Demystifying NaaS

VIP Dinner - Dallas, TX

Jan 24, 2024 12:00 AM12:00 AM CST

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Here's what we talked about

  • Business requirements are changing. Are you adopting “Network-as-a-Service” for Commercial Flexibility?
  • What is NaaS, what can it be/how might it fit for my enterprise?
  • Is your Network aligned with your Cloud Strategy? Rethink your enterprise network with Network-as-a-Service.
  • What should my enterprise be seeking when evaluating NaaS?
  • What pain points does your enterprise have in supporting lines of business, users/productivity, their applications, customers, and how might these be addressed better in a NaaSmodel?
  • How could my enterprise gain financial, competitive, scalability advantages by beginning a transformation towards a cloud-like, network consumption model built around my current/future network infrastructure?

Event Partners

GDT

Founded in 1996, GDT is an award-winning, international multi-vendor IT solutions provider. GDT specializes in the consulting, designing, deploying and managing of advanced technology solutions for businesses, government and healthcare.

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.

Gregg Mihallik LinkedIn

Practice Lead - Network Services at GDT

Gregg Mihallik is the Practice Lead of Network Services at GDT (General Datatech), an award-winning, international, multi-vendor IT solutions provider. With over 23 years of global IT and telecommunications experience, he drives strategies focused on obtaining long-term recurring revenue. Gregg also has global experience leading sales, delivery, and operations. 

Dan Shaffer LinkedIn

Director, Service Delivery at GDT

Dan Shaffer is the Director of Service Delivery at GDT, where he also served as the Service Delivery Manager and Solutions Architect. With 20 years of experience in LAN/WLAN design, he is a Cisco Certified Network Associate and Certified Wireless Technology specialist. Dan has worked in site development using Cisco IOS, routers and switches, and wireless point-to-point technology. 

Brandon Curry LinkedIn

Vice President, Practices, GTM and Architecture at GDT

Brandon Curry has worked as an expert in the Information Technology industry for more than 25 years. During this time, he has held a variety of roles ranging from strategic sales and post-sales account management to operations and solution architecture, on both the IT and network sides of the Managed Services Provider and IT Outsourcing business. Mr. Curry brings a unique, out-of-the-box perspective to problem-solving, technology strategies and customer solutions. He joined GDT in 2022 after working as a leader in several globally and nationally focused Managed Services Providers (MSPs).

Mr. Curry is a strong believer in continuous education and is a thought leader in new technologies and market trends. He holds an Associate of Science degree in pre-medicine from the University of Kentucky, a Masters of Business Administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a Masters of Science in Security and IT Assurance from Carnegie Mellon University. He has earned many advanced-level certifications such as Cisco CCIE (#7895), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CIISSP) and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH). In addition, Mr. Curry is a member of the (ISC)2 National and Chicago chapters, as well as, a member of the Global IT Architects Association.

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.

Gregg Mihallik LinkedIn

Practice Lead - Network Services at GDT

Gregg Mihallik is the Practice Lead of Network Services at GDT (General Datatech), an award-winning, international, multi-vendor IT solutions provider. With over 23 years of global IT and telecommunications experience, he drives strategies focused on obtaining long-term recurring revenue. Gregg also has global experience leading sales, delivery, and operations. 

Dan Shaffer LinkedIn

Director, Service Delivery at GDT

Dan Shaffer is the Director of Service Delivery at GDT, where he also served as the Service Delivery Manager and Solutions Architect. With 20 years of experience in LAN/WLAN design, he is a Cisco Certified Network Associate and Certified Wireless Technology specialist. Dan has worked in site development using Cisco IOS, routers and switches, and wireless point-to-point technology. 

Brandon Curry LinkedIn

Vice President, Practices, GTM and Architecture at GDT

Brandon Curry has worked as an expert in the Information Technology industry for more than 25 years. During this time, he has held a variety of roles ranging from strategic sales and post-sales account management to operations and solution architecture, on both the IT and network sides of the Managed Services Provider and IT Outsourcing business. Mr. Curry brings a unique, out-of-the-box perspective to problem-solving, technology strategies and customer solutions. He joined GDT in 2022 after working as a leader in several globally and nationally focused Managed Services Providers (MSPs).

Mr. Curry is a strong believer in continuous education and is a thought leader in new technologies and market trends. He holds an Associate of Science degree in pre-medicine from the University of Kentucky, a Masters of Business Administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a Masters of Science in Security and IT Assurance from Carnegie Mellon University. He has earned many advanced-level certifications such as Cisco CCIE (#7895), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CIISSP) and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH). In addition, Mr. Curry is a member of the (ISC)2 National and Chicago chapters, as well as, a member of the Global IT Architects Association.

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