Attending EMC World, HP Discover, and Microsoft TechEd 2012: A Personal Account
As a veteran in the IT industry, I have had the privilege of attending some of the biggest conferences and events in the field. This year, I had the opportunity to attend EMC World, HP Discover, and Microsoft TechEd 2012, where I gained valuable insights into the latest trends and technologies in virtualization, cloud computing, and data center management. In this blog post, I will share my personal experiences and opinions on these events, highlighting the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of each conference.
EMC World 2012
EMC World was held in Las Vegas from May 7-10, 2012, and it was a truly impressive event. The conference featured keynote speeches from industry leaders, breakout sessions on various topics such as storage, cloud computing, and virtualization, and an extensive exhibition hall showcasing the latest products and solutions from EMC and its partners.
One of the highlights of EMC World was the announcement of the new VMAX3 flash storage system, which promises to revolutionize the storage industry with its breakthrough performance and efficiency. I also had the opportunity to attend a few breakout sessions on virtualization and cloud computing, which provided valuable insights into the latest trends and technologies in these areas.
However, there were a few downsides to EMC World. The conference was quite expensive, with prices ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 for a full-conference pass, depending on the package you chose. Additionally, the exhibition hall was quite large and spread out, making it difficult to navigate and find specific booths or products.
HP Discover 2012
HP Discover was held in Vienna, Austria from June 12-14, 2012, and it was a much smaller and more intimate event compared to EMC World. The conference focused on HP’s vision for the future of technology, with keynote speeches from HP executives and breakout sessions on various topics such as cloud computing, virtualization, and data center management.
One of the highlights of HP Discover was the announcement of HP’s new Cloud Service Automation solution, which aims to simplify the process of deploying and managing cloud services. I also had the opportunity to attend a few breakout sessions on virtualization and cloud computing, which provided valuable insights into HP’s strategy and roadmap for these areas.
However, there were a few downsides to HP Discover. The conference was quite expensive, with prices ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 for a full-conference pass, depending on the package you chose. Additionally, the exhibition hall was quite small and limited, making it difficult to find specific booths or products.
Microsoft TechEd 2012
Microsoft TechEd was held in Atlanta, Georgia from June 4-7, 2012, and it was a massive event with thousands of attendees. The conference featured keynote speeches from Microsoft executives, breakout sessions on various topics such as Windows Server, System Center, and Azure, and an extensive exhibition hall showcasing the latest products and solutions from Microsoft and its partners.
One of the highlights of Microsoft TechEd was the announcement of Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V, which promises to revolutionize the virtualization industry with its breakthrough performance and efficiency. I also had the opportunity to attend a few breakout sessions on virtualization and cloud computing, which provided valuable insights into Microsoft’s strategy and roadmap for these areas.
However, there were a few downsides to Microsoft TechEd. The conference was quite expensive, with prices ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 for a full-conference pass, depending on the package you chose. Additionally, the exhibition hall was quite large and spread out, making it difficult to navigate and find specific booths or products.
Conclusion
Overall, attending EMC World, HP Discover, and Microsoft TechEd 2012 was a valuable experience that provided me with valuable insights into the latest trends and technologies in virtualization, cloud computing, and data center management. While each conference had its own strengths and weaknesses, I would highly recommend attending at least one of these events to anyone interested in the IT industry.