind. There’ll also be some fantastic conference sessions. Some of them include “Hybrid Cloud Integration” and “Server and Desktop Virtualization Crash Course”. The Wireless and Mobility Track has expanded at this year’s Interop Las Vegas. Due to the continuing and rapid evolution of wireless and mobile technologies, this track is a vital resource for knowledge, education, practical advice, optimal strategies and a debate on the hot topics that define the wireless and mobile space today. It’s all mobile these days!

You’ll also hear keynotes from industry leaders whom will inspire you to change at how you look at your IT infrastructure. Keynote speakers include:

• Padmasree Warrior – CTO, SVP Engineering & GM Enterprise Business, Cisco 
• Allan Leinwand - Chief Technology Officer, Infrastructure, Zynga
• Marc Randall – Senior Vice President & General Manager, Avaya
• Bill Chang – Executive Vice President, Business Group, Singapore Telecommunications Limited
• Steve Herrod – CTO and SVP of R&D, VMware

Don’t Forget Anything—Here’s Your Checklist for the Event

• Pack some clothes and shoes. You are going to need them at Interop Las Vegas.
  • Tuesday May 8 is Tie Tuesday – Wear a tie and high five other attendees that are wearing a tie!
• Download the Interop Mobile app and create your own personalized schedule
• Visit the Community Hub for an entirely new social experience including complimentary education, networking and more
• Follow Interop GM, Jennifer Jessup on Twitter, who’ll share her perspective on Interop Las Vegas
• Follow the #interop hash tag on Twitter, so you don’t miss the TweetUp locations, any of the news or discussions taking place
• Tour the event network and attend classes led by InteropNet engineers
• Booth Crawl: Enjoy vendor-hosted beverages while you check out the latest products and services in the Expo
• Participate in the Passport Program for a chance to win an iPad
• Check out the Cloud Virtualization Zone to what new innovation cloud vendors are launching
•  “Like” the Interop Facebook fan page to stay up to date on event news, post your photos, and chat about the event

Don’t delay — register today with Priority Code CPQJNL01 for a Free Expo Pass or to save 25%* on conference passes.

Questions about the event? Post them here on the blog and we’ll be sure to get back to you!

See you at Interop Las Vegas 2012 next week!

Cheers,

Jason

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*25% off discount applies to Flex and Conference Passes. Discount calculated based on the on-site price and not combinable with other offers. Proof of current IT involvement required. Prices after discount applied:
Flex: $2,471.25
Conference: $1,721.25

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