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Optimizing the Digital Transformation
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ABOUT

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DETAILS

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RSVP

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Optimizing the Digital Transformation Journey with Microsoft will take place from 12:00 to 2:00 pm, beginning with open room networking followed by a 45-minute panel discussion over a three-course lunch in a private room at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse at The Grand Hyatt Hotel. The purpose of this event is to gather an invite-only group of 25 Seattle-based technology and business leaders from leading enterprises to accomplish the following objectives:

• To participate in a valuable networking experience
• To learn actionable insights and strategies from our expert panel and interactive roundtable conversations
• To enjoy a fine lunch

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ATTENDEE EXPERIENCE VIDEO
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ABOUT THE CONTENT

It’s no secret that leading enterprises are digitally transforming. Organizations embrace DX to create value, growth, and competitive advantage through new offerings, business models, and partner ecosystems. Leading companies continue to partner with Microsoft to build and deliver new offerings at the right time and with the optimum cost ensuring security and best performance.
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We will discuss and share how the best companies are deploying, connecting and scaling their infrastructure using Microsoft technology to meet the challenges and fulfill the promise of DX.
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• Optimizing the user experience in hybrid and multi cloud environments through a cloud first network architecture that supports the business benefits of speed, scalability, performance, choice and security [push h=10]
• Mitigating risk and disruption to the business by embracing cloud services in secure and cost effective manner during the digital transformation journey[push h=10]
• Rethinking service delivery strategies within a modern digital paradigm to be relevant and profitable

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MODERATOR
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Bob Breynaert
VP, Global Managing Director
Equinix

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PANELISTS
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Joel Godbout
Team Lead, Network and Security
PCL Constructors Inc.

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Madhan Arumugam Ramakrishnan
GM at Worldwide Customer Success Unit, Azure Apps and Infrastructure Business
Microsoft

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Calvin Rowland
SVP, Business Development
F5 Networks

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Josh Sordelet
Global Solutions Architect
Equinix

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If you have received an invitation and would like to RSVP, or if you would like additional information and to be considered for participation, please email Steve Etzler at steven.etzler@bdionline.com. While there is no cost to participate, we require registrants to show up and actively contribute to the conversation.
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DATE
Thursday, December 5th, 2019

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TIME
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Grand Hyatt Hotel
727 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101

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ATTENDEE PROFILE
40 senior business and technology leaders

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EVENT AGENDA:

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM	Reception, Meet & Greet
12:30 PM – 12:40 PM	Welcome Remarks and Lunch Begins
12:40 PM – 1:45 PM	Panel Discussion and Q&A with Attendees
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM	Interactive Roundtable Discussion

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SPONSOR

Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) connects the world’s leading businesses to their customers, employees and partners inside the most interconnected data centers. Equinix houses over 1,800+ network service providers; 2,900+ cloud service providers; 750+ content/digital media providers; and over 2,980+ enterprises – creating a global interconnection platform that physically and virtually interconnects its 200 data centers globally. Equinix enables customers to reach everywhere, interconnect everyone, and integrate everything, using an on-demand, dynamic, and scalable Interconnection Orientated Architecture ™. When customers choose Equinix as their digital business partner, the roadmap is simple: build here, and go anywhere. For additional information, please visit us at www.equinix.com.

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ORGANIZER

Business Development Institute (BDI) is an award-winning event marketing agency specializing in producing invitation-only, thought leadership driven, custom events on the most impactful topics. BDI’s programs create an interactive peer learning experience while providing a rare networking opportunity for like-minded leaders over a fine lunch.

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