An AI Driven Network: Exploring Key Trends and Challenges

VIP Dinner - New York City, NY

Feb 23, 2023 6:00 PM8:30 PM EST

Event Description

In 2019, Juniper Networks made the strategic move to acquire Mist Systems. Since then, Juniper has been recognized as a three-year Leader in the Gartner Wired/Wireless Magic Quadrant. Mist Cloud delivers the industry’s best access layer experiences for clients, users, and devices across wired and wireless. Networks driven by Mist AI are more predictable, reliable, and measurable. We give your IT teams an edge in transforming your businesses with new technologies and simplifying the operations.

Discussion Topics

  • Build your network for the next decade using a Mist AI-powered microservices cloud architecture
  • Drive better end-user experiences across your wired and wireless networks with AIOps
  • Always have network insights and diagnostic answers at your fingertips
  • Automate operations and simplify troubleshooting
  • How to deliver innovative business solutions
  • How has the WLAN technology evolved over the last 10 years
  • What are some of the key trends driving a need for a AI Driven Network?
  • How does AI simplify the network operations for a network team

Event Partners

Myriad360

Myriad360 is a global solutions advisor, broker, and integrator for many of the world’s largest brands, from professional sports leagues to major manufacturers to some of the most recognizable service providers in the world, Myriad360 is the industry’s go-to partner for complex and comprehensive 360° solutions and consultation.

Juniper Networks

Juniper Networks is challenging the inherent complexity in the 5G and cloud era, our solutions power the connections that matter most - from education to healthcare to secure banking. Their commitment is to advance real outcomes for network teams and every individual they serve by developing networking products, such as routers, switches, network management software, network security products, and software-defined networking technology.

Guest Speakers

Greg Irwin LinkedIn

Co-Founder, Co-CEO at BWG Strategy LLC

BWG Strategy is a research platform that provides market intelligence through Event Services, Business Development initiatives, and Market Research services. BWG hosts over 1,800 interactive executive strategy sessions (conference calls and in-person forums) annually that allow senior industry professionals across all sectors to debate fundamental business topics with peers, build brand awareness, gather market intelligence, network with customers/suppliers/partners, and pursue business development opportunities.

Todd Pekats LinkedIn

Executive Vice President & Chief Solutions Officer at Myriad360

Todd Pekats is responsible for the creation, development and execution of Myriad360’s solutions portfolio. An industry veteran, Todd gained 25+ years of experience working at Bankers Trust Corp., Cheyenne Software, Compucom, PCM and Insight. When not engaging with clients, Todd’s passion for technology keeps him on the cusp of innovation.

Tom Wilburn LinkedIn

VP Global AI Driven Enterprise Sales at Juniper Networks

Tom Wilburn is responsible for Juniper's Global AI Driven Enterprise business, and for global field operations of the Mist and 128T organizations. He has extensive experience in the wireless and networking industry.

Tom had earlier served as Vice President of Cisco’s Global Enterprise Networking sales organization, responsible for routing, switching and wireless products. Tom was part of the leadership team for Airespace, a wireless company acquired by Cisco in 2005. Tom led sales for Cisco’s wireless business achieving a global share of 65% of the enterprise wireless market. In 2012, Tom was part of the team that acquired Meraki and was responsible for go-to-market of the combined Cisco-Meraki portfolio.

Event Moderator

Greg Irwin LinkedIn

Co-Founder, Co-CEO at BWG Strategy LLC

BWG Strategy is a research platform that provides market intelligence through Event Services, Business Development initiatives, and Market Research services. BWG hosts over 1,800 interactive executive strategy sessions (conference calls and in-person forums) annually that allow senior industry professionals across all sectors to debate fundamental business topics with peers, build brand awareness, gather market intelligence, network with customers/suppliers/partners, and pursue business development opportunities.

Todd Pekats LinkedIn

Executive Vice President & Chief Solutions Officer at Myriad360

Todd Pekats is responsible for the creation, development and execution of Myriad360’s solutions portfolio. An industry veteran, Todd gained 25+ years of experience working at Bankers Trust Corp., Cheyenne Software, Compucom, PCM and Insight. When not engaging with clients, Todd’s passion for technology keeps him on the cusp of innovation.

Tom Wilburn LinkedIn

VP Global AI Driven Enterprise Sales at Juniper Networks

Tom Wilburn is responsible for Juniper's Global AI Driven Enterprise business, and for global field operations of the Mist and 128T organizations. He has extensive experience in the wireless and networking industry.

Tom had earlier served as Vice President of Cisco’s Global Enterprise Networking sales organization, responsible for routing, switching and wireless products. Tom was part of the leadership team for Airespace, a wireless company acquired by Cisco in 2005. Tom led sales for Cisco’s wireless business achieving a global share of 65% of the enterprise wireless market. In 2012, Tom was part of the team that acquired Meraki and was responsible for go-to-market of the combined Cisco-Meraki portfolio.

What is BWG Connect?

BWG Connect provides executive strategy & networking sessions that help brands from any industry with their overall business planning and execution. BWG has built an exclusive network of 125,000+ senior professionals and hosts over 2,000 virtual and in-person networking events on an annual basis.
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