Integrated Service Management – IBM, Starfire Technologies, and TRM

Gain valuable perspectives on what's new and what's coming in the fields of Asset Management, Storage Management, and Virtualization Security at Pulse Comes To You Denver. Technology experts will discuss best practices based on real world experience and share their valuable insights.

You are invited to join IBM, Starfire Technologies, Inc, and Total Resource Management for this valuable informational event. There is no charge to attend. Presentations will be focused on the following topics, run in two tracks to deliver the information you need.

Pulse Comes To You 2010 - Denver
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
9:00 AM - 4:15 PM

Continental breakfast and boxed lunch provided.
Renaissance Denver Hotel
3801 Quebec Street
Denver, CO 80207


Storage Management:

  • Control your storage environment through active, automated monitoring and measurement
  • Slash your storage foot print by leveraging data deduplication and reduction
  • Master disaster recovery activities through enhanced backup and archiving

Virtualization Security:

  • Control and protect your virtualized resources
  • Integrate your security systems through comprehensive monitoring
  • Manage identities and access controls across all systems and applications

Asset Management:

  • Manage assets and IT on the same platform
  • Resolve over-allocation or under-utilization as you plan resources and work
  • Understand where Maximo is heading with IBM with new features and product roadmaps
2010 Pulse Comes To You Agenda
9:00 to 9:30 Registration & Breakfast
9:30 to 10:00

Integrated Service Management Keynote: Learn how IBM's Integrated Service Management can provide:
- Unique management platform for converged business and IT infrastructures
- Service lifecycle management for design and delivery of innovative products and services
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A software platform needed for data center automation

10:00 to 10:45 Demystifying Cloud--Defining a Path Forward
Scott Sadler, IBM NA Channel Software Cloud Computing Programs Manager
  Storage & Security Track Maximo & Automation Track
11:00 to 12:00 The Data Juggernaut Meets IBM -
Exponential data growth can quickly out pace IT budgets. This presentation will look at the technical problems and how to solve them to affordably manage data growth.
Maximo Roadmap and New Features Overview -
Hear about the lates news and roadmaps for IBM Maximo Asset Management. Also hear where Maximo is heading with IBM and how Maximo solutions supports the theme of "A Smarter Planet" and Dynamic Infrastructures.
1:00 to 2:00 Effective Storage Management -
Learn why data and storage management are important. This presentation will also cover how effective storage management can impact service quality, reduce costs, and manage risks.
Maximo Planning and Scheduling -
featuring a live demo of Maximo Scheduler - a new add-on module to Maximo 7 that will decrease over-allocation and improve under-utilization of resources
2:15 to 3:15 Securing Virtualization in Real-World Environments -
Virtualization brings exceptional benefits but also presents new challenges for IT. This presentation will help you identify gaps in existing security implementations, understand how best to stay ahead of today's threats and address regulatory-based compliance standards in virtualized environments.
Service Delivery and Process Automation (Tivoli Service Request Manager) –
An Effective Request Fulfillment System Using Tivoli Service Request Manager 7.2, on the Maximo Platform. This will include a live demo of TSRM
3:15 to 4:15 Reduce Your Data Storage Footprint -
The amount of data continues to grow and we are keeping more of it for longer periods of time with greater consequences for data loss. This presentation will explore five approaches for reducing your data footprint and effective methods to extend your data storage.
Benefits of moving to SaaS (Software as a Service) for Maximo or TSRM -
Learn about available options - cloud, on-premise and how this model can help improve your ROI.
4:15 Wrap up & Closing Remarks

September 14, 2010 Denver, Colorado

About Starfire - Starfire Technologies is a privately held international services and software company based in Lawrence, KS. Founded in 1988, Starfire is focused on delivering services, tools, and products that enable IT operations and business processes. Through over two decades of complex on-site, multi-platform, multi-product services engagements, Starfire has built and released software solutions targeted at business IT process and computing challenges. Starfire's premier product, Titan, is the only IT services portal on the market. The Titan solution reins in growing operating costs and enables the delivery of IT's full potential. Starfire is committed to helping you make the most of virtualization technologies and helping you grow your business. Call today to find out how.