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Smart Grid & Smart Metering - a hot industry topic at VISION EMEA
fbunn | 13 Sep 2011 | 2 comments

The Energy industry is experiencing the most significant change in 100 years. Analysts expect worldwide investments of US$ 378 Billion by 2030 in Smart Grid deployments which will help to better manage demand response and energy efficiency.  As the Smart Grid accelerates the utilization of IT and IP Networking technologies, new challenges arise in form of Security risks and the Data explosion.  The threat landscape is evolving rapidly and poses a lot of risks against this critical infrastructure that can impact the economy of entire countries. The recent outbreak of Stuxnet demonstrates the potential vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure and distribution systems. Additionally, smart meter and SCADA information must be efficiently managed, protected and the customers privacy ensured. 

With the growing implementations of Smart Meters throughout Europe as part of various Smart Grid initiatives, securing those devices effectively against vulnerabilities is...

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Surround yourself with the best 360 view Barcelona has to offer
LeslieMiller | 09 Sep 2011 | 0 comments

Vision 360° Party

You are invited to join us at our Vision 360° Party sponsored by Symantec & Dell.
 
Be met by our very own Men in Black and transported 27m high to the dome of the Cúpula de las Arenas – a futuristic venue with spectacular architecture, design and location. Situated right in the centre of Barcelona and in front of the magical mountain of Montjuic, Cúpula de las Arenas is one of the largest vaulted spaces in Europe and with an impressive 360° view over Barcelona.
 
Take a 360° walk around the outer perimeter of the dome and enter the ‘Cloud’.
 
Enjoy a welcome drink and canapés whilst you pose for a photo with our futuristic skaters as they whizz around the venue at lightning speed.
 
Marvel at the laser light show and be delighted by our team of incredible hip-hop dancers as they hit our...

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A Smarter workplace - get on track at Vision EMEA
Marie Pettersson | 09 Sep 2011 | 0 comments

The future, or if you like, smarter workplace is a great vision of many IT directors and CIOs, a nirvana like state where users regardless of where, when and what device are able to do their job. It does not only make the business healthier and more efficient but also allows the workforce to optimise their working day. At Vision EMEA we are offering a session (ST B09) that addresses this topic and presents some of the solutions that could be a part of the true smart workplace.

During VMworld in the US Symantec announced a partnership with VMware to deliver hosted virtual desktops that are secure, easy to manage and compliant with enterprise customers’ governance and regulatory requirements. The partnership is one part of the strategy that will take you to the smarter workplace and will be covered at the...

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Telco breakout sessions at VISION EMEA 2011
fbunn | 09 Sep 2011 | 0 comments

If you are working in the Telecom industry, you must not miss the industry specific sessions at VISION EMEA within the Strategic Technology Trends and Industry Solutions Track. 

The Communications Service Providers (CSP) industry is currently undergoing a major transformation. Consolidation and Virtualization are major projects to save costs in the IT Data Center. The Convergence between IT and network operations drives the implementation of an all IP communications network. Service Providers will prioritize investments in service-enabling initiatives in Mobile and Cloud. This transformation has its inherent security threats, new business models and regulation compliance issues. 

CSPs need to mitigate potential security risks and place trust into their fixed & mobile networks and cloud services. Trust and Confidence will be the enabler of successful  business in the future.  Indeed CSPs are in a superb position to become strong Cloud players....

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Surround Yourself with Movies
LeslieMiller | 06 Sep 2011 | 1 comment

Where can you...
-        Find Buzz Lightyear, Captain Kirk, Scarlett O’Hara and Darth Vader – all in the same room?
-        Enjoy a great atmosphere and great food and drinks: pizzas, hamburgers, nachos, popcorn, ice-cream, beer & cola?
-        Join in our game show to win a set of Bose QC3 noise cancelling headphone, travel speakers, GPS locators and other fantastic prizes?
-        Network with other delegates and spend time talking to our Vision exhibitors?
-        Begin collecting stickers for your entry to win a Holiday in Hollywood?
 
At the...
-        Vision 2011 Expo Reception, Exhibition Hall, Floor P2, CCIB at 18:00 – 20:00hrs Tuesday 4th October.
 
See you on...

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Win a Holiday in Hollywood!
LeslieMiller | 06 Sep 2011 | 0 comments

Flights and one week’s accommodation for two guests at a hotel adjacent to Universal Studios, Universal City, CA.

Your entrance to Universal Studios with VIP passes will mean you’ll be pampered like a star

  • Private guided tour of Hollywood’s most famous studio.
  • Immerse yourself in a full day of movie-making magic as you discover the Universal Studios Hollywood the general public doesn't get to see.

Go behind the scenes to visit closed-to-the-public sets and working soundstages, and hear inside stories about the making of famous movies and TV shows

  • VIP Lounge
  • Gourmet lunch in the exclusive VIP Dining Room
  • Valet parking
  • VIP privileges at Universal Studios Hollywood theme park
  • Front-of-the-line access to all rides & attractions
  • Reserved seating at all shows

 
To enter, simply pick up your ‘Movie Pass’ from the Conference...

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Benefits and Risks of Cloud Computing
Guido Sanchidrian | 25 Aug 2011 | 0 comments

Organisations are realizing a transformation from being "system-centric" to "information centric" – with a greater focus on the importance of data that will be increasingly distributed to a wide range of endpoints and devices. Moving to an information-centric world requires determining what data assets will be critical in the future, and how to protect them properly. It also requires very different priorities and skills than just managing the physical infrastructure in a system-centric manner.

In the context of Information Security and Risk Management, Cloud Computing has introduced another factor into your information-centric IT.

Along with my recommendation to attend the Information Security and Risk Management sessions @ Vision 2011 in Barcelona, I would like to recommend the following research from IT Policy Compliance Group:

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Specialised Tracks at Vision Barcelona
Dianed | 04 Aug 2011 | 8 comments

Let us know what you expect from Vision Barcelona this year, have you seen the lastest specialised track sessions?

Take a look at the Vision pages for the latest and greatest and share your thoughts!

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Early Bird discount is ending soon!
Dianed | 28 Jul 2011 | 0 comments

Have you registered for Vision Barcelona?  The Early Bird discount will be expiring soon so book your place before you go on holiday!
http://bit.ly/kSeARH

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FREE!!! SCS Certification and STS Accreditation Testing at Vision 2011, CCIB Barcelona
Beverly van de Velde | 20 Jul 2011 | 0 comments

Get SCS Certification or STS Accrediation Exams for FREE – Register now!

The first 100 candidates(customers or partners) to register for an SCS Certification or STS Accreditation exam will be able to take an exam for FREE!  Email Customer_Certifications@Symantec.com or Partner_STS@Symantec.com now to get registered to take advantage of this limited opportunity.

Step by Step Registration Instructions

  1. Go to www.webassessor.com/symantec and create a new account (Please note that you will be unable to use any existing WebAssessor account that you may have, you must create a new account for Symantec exams.)
  2. Log in to your new account
  3. Click on “register for an exam”
  4. Select the desired Symantec Certified...
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