IT Hot Topics 2019 was a success! We’d like to give a big shout out to all of our conference go’ers, speakers, sponsors and Carolina Advanced Digital teams for making this our hottest conference yet. We hope to see everyone back at the Grandover Resort next year! We...
IT Hot Topics Conference Spotlight: Stacy Thayer, Ph.D.
Are you ready for IT Hot Topics 2019? We sure are! In just a few days, the industry’s best and brightest will join conference goers for three days of networking, keynotes and hands-on workshops. We recently spoke with Dr. Stacy Thayer, independent organizational...
RSAC 2019 | Long Live the Firewall?
Culminating world-class leaders in cybersecurity, RSA Conference 2019 was packed with insightful seminars, speakers, tutorials, training sessions and innovation programs. Our very own, Jennifer Minella, VP of Engineering and Security, brought the heat as a panelist on...
Insider View: Why you won’t want to miss IT Hot Topics Conference 2019
The area's longest-running and most intimate cyber security and technology conference returns to the Grandover Resort in NC for 2019. Whether you're a veteran conference-goer or a first-timer, this year's IT Hot Topics Conference is sure to educate and amaze. Here's...
Out ‘n About – October Events
Look for our teams at these upcoming October events. Also check our event calendar for more upcoming conferences and events. Oct 1-3: UNC Cause 2018 @ Greenville Oct 8-9: NCHICA 24th Annual Conference @ Charlotte Oct 22-23: SCITDA (SC IT Directors Association) @...
Jennifer Minella speaks at RSAC 2017 on “Expert Mobility: Managing the Wi-Fi World of Wearables, Sensors and IoT”
Thursday, February 16th at the RSA Conference USA, Carolina Advanced Digital's VP of Engineering will be speaking on advanced and emergent wireless technologies, with a focus on those designed for supporting IoT, wearables, and sensors. "This wireless session will be...
RSAC’s Q&A Series with Jennifer Minella & Mark Nunnikhoven
The RSAC editorial team ask our VP of Engineering Jennifer Minella and professional colleague Mark Nunnikhoven of Trend Micro for the "off topic" tips and tricks for getting the most out of the RSA Conference in San Francisco. In the two-part Q&A series, the RSAC...
Carolina Advanced Digital Announces Two Exclusive IT Conversation Events with Jennifer Minella Designed to Help CIOs and CISOs Lead Successful Mobile Implementations
'The Savvy CIO's Guide to Planning a Mobile-First Enterprise' comes to Charlotte on Tuesday March 29 and Raleigh on Thursday March 31. Registration is now open to industry professionals to participate in a discussion that will explore how today's enterprises can most...
Our Advice for Staying Safe Online at Family Internet Safety Night
This week, Carolina Advanced Digital VP of Engineering Jennifer Minella addressed an audience at the Chapel Hill Family Internet Safety Night, an event planned by the Chapel Hill Police Department with Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools which drew more than 75 students,...
Free 1-day events across North Carolina on Secure Networking and Mobility technologies with HP, Aruba, and Carolina Advanced Digital
Get a first look at the latest in secure networking and mobility technologies from Gartner quadrant-leader HP and Aruba. These one-day events hosted by Carolina Advanced Digital and HP give attendees a glimpse of what's new and upcoming in the world of networking,...
IT Hot Topics Conference 2016 moves to RTP with new format and venue
Carolina Advanced Digital announces its annual conference will move from Greensboro, North Carolina to the Raleigh-Durham area for 2016, sporting a new venue and format. The IT Hot Topics Conference 2016 will run Thursday and Friday, May 5th and 6th at the Sheraton...
Federal Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt Guides Industry Professionals
At this year’s IT Hot Topics Conference, there will be two keynote speakers. STEM advocate Dr. Uma Gupta will speak on Wednesday, May 6th, and the other, Howard Schmidt will speak on Thursday, May 7th. With positions held such as Special Assistant to the Bush and...
Silver Sponsor Google Will Offer K-12 Education Solutions at IT Hot Topics Conference
Cutting edge advancements in web search and advertising have made this website a top internet company and its brand one of the most recognized in the world. Google, a global technology leader focused on improving the ways people connect with information, will be a...
Learn More About Security Solutions from Gold Sponsor Dell SonicWALL at IT Hot Topics Conference
Some of the most dynamic security solutions in the industry today are offered by Dell SonicWALL. Dell SonicWALL specializes in a range of hardware and applications including network firewalls/UTMs (Unified Threat Management), Secure Remote Access (SSL-VPN), email...
Participate in Hands-On Learning in the Lockpick Village at IT Hot Topics Conference
Lockpick Villages are a common sight at many security conferences these days. In recent years, the worlds of logical and physical security have been brought together and melded for a holistic experience for security practitioners. This year’s IT Hot Topics Conference...
Gold Sponsor Aruba Networks Will Showcase Solutions at IT Hot Topics Conference
The right wireless and management solutions will greatly enhance your network. Aruba Networks, a leading provider of next-generation network access solutions for the mobile enterprise, is Carolina Advanced Digital’s newest partner. By participating as a Gold Sponsor...
Meet with Gold Sponsor Bradford Networks at IT Hot Topics Conference
With an increase in cyber security threats, it is important to know the composition of your ever-changing network. Bradford Networks, the leading provider of rapid threat response solutions, is Carolina Advanced Digital’s go-to partner for Network Access Control and...
STEM Advocate Dr. Uma Gupta Delivers a Message for All Ages
The opening keynote of a conference sets the tone of the day and aligns expectations for what’s to come. With an expanded two-day conference format for 2015, IT Hot Topics Conference offers attendees twice the opportunity to experience gifted and inspiring keynotes....
Carolina Advanced Digital, Inc. to Host Cyber Security Student Track, a One-of-its-Kind Industry Outreach Program Designed to Educate, Prepare and Support CyberPatriot Challenge Students and Coaches
The Cyber Security Student Track will be held as part of Carolina Advanced Digital's prestigious IT Hot Topic Conference. The event is free for CyberPatriot student teams and includes a full day of cyber security sessions, discussions and learning activities. CARY, NC...
IT Hot Topics Conference Advisory Committee members are announced
This past month, Carolina Advanced Digital, Inc., is a nationally-recognized leader in technology infrastructure and security solutions, announced its first ever Conference Advisory Committee for IT Hot Topics Conference 2015. A pilot program, the Committee is...
Company Update: IT Hot Topics Conference Technology and Security Trainings Announced
The dates have been announced for Carolina Advanced Digital’s IT Hot Topics Conference 2015, hosted at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, NC. This year’s conference events commemorate Carolina Advanced Digital’s 30th year in business with new features including two...
NC and SC Crash Courses coming June 24-26
CARY, NC (June 6, 2014) – Carolina Advanced Digital, Inc. announced the dates for this summer’s Crash Courses. A leader in enterprise-class solutions for more than 25 years, Carolina Advanced Digital is teaming up with HP and Exinda to host the signature mini-training...
Two Hundred Information Security Professionals Meet Annually at International Conference
CARY, NC – Earlier this May, two hundred information security professionals gathered at Grandover Resort in Greensboro, NC for the 13th Annual IT Hot Topics Conference. The event was hosted by nationally-recognized technology infrastructure and security solutions...
New, Better Application Shaping with Exinda
Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/185825998 Just like people, technology and products change. For years, we've been an avid fan of the PacketShapers (originally by Packeteer, later acquired by Blue Coat), but...
Carolina Advanced Digital, Inc. Supporting the 2013 SCITDA Conference
Last week, Carolina Advanced Digital, Inc. attended the 2013 SCITDA Fall Conference in Columbia, SC. This conference brought together over 50 different government agencies and higher education institutions in South Carolina. Meghan Balfrey, our Marketing &...
CAD Hosts Wings + Wifi with Meru Networks
In June, CAD teamed up with Meru Networks in Tampa, FL and hosted the first ever Wings + Wifi at Ker's WingHouse. At the series kickoff, Richard Hector, Systems Engineer at Meru, and Jennifer Minella, VP of Engineering at CAD, spoke with attendees about the future of...
Meru Networks LIVE at Tech Field Day
Tomorrow, Friday, August 9th, Meru Networks will be hosting their very first Wireless Field Day from their headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA. Meru Networks, our go-to partner and a leader in enterprise-class wifi is known for their wireless LANs which are specifically...
Carolina Advanced Digital, Inc. Announces 11th Annual IT Hot Topics Conference
Carolina Advanced Digital, Inc. (CAD), an engineering company focused on IT infrastructure, management and security solutions, announced their 11th annual IT Hot Topics Conference will take place May 8th-10th,2013 at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, NC. This free...
IT HOT TOPICS 2013 Registration Opens!
We are pleased to announce registration if officially open for IT Hot Topics Conference 2013. Who should attend? Our conference content is designed to meet the needs of a variety of IT and security professional positions. Traditionally, our attendees have titles...
Free VIP Seats for Techno Security 2012
The management team of TheTrainingCo., producers of the annual Techno Security Conference and the Mobile Forensics Conference at Myrtle Beach, SC has again made Carolina Advanced Digital a special offer for this year's Techno Security Conference being held on June...
Juniper Networks Tech Days: RTP & Columbia
Juniper Networks is hosting two free tech days in December-- one in Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC and the other in Columbia, SC. CAD is attending both events so we'll see you there! Come learn about the latest in Data Center Architecture, Innovative Campus Designs...
Lunch & Learn: Prepare against classroom Wi-Fi meltdowns with Meru Networks
We're hosting a Lunch and Learn seminar next week with Meru Networks at Tribeca Tavern in Raleigh. . Lunch & Learn Seminar: "Prepare against classroom Wi-Fi meltdowns" Are you thinking about... Converting to ebooks? Rolling out laptops? iPads in the classroom? 1...
Register now for IT Hot Topics 2011
It's that time of year again! Carolina Advanced Digital would like to invite you to join us at our ninth annual IT Hot Topics Conference and Golf Tourney. Seating is limited and the event is free, so register today at http://hottopicsconference.com/. IT Hot Topics...
Free VIP Seats for Techno Security 2011
The management team of TheTrainingCo., producers of the annual Techno Security Conference and the Mobile Forensics Conference at Myrtle Beach, SC has again made Carolina Advanced Digital a special offer for this year's Techno Security Conference being held on June 5 -...
Grassroots efforts, Carolina Advanced Digital sponsors BSides Greensboro
When: Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 Where: Natty Greene's Loft, Greensboro, NC
Carolina Advanced Digital Sponsors First BSides Event in NC
CARY, NC (March 8, 2011)—Carolina Advanced Digital, Inc. (CAD), an industry leader of IT infrastructure, management and security solutions, will sponsor the first BSides event in North Carolina, BSidesGSO, taking place March 9 in Greensboro, NC. BSides is a...
IT Hot Topics Conference 2011 – Save the Date
Mark your calendar! Our ninth-annual IT Hot Topics Conference & Golf Tourney is fast approaching. IT Hot Topics Conference & Golf Tourney 2011 May 12-13, 2011 Grandover Resort | Greensboro, NC This free event offers our customers insight into the industry’s...
RSA Conference – Peer2Peer Session & Partner Booths
Going to RSA? Live in the San Francisco area? Jennifer Jabbusch, our Chief Information Security Officer and Network Security Specialist, will be leading a Peer2Peer session at the RSA Conference in San Francisco on February 17. Session Title: Jumping Wireless Hurdles...
December Crash Courses
Carolina Advanced Digital is excited to announce the return of our famous Crash Courses. These one-day technology quick start trainings cover two products or technologies, with a half day for each. They are held back-to-back in three cities. Lunch is provided and...
Visit us at the NCLGISA Conference in Asheville
NCLGISA Semiannual Conference Crowne Plaza Resort, Asheville, NC October 19-22, 2010 Booth #11 Carolina Advanced Digital is thrilled to attend the semiannual NCLGISA (North Carolina Local Government Information Systems Association) conference this week, October 19-22,...
Techno Forensics & Digital Investigations 2010 // Special Offer for VIP tickets!
Carolina Advanced Digital is proud to present a SPECIAL OFFER for: Techno Forensics Conference October 25 – 26, 2010 The Training Company management team produces the annual Techno Forensics & Digital Investigations Conference. This year’s conference will...
IT Summer Camp
Carolina Advanced Digital is excited to host this year’s IT Summer Camp in beautiful Wrighstville Beach, North Carolina! This camp entails free Crash Courses provided to attendees by Carolina Advanced Digital and our partners: Blue Coat, Bradford, HP Networking, Meru...
IT Hot Topics 2010 Details
The official website shares the most current conference schedule and other helpful information. Remember that the event is free and space is limited, so visit http://hottopicsconference.com for details and to reserve your spot! Grandover Resort – 800.472.6301 Room...
Register for IT Hot Topics Conference 2010
Registration for our eighth-annual IT Hot Topics conference and golf tournament is now open! This free event, which offers our customers insight into the industry’s newest developments, will be held May 6-7 at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, NC. John McCumber,...
Visit Our Partners At HIMSS10
HIMSS10 is the largest healthcare IT conference in North America. This year’s conference will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, from March 1-March 4. If you are planning to attend, stop by our partners’ booths: AirTight Networks in...
Join Us at Our Free Information Security Seminar in Raleigh on February 17
Few people realize how much money is tied up in their network–not only in the hardware and software, but also in their data. Even fewer people realize that their valuable information can be compromised or lost altogether. On Wednesday, February 17, Carolina Advanced...
Realize the Future with HP: Washington, D.C.
Learn about breakthroughs in cloud computing, application modernization and automation and virtualization that will redirect your IT investments and transform your business. Hear strategies, insights and visions from HP’s executive team to help you realize the future....
Upcoming Webcasts: Bradford Networks and Blue Coat PacketShaper 8.5
Take a break from the holiday rush! Join us for an introduction to Bradford Networks’ Adaptive Network Security technology, followed by an update on Blue Coat’s PacketShaper 8.5 release. See webcast details and register below. ___________________________________...
Raleigh ISSA Chapter to Host Fifth Annual InfoSeCon
Carolina Advanced Digital is pleased to be a Platinum Corporate Sponsor for ISSA’s 2009 Triangle InfoSeCon security conference in Raleigh, N.C. Stop by and see us in the exhibit area! 2009 ISSA Triangle InfoSeCon October 15, 2008 McKimmon Center Raleigh, NC Event...
Attend the Techno Forensics Conference for FREE
Once again, The Training Co. has offered Carolina Advanced Digital a limited number of VIP guest passes for the fifth annual Techno Forensics & Digital Investigations Conference, which will be held October 26-28 in Gaithersburg, Maryland. With more than 1,000...
Carolina Advanced Digital Announces Upcoming IT Hot Topics Conference
GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 22, 2009) – Carolina Advanced Digital, Inc., a Siler City-based engineering company focused on IT infrastructure, management and security solutions, today announced their seventh annual IT Hot Topics Conference and Golf Tournament. This free...
IT Hot Topics 2009 Announced
It’s the time of year again for our annual IT Hot Topics Conference and Golf Tournament! Join us for free on May 7th & 8th at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, NC to learn about this year’s biggest security and cost-savings hot topics, including: Securing...
Free SonicWALL Roadshow – 2/24/09 in Columbia, SC
Now that we are on SC state contract, we would like to invite you to join us for a FREE lunch-and-learn event. And just for attending, you’re entered to win a FREE SonicWALL training seat, normally worth $2000! SonicWALL Roadshow event details: February 24, 2009 11...
IT Hot Topics 2009 Survey
IT Hot Topics, Carolina Advanced Digital’s annual conference and golf tournament, is planned for May 7-8 in central North Carolina. Due to the current economic situation, we would like to keep this event as affordable as possible for all of our attendees. We have...
Free VIP Pass to join CAD at Techno Security 2009
As a diamond sponsor and Wednesday’s closing keynote, Carolina Advanced Digital would appreciate your support at Techno Security 2009. VIP registration is normally $1095, but because current budgets are tight and travel is limited, we would like to invite you to join...
2008 NCLGISA Fall Conference
Come see Carolina Advanced Digital at the 2008 NCLGISA Fall Conference in beautiful Asheville, NC. We’ll be exhibiting at the show for the duration as well as presenting on network security. Presentation details will be posted as we approach the event. 2008 NCLGISA...
Packeteer Training Nov 3-7 in NC
Carolina Advanced Digital will be hosting a Packeteer Intensive Training November 3-7th in Chapel Hill, NC. The training is official certification training from an authorized Packeteer Trainer. The week-long intensive covers both Levels I and II. Packeteer Intensive...
Presenting at SecTor
Carolina Advanced Digital is pleased to participate in SecTor 2009, the Security Education Conference in Toronto. About SecTor Illuminating the Black Art of Security. SecTor brings the world’s brightest (and darkest) minds together to identify, discuss, dissect and...
2008 ISSA Triangle InfoSeCon
Carolina Advanced Digital is pleased to be a Platinum Corporate Sponsor for ISSA’s 2008 Triangle InfoSeCon security conference in Raleigh, NC. Stop by and see us in the exhibit area and don’t miss our talk on Network Security. 2008 ISSA Triangle InfoSeCon October 16,...
SCITDA 2008 Presentation
Come see Carolina Advanced Digital at the 2008 SCITDA conference in Myrtle Beach, SC. We’ll be exhibiting as well as presenting a session on security. Don’t miss the debut of this hot new topic! SCITDA 2008 Fall Conference September 7-10, 2008 Myrtle Beach, SC Visit...
CAD Sponsoring ISSA InfoSeCon
Carolina Advanced Digital, Inc. will be participating as a Platinum Sponsor of this year’s ISSA Triangle InfoSeCon. The ISSA InfoSeCon security conference is being held Thursday, October 16th at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC. Registration has just opened. Find...
ILTA Annual Conference
CAD network specialist Jennifer Jabbusch will be speaking on the Endpoint Security and Network Access Control Panel discussion at the 2008 ILTA Conference in Grapevine, TX. ILTA 2008 Conference August 25-28, 2008 Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, TX Visit ILTA 2008 Website
ProCurve Routing Class in GA
ProCurve routing class, Building ProCurve Resiliant Networks, (originally scheduled for Chapel Hill, NC) has been moved to Alpharetta, GA October 7-10th, 2008. Join CAD’s favorite instructor John Lancaster in this 4-day, hands-on training course using the new ProCurve...
6th Annual IT Hot Topics Conference
This year is our best yet! IT Hot Topics Conference is now two days, packed full of technical breakouts, roundtables, workshops, keynotes and our special CXO Focus Sessions. We’re pleased to offer this great lineup, with presentations by industry experts from across...
Network Security Road Show: March 12 in Lexington, NC
Overview: Add HP ProCurve to your technical strategy to strengthen your network and achieve high availability. ProCurve delivers a trusted network infrastructure that is immune to threats, controllable for appropriate use, and able to protect data and integrity for...
Network Security Road Show: March 11 in Cary, NC
Overview Add HP ProCurve to your technical strategy to strengthen your network and achieve high availability. ProCurve delivers a trusted network infrastructure that is immune to threats, controllable for appropriate use, and able to protect data and integrity for all...
SNUG-IT Meeting: Network Security Overview
SNUG-IT Meeting: Network Security Overview First ‘official’ SNUG-IT Meeting, we’re piggy-backing with the Mitel Users group, run primarily by NCLGISA and Glenn Hays with Mitel. November 13, 2007 10:30am SCHEDULE Members can attend one or both sessions, no charge....
2007 NCLGISA Fall Conference
Carolina Advanced Digital is pleased to sponsor, exhibit and host the Encryption session at the 2007 NCLGISA Fall Conference in NC. 2007 NCLGISA Fall Conference October 24-26, 2007 Asheville, NC Event Website
2007 ISSA Triangle InfoSeCon
Carolina Advanced Digital is pleased to sponsor the 2007 ISSA Triangle InfoSeCon Conference in Raleigh, NC. 2007 InfoSeCon October 18, 2007 Embassy Suites Cary, NC Event Website
2007 SCITDA Fall Conference
Carolina Advanced Digital will be exhibiting and presenting at the 2007 SCITDA Fall Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC this September. Don’t miss an exciting session on NAC (Network Access Control) Technologies by Jennifer Jabbusch, Carolina Advanced Digital. SCITDA 2007...
2007 NC Digital Government Summit
Come see Carolina Advanced Digital at the 2007 NC Digital Government Summit in North Carolina. A Government Technology Executive Leadership Forum September 5 – September 6 North Raleigh Hilton Raleigh, NC Event Website
Proxy-Blocking Webcast with SonicWALL
Controlling web Proxy sites a problem? We’re hosting a special webcast for our k12 users… Join us Friday, August 31st for HTTPs Proxy Blocking with Your SonicWall. Matt’s going to demonstrate the new SonicOS Enhanced 4.0, which includes new SSL management for blocking...
Webcast- Wireless Migration Strategies
Thanks to rapid innovations in wireless technology, wireless infrastructures are changing in unthought-of ways: Organizations who once deployed autonomous “thick” access points are now buying “thin” APs and controllers, and even mesh nodes, and wondering how to...
NCLGISA 2007 Spring Conference
See Carolina Advanced Digital at the NCLGISA Spring Conference in May. For more information visit NCLGISA’s site at www.nclgisa.org. NCLGISA Spring Conference May 30-31, 2007 Wilmington, NC
2007 IT Hot Topics Conference
About IT Hot Topics View of Grandover Pools & Spa Our annual IT Hot Topics sessions & IT Golf Tournament is an event you don’t want to miss. This one-day training and technology conference is followed by the much-awaited IT Golf Tourney. This year we’ve moved...
Network Security Road Show in SC
South Carolina Road Show Date: Thursday, April 26th, 2007 Time: 1:00 – 4:00pm Location: Jillian’s, Columbia 800 Gervais St Columbia, SC 29201 Web Keynote: Andre Kindness, Security Solutions Manager for ProCurve by HP Cost: Free for Qualified Attendees RSVP: preferred,...
Network Security Road Show in NC
North Carolina Road Show Date: Thursday, March 29th, 2007 Time: 1:00 – 4:00pm Location: Embassy Suites, Cary 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd Cary, NC 27513 Web Keynote: Andre Kindness, Security Solutions Manager for ProCurve by HP Cost: Free for Qualified Attendees RSVP:...
NCET 2007 Presentations
Carolina Advanced Digital will be exhibiting and presenting at NCET 2007 in Greenville, NC. Overview of presentations is below. Presentations Title: VLANs: Planning VLANs in Education Environments Overview: When and how to design and implement VLANs on your school...
Carolina Advanced Digital’s Federal LAN/WAN Security Seminar
Join us Thursday, March 1st in downtown DC for a half-day seminar on LAN/WAN Security topics. We’ll spotlight key areas of interest to the particular needs of Federal agencies, with topics to help align, enforce and manage security policies within your organization....
2006 IT Hot Topics a Success
Over fifty technologists converge to view today’s hottest technology topics at event in North Carolina. SILER CITY, NC – April 27, 2006- Carolina Advanced Digital, Inc., declared their Fourth Annual IT Hot Topics Training and Golf Tourney a success. Over fifty...
CAD Sponsors Sessions and Events at NCET 2006
Engineering-level technology sessions and evening events planned for education technology conference in NC. NCET (NC Education Technologists Association) site www.ncet.net.