Real World SASE Stories - Navigating the Expansive Landscape of Hybrid Work and Its Cyber Challenge
Oct 10, 2023 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM EST
In an era where cloud adoption and remote work have become the norm, businesses are at the forefront of a digital transformation. To thrive in this evolving landscape, organizations must embrace modern networking through a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) strategy. Yet, implementing SASE successfully demands not only careful planning but also adept deployment and management to minimize complexity and maximize results.
Join us for an illuminating networking dinner where peers in the industry come together to explore real-world SASE stories. Discover how businesses are effectively navigating the expansive terrain of hybrid work and the cyber challenges it brings. In this dynamic discussion, we delve into more than just product transitions – we uncover the intricacies of removing outdated systems, transitioning services to the cloud, consolidating vendors, and more.
BWG, NTT & Palo Alto invite you to learn from and connect with like-minded professionals who are shaping the future of secure networking in the age of hybrid work.
BWG Connect, Palo Alto & NTT invite you to participate in an interactive discussion with your peers.
As always, there will be no sales pitches and there is no cost to join.
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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.
Rob Mello, Vice President at NTT Ltd.
With over 20 years of IT and business experience at NTT, Orange Business Services and IBM, Rob is a patent holder and leader in service transformation and expansion. He has held various roles ranging from Head of Strategy & Transformation, Global Practice Lead, Design Thinking Champion, Innovation Lead and Offering Owner across the enterprise landscape. He has been responsible for setting the strategic direction and go to market for fortune 100 corporations, developing and launching global service offerings, selling and deploying innovative IT solutions, and expanding partner ecosystems. Rob is also author for Corporate Blogs; Podcasts/Webinars; Analyst Sessions; Industry events.
Principal Architect, SASE/Zero Trust at Palo Alto Networks
Diego Fontes brings over 15 years of technical creative problem solving and innovation expertise with some of the world’s largest, most complex enterprises, including Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies. Today,
he serves as Principal Architect supporting Palo Alto Networks’ largest, strategic clients. His big-picture thinking coupled with his active listening have enabled him to play a pivotal role instituting advanced technology and cybersecurity capabilities, transforming businesses he’s supported.
Prior to joining Palo Alto Networks, Diego held progressive systems engineering roles, building breadth and depth of experiences within diverse industries. Throughout it all, he’s always focused on creating value for his stakeholders. For the past 9 years, Diego has helped Palo Alto Networks clients leverage the full value of the cybersecurity operating platform whether on-prem, or within private or public-cloud. He has
earned multiple certifications, including CISSP, CCSP, PCNSE, PSE, among others.
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.
Rob Mello, Vice President at NTT Ltd.
With over 20 years of IT and business experience at NTT, Orange Business Services and IBM, Rob is a patent holder and leader in service transformation and expansion. He has held various roles ranging from Head of Strategy & Transformation, Global Practice Lead, Design Thinking Champion, Innovation Lead and Offering Owner across the enterprise landscape. He has been responsible for setting the strategic direction and go to market for fortune 100 corporations, developing and launching global service offerings, selling and deploying innovative IT solutions, and expanding partner ecosystems. Rob is also author for Corporate Blogs; Podcasts/Webinars; Analyst Sessions; Industry events.
Principal Architect, SASE/Zero Trust at Palo Alto Networks
Diego Fontes brings over 15 years of technical creative problem solving and innovation expertise with some of the world’s largest, most complex enterprises, including Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies. Today,
he serves as Principal Architect supporting Palo Alto Networks’ largest, strategic clients. His big-picture thinking coupled with his active listening have enabled him to play a pivotal role instituting advanced technology and cybersecurity capabilities, transforming businesses he’s supported.
Prior to joining Palo Alto Networks, Diego held progressive systems engineering roles, building breadth and depth of experiences within diverse industries. Throughout it all, he’s always focused on creating value for his stakeholders. For the past 9 years, Diego has helped Palo Alto Networks clients leverage the full value of the cybersecurity operating platform whether on-prem, or within private or public-cloud. He has
earned multiple certifications, including CISSP, CCSP, PCNSE, PSE, among others.
