Top Ten Reasons to Attend

10. The information you need NOW

You aren't going to hear speculation about what your data center might look like in five years at Data Center Decisions. What this conference will tell you is what you need to know now. We've carefully crafted the conference to focus on your most pressing needs this minute, this quarter, this year. After the conference is over, you can take this information and use it immediately. That's more valuable than a bunch of half-baked predictions!

9. Our speakers are independent

At Data Center Decisions, we don't allow vendors to speak - or even be present - at our sessions. What does that mean to you? That means that all of our speakers and delegates are free to speak honestly and openly in conference sessions. You're going to hear the truth about why some products work well and why others may not, without having to worry if the source of the info is on a company's payroll. This kind of honesty leads to open discussions and better learning and more reliable information.

8. 100% True peers

In order to attend Data Center Decisions, you must first go through our application process. This process is beneficial to you in that it weeds out peers that aren't up to your level of expertise. With 300 of your true peers gathered under one roof, you'll have an excellent opportunity to network, trade ideas and forge new relationships. The person you meet at Data Center Decisions could have the perfect solution to your most confounding problem.

7. Individualized tracks

Not everyone has the same problems, nor is everyone on the same level when it comes to experience. That's why we have four distinct tracks that will allow you to choose what you want to learn. Each one of them is chock-full of great information, but it's your choice as to what you want to learn. The four tracks are as follows:

  • Virtualization
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Data Center Design
  • Systems Management

6. Our Exhibit Hall

As you know, it's our strict rule that vendors aren't allowed in any sessions; however, they do have an important role at Data Center Decisions. In the exhibit hall receptions, you'll be able to talk frankly with several dozen vendors who are serious about helping you get the right deal. These aren't the talking heads that populate booths at other conferences; these are the top representatives from each company whose goal is to answer your questions about their products.

5. Emerging Technology Showcase

Find out which new companies are worth your attention at our Emerging Technology Showcase. Every year we find the hottest start-ups and have them present to you in a unique, 10-minute format. And each of these up-and-comers will be in our Exhibit Hall Receptions, so you can meet one-on-one with their managers, technology people and reps.

4. 2009 Planning and Buying Advice

We specifically scheduled Data Center Decisions in October for one reason: to help you make the best purchasing choices for 2009. During this time of the year, you're probably writing your budget for the coming year. Imagine having all of the vendors you're considering in one room allowing you to gather information and negotiate in a true buyer's market. By coming to Data Center Decisions and meeting with our exhibiting sponsors, you'll be able to complete your 2008 budget due diligence in one week!

3. Not just educational, but fun

We encourage all of our attendees to make it a point to attend the special events planned throughout the show. These events offer networking opportunities for you to meet and talk with your peers. Events range from a welcome reception to the open bar in the exhibit hall to other featured receptions. Check our Web site for updates as the conference gets closer.

2. FREE attendance

Qualified IT professionals attend the conference at no charge. Conference costs are 100% covered by our sponsors and exhibitors to save you money.

1. The most important reason: YOU

At Data Center Decisions, the entire conference focuses on you. The best independent experts come to Data Center Decisions and will be on hand to educate YOU. Not only that, they will answer YOUR questions and help out with YOUR problems.

Why You Should Attend

We've rewritten the rules on technology conferences. Gone are the days when you spent a lot of money only to return with bits and pieces of information. Other industry conferences merely identify the issues you face. We tackle them head on with specific how-to advice to conquer your toughest data center decisions and technical challenges.

This exclusive event is brought to you by SearchDataCenter.com. Data Center Decisions is invaluable to technical and business decision makers due to its strategic, vendor-neutral content. It brings together top data center design and management experts who deliver step-by-step best practices to save you the time and frustration of going it alone. Learn from accomplished experts and industry analysts who reveal the most effective real-world solutions. Plus, learn how to avoid the hidden pitfalls that could cost you unnecessary time and money.