Join us for a Webinar on June 30

There is a lot of buzz about cloud computing. But what is it, and how can you use it? Is it a rehash of something from old, or is this really a new way of adding capabilities to your business? Is it safe, and what are the risks? Let’s cut through the hype and talk about how you really can use this new approach to delivering IT services to your business, what to consider and where it makes sense – and where it doesn’t. Targeting owners and business decision makers, we’ll answer real life questions about how to cut through the marketing and understand when and how to leverage the “cloud”.

Title: Cloud Computing: What it means to my business

Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP, 2003 Server or 2000

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/931885003

Dave Sobel, CEO of Evolve Technologies, is slated to speak at three upcoming conferences in the next few weeks. His conversations will surround networking, cloud computing and new IT solutions to increase small company growth and executive professional development.

1. May 26-28, 2010 - MBIS 2010 - Cary, NC

1. Sobel will speak about how businesses can leverage virtualization to enhance IT infrastructure. Sobel stated about his presentation, “This conversation will help business people understand - in business terms -  how they can benefit from virtualization technology.”
2. The 2010 Members in Business & Industry Spring Conference (MBIS 2010) is an annual conference held by the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCNCPA) designed to present attendees with the most relevant technological innovations to keep a financial business operating smoothly. The conference will be held, May 26-28, 2010 at the Embassy Suites in Cary, NC.
3. For conference information: http://www.ncacpa.org/Conferences/MBIS10/

2. May 28-30, 2010 - IT Pro Conference - New Orleans, LA

1. Sobel will participate in a specially designed “unconference” professional panel meant to help IT professionals grow their knowledge base by focusing on real world and collaborative work examples. Sobel commented on the conference, “My role, as one of multiple MVPs at the conference, is to aid the collective knowledge build. Our goal with the ‘unconference’ is to break the traditional PowerPoint lecture model with a focus on discussion and learning.”
2. The IT Pro Conference is the premier event for small-to-medium business owners looking to network, grow their business and learn to utilize technological advances to enhance business operations. The conference will be held, May 28-30, 2010 at the Aster Crown Plaza Hotel in New Orleans, LA.
3. For conference information: http://www.conference2010.sbsmigration.com/events/

3. June 1-3, 2010 - Kaseya Connect 2010 - Las Vegas, NV

1. Sobel will participate in a panel discussion on how cloud computing can aid in the future growth of small and medium sized businesses. Sobel said, “The panel discussion will focus on the general role cloud computing will play in the future of the SMB community, as well as how we can promote that future to hesitant adopters.”
2. Kaseya Connect 2010 is the annual users’ conference for Kaseya’s partners. The forum presents an opportunity for IT Professionals to compare notes, network and hear best practice presentations from peers and experts around the globe. The conference will be held, June 1-3, 2010 at the Four Seasons Hotel & Resort in Las Vegas, NV.
3. For conference information: http://www.kaseya.com/events/annual-user-conference.aspx

Dave Sobel is the founder and CEO of Evolve Technologies, and with over ten years of experience in Internet services and consulting, Evolve is a flourishing IT management firm under Sobel’s experienced watch. Sobel has spoken at a wide variety of industry events including the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, SMB Summit and SMB Nation. Sobel is also an active peer group member and facilitator for Heartland Technology Groups (HTG).

He is often quoted in many technology-driven publications and maintains his own, popular blogs on business, Evolutionary Business Thoughts and virtualization. In 2008, Sobel published his first book, “Virtualization: Defined - A Primer for the SMB Consultant.” In 2010, Sobel’s dynamic voice within the IT community and efforts to promote active peer networks were recognized with the Microsoft Most Valued Professional (MVP) Award.

Evolve Technologies (www.evolvetech.com) is a Fairfax, Virginia-based consulting firm that provides IT and computer networking services for SMBs in the D.C. Metro Area.

for media information:
Please contact Christine Randle at 240-686-1000 or crandle@dprgroup.com.

WHAT:
Dave Sobel, CEO of Evolve Technologies, will host two breakout sessions at this year’s annual Twin Cities TechPulse Conference: “Cloud Computing: Friend, Foe, or Fiction” and “Virtualization: Business Objective.” The conference will be held in Minnetonka, Minnesota, on Wednesday, May 12.

TechPulse2010 provides a unique opportunity for small and medium business owners to learn more about disaster recovery, security, mobile computing. Further, the event will allow attendees the opportunity to network with other leading technology vendors in a friendly, no-pressure environment. Event attendance and registration is free.

The event is hosted by Mytech Partners and Success Computer Consulting, both of which serve alongside Evolve Technologies as Heartland Technology Group members.

Dave Sobel was selected to speak due to his distinguished role as one of today’s prominent IT leaders with expertise in virtualization technology. Sobel recently published a book on virtualization entitled, Virtualization: Defined. A Primer for the SMB Consultant. Additionally, he maintains a regular blog on the topic, SMBVirtualization.net.

Evolve Technologies (www.evolvetech.com) is a Fairfax, Virginia-based consulting firm that provides IT and computer networking services for SMBs in the D.C. Metro Area.

WHERE:
Minneapolis Marriott Southwest
5801 Opus Parkway
Minnetonka, MN 55343

WHEN:          
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

for media information:
Please contact Christine Randle at 240-686-1000 or crandle@dprgroup.com.

For Attendee information:

To register, please visit http://www.twincitiestechpulse.com/register/.

WHAT:
Dave Sobel, CEO of Evolve Technologies, will be returning to Charlotte, N.C. to speak with the Charlotte SMB IT Pro Group about the future of cloud computing and its impacts on information technology  (IT) business professionals. Specifically, the discussion will focus on how businesses can develop relevant cloud offerings, positioning themselves for growth in and around online service delivery. This event will take place at Microsoft’s Charlotte offices during the Charlotte SMB IT Pro Group’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 18.

Dave Sobel was selected to speak due to his distinguished role as one of today’s prominent IT leaders with expertise in virtualization technology. Recently, Sobel published a book on virtualization entitled, Virtualization: Defined. A Primer for the SMB Consultant. Additionally, he maintains a regular blog on the topic, SMBVirtualization.net.

The mission of the Charlotte SMB IT Pro Group is to create an environment of synergy - through networking, education and relationships - that empowers each member to better deploy, support and use the Microsoft Small Business Server (SBS) and complimentary small and medium-size business (SMB) products to the fullest potential. The group is comprised of Microsoft Partners, system builders, IT consultants and small business server end users. Membership is free and more information is available at http://www.sbs-charlotte.com/.

Evolve Technologies (www.evolvetech.com) is a Fairfax, Virginia-based consulting firm that provides IT and computer networking services for SMBs in the D.C. Metro Area.

WHERE:
Microsoft
8050 Microsoft Way
Mt. Kilimanjaro Conference Room
Charlotte, NC 28273

WHEN:          
May 18, 2010
6:00 PM (ET)

for media information:
Please contact Christine Randle at 240-686-1000 or crandle@dprgroup.com.

For Attendee information:
To register, please visit http://www.runmyclub.com/SBSCharlotte/eventcalendar.asp?id=206010.

Introduction to the latest PC operating system from Microsoft Windows 7

Evolve Technologies will present an overview of the new Windows 7 operating system from Microsoft. For everyone that enjoyed the funny Mac commercials and avoided the Vista operating system you will want to attend this event. See all of the new features, learn how it will affect your business and what it will take to deploy in your organization. This session will also include: Windows 7 deployment strategies, demonstrations of Windows server 2008, solutions for remote and mobile users, and Server Virtualization.
As you’re one of our valued customers, we wanted to give you a personal demonstration of the new Windows® 7 Professional operating system. Attend this special event and discover how this powerful combination of innovation, improved performance, and productivity:

• Works the way you want. It’s fast, reliable, and compatible.
• Helps you get more done. It’s easy-to-use and navigate.
• Safeguards your work. It offers comprehensive recovery and security options.

Is your company ready for Windows 7? Attendees of the event will qualify for a Windows 7 & Virtualization Assessment at no cost (a $3,000.00 Value).

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Did you know Windows Server comes with a platform for you to do document management? Would you like to share documents more effectively with people inside and outside your organization? Not have to dig around shared drives to find documents? Have a searchable, indexible repository of information people can collaborate on?

Join us for this webinar to learn how you can leverage technologies you already have to enable your business!

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Date: Friday, August 21, 2009

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer

Location:
Webinar on the Internet

Your data is being backed up, but is your business ready for a disaster? How do you handle space, power, connectivity and phones in the event of a disaster? Come learn how to plan your business needs in the event of disaster and how to best prepare.

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Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer

Location:
Webinar on the Internet

Wireless access is the technology that makes us productive anywhere, but most small organizations just buy a wireless access point that’s deigned for a home and not for an office. Join Evolve Technologies CEO Dave Sobel and Bob Mayer, VP of Sales and Marketing from Bandspeed who will be talking about the right way to deliver wireless access to your business.

Title: WiFi: Can’t I just buy any thing? What you need to know

Date: Thursday, July 9, 2009

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/769509035

So this coming week is my big week of HTG Summit, and I’m not sure what I’ll be writing about this week from it.

Evolve has participated in HTG for a while now, and I also help run the HTG11 group in the UK.

For those not up on HTG, Arlin did a great interview about it, so that should get you started.

This should prove to be an interesting and busy week!