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SUMMARY:Alliance Technology Group - The Future of Virtualization: Simplify IT & Cut Costs
DESCRIPTION:Virtualization is evolving\, and education IT organizations are looking for ways to simplify infrastructure\, manage costs and maintain performance and reliability. This webinar will explore new approaches to virtualization and infrastructure modernization\, including key considerations for evaluating your current environment and options for creating a more flexible\, cost-effective IT strategy. \n  \nTarget audience: CIO\, Director of IT\, Director of Infrastructure\, Infrastructure Manager\, Systems Engineer\, and Enterprise Architect.
URL:https://www.meec-edu.org/event/alliance-technology-group-the-future-of-virtualization-simplify-it-cut-costs/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:MEEC Events
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SUMMARY:2026 Data Networks IT Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Data Networks IT Summit will feature an array of breakout sessions led by industry experts\, an all-day expo for our presenting sponsors\, and exclusive networking opportunities designed to foster meaningful connections. Plus\, attendees will enjoy a fun twist with a happy hour to end the day\, including a tour of the Lady Maryland or a boat ride on the Baltimore Inner Harbor. Read more about the summit’s panel members\, vendor presentation topics\, and more! \nRegister Here\nAgenda: \n\n11:00 – 11:30 AM                 Registration + Networking\n11:30 – 11:35 AM                 Welcome\n11:35 – 12:00 PM                 Keynote Speaker\n12:00 – 12:45 PM                Lunch\n1:00 – 1:30 PM                    Technical Sessions (Round 1)\n1:35 – 2:05 PM                    Technical Sessions (Round 2)\n2:10 – 2:55 PM                    Tabletop Exercise\n3:00 – 3:45 PM                    Meetups + Roundtables\n4:00 – 5:30 PM                    Happy Hour\, Boat Ride + Tour \n\nJoin us for our 3rd annual Data Networks IT Summit at the picturesque Living Classrooms Venue for a unique blend of education\, networking\, and entertainment! Enjoy relevant\, educational breakout sessions led by industry experts and end the day with a boat ride in the Baltimore Inner Harbor!
URL:https://www.meec-edu.org/event/2026-data-networks-it-summit/
LOCATION:Living Classrooms’ Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park\, 1417 Thames St\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vendor Events
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SUMMARY:Cognizant: The Connected Campus: Unifying Data\, People\, and Processes
DESCRIPTION:Explore how institutions can create a more connected\, collaborative\, and data-driven campus through a unified Workday platform \nTarget Audience: Higher Education institutions considering Workday platform and/or Student
URL:https://www.meec-edu.org/event/cognizant-the-connected-campus-unifying-data-people-and-processes/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:MEEC Events
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SUMMARY:On the Brink — Microsoft Security Immersion Workshop for Education
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft is running On the Brink\, a four-hour hands-on Security Immersion Workshop built specifically for Education customers. It’s free\, virtual\, and places are limited. \nAttendees step into the role of a data security analyst and investigate a potential data exposure at an education institution. Using Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Defender XDR\, they get hands-on experience to: \n– Discover and classify sensitive information\n– Investigate data loss and insider-risk activity\n– Identify sensitive information that may have been improperly shared or accessed\n– Explore security risks associated with AI agents and excessive data access\n– Learn how unified security capabilities can help protect data across Microsoft 365 \nWednesday\, October 21\, 2026 | 10:00 AM-2:00 PM PT | Virtual \nSpace is limited. Register here to reserve a spot: https://msevents.microsoft.com/event?id=3933855761 \nIt’s aimed at the people who operate the environment – security leads\, systems administrators\, anyone carrying data protection for their institution.
URL:https://www.meec-edu.org/event/on-the-brink-microsoft-security-immersion-workshop-for-education/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Vendor Events
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SUMMARY:Avaap: Navigating Transformation Before\, During\, & After ERP
DESCRIPTION:Key Discussion Areas: \nBefore ERP —  Building the Foundation for Transformation \n\nFuture-state vision and transformation strategy\nERP and technology assessments and selection\nOrganizational and data readiness\nProcess analysis and operating-model considerations\nPreparing leaders\, stakeholders and campus communities for change\n\nDuring ERP — Managing Transformation\, Not Just Implementation \n\nERP implementation and program leadership\nOrganizational change management and adoption\nMO and independent validation / oversight\nData migration\, integration and modernization\nBuilding analytics and data capabilities in parallel with the ERP rather than waiting until after go-live\n\nAfter ERP — Turning Technology into Institutional Value \n\nOngoing optimization and application support\nProcess improvement and continued change management\nData strategy\, reporting and analytics\nTargeted transformation and modernization initiatives\nPreparing institutional data for AI and emerging technologies\n\nLearning Objectives \nParticipants will: \n\nUnderstand how transformation priorities change before\, during and after an ERP initiative.\nIdentify the organizational\, process\, technology\, and data capabilities that contribute to successful transformation.\nExplore practical examples of higher education data and analytics use cases across multiple enterprise systems.\nLearn why data modernization and organizational change should occur alongside—not after—major technology initiatives.\nIdentify opportunities to maximize the value of existing technology investments through optimization\, analytics\, process improvement\, and innovation.
URL:https://www.meec-edu.org/event/avaap-navigating-transformation-before-during-after-erp/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:MEEC Events
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