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Technical Track


8:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.


Modernize the network. Modernize yourself.

The network infrastructure is out of date - it’s impeding key IT initiatives for the federal government. Participate in this technical track to learn more about the New IP and how to modernize your network.

This technical track is ideal for network, systems and storage engineers and solution architects at all skill levels.

During these technical sessions you will:
  • whiteboard with industry experts
  • get an in depth look at the building blocks needed to modernize your agency’s network infrastructure
  • participate in live demonstrations
  • interact with your technical peers
  • learn how to refine your skill sets to tackle this new journey
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Registration and Networking Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall

8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Tech Talk: Framework for the New IP

8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Whiteboard Workshops: The Building Blocks of the New IP

  • Workshop 1: OpenStack
  • Workshop 2: OpenDaylight
  • Workshop 3: Ethernet Fabrics
  • Workshop 4: Whitebox Devices with NFV
9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Tech Talk: How Secure is Your Network?

9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall

10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Tech Talk: Why A Dedicated Network for Storage?

10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Tech Talk: The Impact of the Network: 6 Use Case Discussions

  • Steve Wallo, Chief Solutions Architect, Brocade Federal
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Networking Lunch and Exhibit Hall

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Tech Talk: Next Generation Campus Technology

  • Bill Ryan, Sr. Product Manager- Campus, Brocade
1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Tech Talk: The Evolving Role of the Network Engineer

  • Jon Hudson, Principal Engineer – Office of the CTO, Brocade


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