Name: FCC Emergency Connectivity Fund – What’s in it for I.T.?
Start: 2021-06-01T17:00:00Z
End: 2021-06-01T17:01:00.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
Rating: 5

Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, is a leading provider of next-generation networking solutions for enterprises of all sizes worldwide. Learn about networking solutions that provide secure access from anywhere. Hear from industry experts and Aruba ecosystem partners about key topics on network performance, BYOD deployments, and cloud-based technologies.

Being operationally efficient sits at the top of Digital Transformation initiatives. However, the distributed nature of IT is making this goal more challenging than ever as ESG research has found that 54% of IT leaders and staff are navigating networks that are significantly more complex than two years ago. It’s clearly a challenge that will continue to loom large as IoT, cloud and new security technology emerges.  

While the goal of an autonomous network may be more of a future aspiration, this is where Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations (AIOps) can help. With complex networks, legacy infrastructure and, of course, IT skills gaps causing frustration and concern, AI and automation can help businesses streamline deployments, troubleshooting, performance and security of users, IoT and BYOD. This requires varied and purpose-built telemetry, mature models, cloud scalability and real-time insights that can be trusted.  

The reality is that adopting AIOps and understanding how AI-powered analytics lead to operational efficiency can be overwhelming. In this discussion, Bob Laliberte, Principal Analyst ESG and Larry Lunetta, VP of Portfolio Solutions Marketing at Aruba, are here to provide clarity and discuss how the latest technology trends and research can help IT leaders make better networking decisions for their business.  

Join them to learn:  

- Why AIOps for networking is now mission critical  
- The role of data in delivering AI results that are actionable 
- How cloud-based network solutions offer insights that can be leveraged for insights that help IT quickly solve network, security and application-level issues 
- What a unified network infrastructure approach looks like and the rewards it can lead to 
- Top use cases for IT and network automation  
- And more…

Network Modernization: AIOps and a Bid for The Autonomous Network

In the wake of the pandemic, schools and universities have been one of the most disrupted sectors. As educational institutions return to on-campus learning environments, IT leaders in the K-12 age group are battling with how to design and deploy an IT infrastructure that can meet the demands of an education system that is unrecognizable from March 2020.

In 2022, students, teachers and parents expect a learning experience that is mobile, smart, safe and secure - and that is flexible enough to cope with the threat of new variants and changing work from home and remote schooling mandates. The silver bullet that can give them this experience is by understanding the power of the network. By utilizing new technologies such as IoT and Edge, IT leaders can offer schools a robust network infrastructure that will enable them to offer their students and educators a safe, robust and innovative educational experience. 

In episode two of Aruba’s ‘Rethinking the Network’ series, Daniel Rivera, Education Manager at Aruba and Bob Laliberte, Practice Director & Senior Analyst at ESG are sharing how IT leaders can offer this experience and implement and maintain a best-in-class network. 

Join them to hear:

- How the right network foundation can support a fully functioning digital learning environment
- What schools and districts must factor into their education technology strategies to be enable students, teachers and administrators to be successful and productive
- How to protect your institution from breaches and ransomware attacks by taking a zero trust approach
- How intuitive software-defined management tools, built-in analytics, and programmable scripting can offer unparalleled insights into network and device activity
- And more

[Ep.2] Transforming Education with Stronger, Smarter Networks: IoT and Beyond

The way we work has undergone a monumental change. Nearly two years on, Covid-19 is still creating challenges, with businesses struggling to navigate how to define and implement a secure, agile and productive hybrid workplace that can cope with emerging Covid variants and changing work from home mandates. 

As the meaning of the workplace continues to be redefined, there are two ways in which organizations can get ahead. One is by understanding that things likely won’t go back to the way they were, and that the ‘new normal’ - a hybrid workplace - is here to stay. The other is grasping that it’s the network that can make or break a business’s success in the Covid-era, and that it should be at the very heart of hybrid work strategies.

In episode one of Aruba’s ‘Rethinking the Network’ series, Eve-Marie Lanza, Senior Solutions Marketing Manager, Aruba ESP & Hybrid Workplace, IoT at Aruba and Bob Laliberte, Principal Analyst at ESG are sharing essential insights into how organizations can place a redefined network at the center of their strategies. From exploring how the network has been redefined, to diving into how organizations can use the new network to thrive despite uncertainty, join Eve-Marie and Bob to hear:

- How the nature of the network has changed and what defines a hybrid workplace in 2022
- How to make sure that hybrid workplaces are ensuring that on-campus network experiences match remote experiences, with employees able to access the same resources in the same way wherever they are
- Ways in which the reimagined office will increasingly rely on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IoT sensors and other capabilities
- How IT leaders can drive operational efficiency by making the most of cloud-based network management platforms that utilize AI-powered insights, workflow automation, and robust security
- The importance of unified management of wired and wireless environments
- And more

[Ep.1] It Starts with the Network: Powering Hybrid Work

Aruba recently announced a strategic partnership with Pensando (led by former Cisco CEO John Chambers) to create an entirely new class of data center switch.  

In this session, we will discuss how our latest innovation will benefit your agency by bringing your data center to the Edge. Engineered to optimize network bandwidth and performance, the Aruba CX 10000 delivers 100X the scale and 10X the performance at one-third of the TCO of legacy switching and security solutions, enabling you to:
• Extend a Zero Trust Network Architecture deeper into the data center
• Optimize network bandwidth and performance
•	Improve security posture and reduce the number of appliances
•	Overcome centralized networking service layer chokepoints
•	Simplify operations through unified network and security automation + policy management
You will also have the opportunity to see a demo of the Aruba CX10000 Series Switch with Pensando in action.

The Next Evolution of Switching Architecture for Federal Agencies is Here

Don’t let your network hold you back. Move to a network that conforms to your business, not one that force fits applications to comply with legacy network constraints. Join this session to experience how Business Intent Overlays (BIOs) provide a unique way of steering applications across the WAN based on their unique performance and security requirements. BIOs provide the ability to deliver QoS better than any individual transport underlay along with the ability to apply granular security policies and WAN optimization to deliver the highest quality of experience to end users.
 
In Session 2 of this demo series, we’ll showcase the Aruba EdgeConnect management UI to show:

• Business Intent Overlays for every class of traffic
• First packet iQ application classification
• Real-time monitoring and reporting
 
Aruba EdgeConnect, built for today’s edge-to-cloud enterprise, delivers the highest quality of experience for users and IT, no matter where applications reside.

Shift to a Business-First Networking Model

This fall, school districts opened their classrooms for the new school year, which looks different from before. In the same way, the upcoming E-rate Funding Year 2022 will be different from years before. As institutions navigate through the transition to a hybrid digital learning environment, on and off campus, it is critical to ensure that the network is capable of providing safe, secure and reliable connectivity, in-person and online. Funding to support this transition is just as important. As we go into the 2nd year of the new 5-year Funding Cycle, this webcast will review all program changes and proposed eligible services for the 2022 Funding Year.

E-rate FY2022– What’s New in ‘22

Join this session to experience how Aruba Secure Edge portfolio provides complete lifecycle management, centralized policy, and enterprise-wide visibility enabling IT teams to deliver the corporate office experience to users—wherever they are, on any device or application—in the office, at home, at temporary locations, or on the road. 
 
In the demo, we’ll showcase the Aruba SD-Branch management UI to highlight the following benefits:

Single pane of glass management and operations for the entire enterprise
ZTP for rapid deployment
Centralized network and security policy

Aruba SD-Branch enables IT teams to deliver amazing experiences and makes deploying, managing, and troubleshooting the network across thousands of locations a breeze. We will show you how SD-Branch simplifies operations for distributed networks from edge-to-cloud. We do this by automating the deployment, management of wireless, wired, security and WAN networks from a single pane of glass for all network operations within the branch and across the WAN.

Simplify Network Operations from Edge to Cloud

Join David Hughes, founder of Silver Peak and Aruba CTO, and Conrad Menezes from the office of the CTO for an interactive tech talk on how COVID-19 and today's "work from anywhere" normal is accelerating cloud adoption and digital transformation and driving the requirement to transform conventional data center and MPLS-centric networks and perimeter-based security models to a modern cloud-native, internet-based SASE architecture. 

Learn how customers can drive maximum value from their cloud and digital transformation investments with a new WAN edge that strikes a balance between on premise and cloud-delivered security, delivers on the promise of SASE to connect users directly to the cloud and safeguards IoT devices that require Zero Trust identity-based security. Gain insights on how the integration of Silver Peak with Aruba ESP (Edge Services Platform) will provide the ability to centrally-assign and enforce consistent application and security policies from edge-to-cloud to deliver the highest quality of experience to application users and IT organizations alike.

Federal CTO Tech Talk: Edge is the Pivot Point for WAN & Security Transformation

The allocation of the 6 GHz band to Wi-Fi represents the largest single allocation of spectrum in history for unlicensed use and is the result of ongoing advocacy by Aruba and other leading organizations. 

Join us for a global regulatory update and gain greater understanding of Wi-Fi 6E including use cases, certification, dimensioning the wired edge for 6 GHz APs, how Wi-Fi 6E capable clients associate with 6 GHz APs, and strategies for planning your channels with upcoming tri-band APs.

Federal CTO Tech Talk: Prepare for the Arrival of 6 GHz and Wi-Fi 6E

Last summer, it became clear that the pandemic would have a long-term impact on higher education. Many universities and colleges adopted a mix of face-to-face and online learning. This approach expanded across campus to student services, research, and administration, and as a result, has enabled a more student-centered university.

Join us on September 22nd at 1pm EST as Deloitte’s higher education leader, Roy Mathew, and Aruba’s senior vice president, Lou Serlenga, discuss:

The latest trends in higher education and the evolving expectations from students, faculty, and staff
Recent success stories of how network transformations have helped campuses navigate the pandemic effectively
Ways to leverage HEERF funding to launch campus network transformations
Register today and learn what institutions should consider when planning a network transformation.

Webinar Details:

Speakers:  Roy Mathew, higher education lead from Deloitte and Lou Serlenga, Aruba's senior vice president

Date:  September 22nd, 2021    

Time:   10:00 a.m. PDT / 1:00 p.m. EDT

The Hybrid Campus - Three Major Shifts

There is an unprecedented amount of stimulus funding available to help  state, county, and local organizations, like yours, respond to the pandemic. 

Join us September 16th 10am PST for our webinar: State and Local Government Stimulus: How Much Is There? Are You Eligible? where Stimulus and Grants expert Cheryl Henshaw will share available funding opportunities and Aruba will show how technology can help transform your business by:

• Expanding and Upgrading network capabilities 
•	Enhancing network safety
•	Enabling Continuity of Operations across all organizations

Register now and learn how you can get a share of these stimulus funds.

State and Local Government Stimulus Funds: How Much Is There? Are you Eligible?

COVID-19 has changed the business landscape. Last year, digital transformation leapt forward, as organizations pivoted to ensure business continuity, workforce productivity, and customer service.
 
Now, operations are shifting again as businesses reopen. Organizations are deploying new IoT and cloud services to maximize space, streamline processes, and improve agility. But while vital for adaptability, these technologies do pose challenges for networks that weren’t designed to deliver them. In short, a deluge of new devices, apps, and data will overtax legacy infrastructure and operations.
 
Is your network ready for the new normal? Join our webinar to hear from IT experts from IDC and Aruba as we explore:
 
•                     Top technologies your peers are deploying to adapt and thrive in a post-COVID world
•                     Technical hurdles your IT teams will encounter
•                     Ways to safeguard networks while ensuring a top-notch user experience
•                     Actionable steps to put all of this into practice for your business

Preparing Your Network for a Post-COVID Economy

Aruba recently announced a strategic partnership with Celona to bring CBRS private LTE/5G networks to the enterprise. 

In this session, we'll look at the technology powering the Celona solution and answer the following questions: 
•	What is CBRS? 
•	How does it work with LTE/5G? 
•	What is the Celona solution and how does it complement Wi-Fi? 
•	What are the design best practices for indoors/outdoors? 
You'll also have the opportunity to see a demo of Celona CBRS in action.

Federal CTO Tech Talk: Spin up Private LTE/5G Networks with Celona CBRS

Join us June 29th  for Aruba Central and the Magic of AIOps as Aruba experts share how built in AI helps with Day 0 to Day N management tasks and frees you up to do the impossible. You’ll learn how to:
 
•	Identify network, security and application performance issues before they affect your business
•	Eliminate much of the manual troubleshooting tasks that keep your IT team buried in busy work
•	Provide optimization tips as your network experiences change
 
This webinar will also include a demonstration of the new features available from Aruba Central, our cloud-managed networking solution.
 
*The Free-AP/ 90-day Aruba Central Trial offer has been paused to allow fulfillment of existing customer orders. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Aruba Central and the Magic of AIOps

Get Rid of Your Shadow-IT and Radio Frequency (RF) Network Blindness: RF Geofence Boundary Policy Enforcement

Billions of everyday consumer and enterprise devices use radio to communicate. It is important for security professionals to understand where these devices are and create a geofence boundary to limit where they are allow to go or not allow to be.  In high-security, you can set up an automated enforcement when your client device crosses the RF geofence boundary and gets a restricted access policy.  In this session, you will learn about the solutions that enable automated RF geofencing capabilities of your controlled devices while being alerted for any RF violations in your campuses and facilities.

Get Rid of Shadow-IT & RF Network Blindness: RF Geofence  Policy Enforcement

On May 10, 2021, the FCC adopted the final rules to implement the Emergency Connectivity Fund program. This $7.1 billion program will provide needed funding to close the Homework Gap for students nationwide. 
 
Join us June 1st at 10:00 am PST / 1:00 pm EST to review the program, eligible uses, important dates and how to apply.

FCC Emergency Connectivity Fund – What’s in it for I.T.?

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