Top Reasons to Attend Data Center Decisions

The information you need NOW

You aren't going to hear speculation about what your data center might look like in five years down the road. What this reveals is what you need to know now. We've carefully crafted the summit to focus on your most pressing needs this minute, this quarter, this year in light of today's economic uncertainties and budget cuts.

Unbiased, independent expertise

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 so you're only going to hear the unvarnished truth about why some products work well and where others fall short, 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 more reliable information.

100% True peers

Our pre-qualification process ensures that you attend with the same IT pros facing similar challenges you're up against. Share success stories and lessons learned! You won't be mixing with unfocused and under qualified attendees hunting for their next job or trying to pick up tchokies from vendors. With over 150 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.

Highly Focused Sessions

Not everyone has the same problems, nor is everyone working on the same project at this very minute. That's why we have four distinct sessions that deliver the most relevant and up-to-date content from several Data Center fields of interest. Each one of them is chock-full of great information, and that will ensure that at our seminar, you'll get the information you need today. The four sessions are as follows:

• Virtualization
• Disaster Recovery
• Data Center Design
• Cloud Computing & Colocation

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.

Planning and Purchasing Tactics

We address many issues at the Data Center Decisions Summit this year to help you make the best purchasing choices. 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 Summit and meeting with our exhibiting sponsors, you'll be able to complete your 2009 budget due diligence more effectively and with greater confidence than ever before.

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.

The most important reason: YOU

At Data Center Decisions Summit, the entire event focuses on you. The best independent experts come to Data Center Decisions and are available for 1-on-1 consulting time. Again, all to save you the time and effort of having to track these experts down on your own.

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 Summit 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.