Good morning I&O Leaders. Today is Day 2 of Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference. Follow the hashtag GartnerIO for updates throughout the day. Review today's agenda:
Technical Insights: Applying Infrastructure-as-Code Method for Network AutomationOrganizations want to use Infrastructure as Code to automate their network, but the associated technology and processes are overwhelming. This presentation proposed an IaC framework, which starts small but ultimately automates the full lifecycle, including testing.Kick Your Infrastructure-as-Code Journey Into High GearThis session will focus on ways to accelerate your IaC adoption and realize value quickly.
Containers continue to be a popular topic throughout IT. This session will look at the current state of container adoption and also where it is headed in the future. Among the topics covered will be vendor solutions, associated technologies , use cases, deployment challenges, and how containers fit into the overall cloud-native area.
This session covers network automation, and how to evolve from “ClickOps” to “NetDevOps". Today, most network activities are manually driven, which creates inefficiencies and create digital friction. This session includes specific recommendations for automating the network to empower the anywhere business. This session will cover improving the level of network automation to align with agile, DevOps and IaC practices. Topics covered include network automation tools, people and processes.
Please Note: Based on availability and eligibility you may sign-up for the session via Conference Navigator after you register for this conference.Ask the Expert: Modern Secure Backup and Recovery Best PracticesSuccessful implementation of a data protection strategy requires a clear understanding of what goes into protecting and recovering your data.
Please Note: Based on availability and eligibility you may sign-up for the session via Conference Navigator after you register for this conference.Dennis Smith, VP Analyst, Gartner Please Note: Based on availability and eligibility you may sign-up for the session via Conference Navigator after you register for this conference.Adaptive I&O Automation for Continuous Business Value DeliveryI&O leaders struggle to confidently find, implement, and sustain automation initiatives that move beyond low-hanging fruits to continuous and resilient returns on investments.
Please Note: Based on availability and eligibility you may sign-up for the session via Conference Navigator after you register for this conference.Thomas Bittman, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner Identity and access management has reached a tipping point in the cloud with the distribution of workforce and customer access. The decentralization of objects and assets demands a flexible and centralized response with a reliance on flexible orchestration, and policy enforcement which supports a low-friction, zero-trust approach.
How do security engagement and I&O blend to create a new dynamic? How are I&O leaders partnering with security as more decentralized decision-making happens within an organization? Attend this session to learn about Gartner's vision for the future of the partnership between security and I&O.Roundtable: Exclusive for Midsize: Effective Security With Limited ResourcesMidsize organization need to secure their organizations from the same threats as their large enterprise cousins.
Secure access service edge technologies securely connect users to applications, empowering the anywhere business. In this session, we'll get beyond vendor hype to explore real world stories as end-users will share their experiences regarding deployments of SASE. This includes the the convergence of networking and network security technologies such as SDWAN, firewall, secure web gateway and ZTNA.
Infrastructure and Cybersecurity leaders are equally frustrated that the time and effort their teams invest in quantifying and communicating cyber and IT risk rarely drives the necessary action from stakeholders.
Please Note: Based on availability and eligibility you may sign-up for the session via Conference Navigator after you register for this conference.Senior Leadership Circle Lunch: Gartner Opening Keynote Debrief With Keynote presenters, Audience Q&ASenior Leadership Circle Lunch: Gartner opening keynote debrief with keynote presenters, audience Q&A.
Gender imbalance is stagnating if not getting worse in many IT organizations. The challenge is not just hiring more women, it’s also not losing them. Leaders can support the women in IT by creating, curating and managing a pipeline program. Creating an inclusive environment also means confronting behaviors that marginalize women.
Please Note: Based on availability and eligibility you may sign-up for the session via Conference Navigator after you register for this conference.You Need to Change Your I&O Operating Model — Here’s HowWider IT and the business are demanding that I&O changes their approach to how work gets done. I&O leaders are reluctant to update the operating model, seeing it as a complex and risky endeavour.
Cutting the cost of infrastructure management is now a matter of automation, not people. Learn how to evaluate the market price for your infrastructure, achieve best-in-class performances, increase customer satisfaction, and leverage providers’ investments in automation.
Please Note: Based on availability and eligibility you may sign-up for the session via Conference Navigator after you register for this conference.Technical Insights: Is Public Cloud Cheaper Than My Data Center?A huge number of organizations have cloud-first strategies including cost considerations but have not fully answered whether it will actually be any cheaper. Many exceed cloud cost expectations and struggle to implement cost management processes to monitor and control cloud spending.
Microsoft licensing is complex and customers locked into Microsoft 365 are challenged to find leverage upon renewal. This interactive end-user clinic will assist Microsoft customers in understanding the top changes and trends in Microsoft licensing, so they can be better prepared to negotiate the best outcome within their Microsoft Enterprise Agreement.
Blameless postmortems can be an effective means to investigate an incident, learn and reduce both the odds and impact of recurrence. This session will cover the need for blameless postmortems and how to implement them including an example format.Andrew Lerner, VP Analyst, Gartner By 2027, cloud computing will be pervasive. Learn how the cloud will rapidly evolve through to 2027 and its impact on IT and business leaders. This provocative session will help you rethink and develop your cloud strategies to serve as a foundation for business disruption and innovation, beyond just technology innovation.
Please Note: Based on availability and eligibility you may sign-up for the session via Conference Navigator after you register for this conference.Roundtable: Exclusive for Midsize: Effective Security With Limited ResourcesMidsize organization need to secure their organizations from the same threats as their large enterprise cousins. However, they have to do it with limited resources and budget.
Please Note: Based on availability and eligibility you may sign-up for the session via Conference Navigator after you register for this conference.Ask the Expert: Diversity of Thought as a Critical Enabler of Talent Retention and InnovationWhen people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives come together, their unique thoughts bring new ideas to solve organizational challenges.
Please Note: Based on availability and eligibility you may sign-up for the session via Conference Navigator after you register for this conference.
Infrastructure and Cybersecurity leaders are equally frustrated that the time and effort their teams invest in quantifying and communicating cyber and IT risk rarely drives the necessary action from stakeholders.
Cutting the cost of infrastructure management is now a matter of automation, not people. Learn how to evaluate the market price for your infrastructure, achieve best-in-class performances, increase customer satisfaction, and leverage providers’ investments in automation.
Please Note: Based on availability and eligibility you may sign-up for the session via Conference Navigator after you register for this conference.What I&O Should Know About Gartner's Top Strategic Technology TrendsStrategic technology trends have significant disruptive potential and set the stage for innovation over the next five years. I&O leaders must examine the impact of these trends and adjust strategies appropriately or risk losing competitive advantage to those who do.
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