A multitude of carefully laid technology plans were blown off course in 2020, driving IT investments in unforeseen directions — mostly toward accelerated digital transformation. While there is still much uncertainty about what 2021 and beyond hold in store, now is the time to get an understanding about what IT investment priorities are likely to be going forward.
This round table discussion with industry experts will be introduced by Jeremiah Caron, Global Head of Research & Analysis – Technology Group for independent consulting firm GlobalData. He will first present findings from GlobalData’s “hot off the press” 2021 research on thousands of Enterprise IT budget holders, and then focus on three key topics for further discussion.
The discussion will embrace the vital topic of cybercrime, and consider how SD-WAN strategies have changed, how multi-cloud has accelerated, and the effects of these trends on underlying networks. The final segment will be more open-ended, beginning with latest developments in AI and automation across the network.
Analyst Chair: Jerry Caron, Global Head of Research & Analysis – Technology Group, GlobalData
Amir Khan, President, Founder and CEO, Alkira
Dr. Seth Dobrin, Global Chief AI Officer, IBM
This event will be rounded off with a short Q&A with selected IT media. It all adds up to a great opportunity to gain real insights into this year’s IT investment priorities for business.
Chris Bedi, Chief Information Officer, ServiceNow
Gaurav Anand, Board Member, Tata Communications America, Inc.
**Katrina Redmond w/ Eaton was sick and unable to attend
Step into Cisco’s NYC office at 1 Penn Plaza—a dynamic environment where cutting-edge technology meets innovative workspace design. This space isn't just an office; it's a living showcase of how modern collaboration tools are transforming the way we work.
Join us for a hands-on, no-fluff session where you’ll get to experience what modern work really looks like - from reimagined meeting rooms to intelligent calling setups that just work.
And here’s the cool part - you’ll also get a private tech tour of Cisco’s NYC innovation lab - a peek behind the scenes at where the future of collaboration is being built.
Experience firsthand how our integrated solutions are redefining communication and collaboration in today's hybrid work landscape.
Discover how the synergy between Tata Communications and Cisco is paving the way for seamless, secure, and scalable collaboration solutions. This is more than a workshop-it's an opportunity to witness the future of work in action.
Bonus for Attendees:
All guests who attend the full session will be eligible for a ticket to an upcoming Formula 1® race (Austin or Las Vegas 2025 season only). Tata Communications is the Official Broadcast Connectivity Provider of Formula 1®
Come for the tech. Stay for the possibility of high-speed thrills.
* You must be present to be eligible.
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Date: July 15, 2025 | Time: 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM | Venue: Cisco NYC, 1 Penn Plaza