Media Alert: Adaptiva Trifecta--Sponsoring, Speaking, Exhibiting at Microsoft Management Summit 2012

SEATTLE, April 11, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adaptiva, the award-winning provider of IT systems management solutions, Microsoft Gold Partner and Gold Sponsor of Microsoft Management Summit 2012, will be exhibiting at booth #415 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas from April 16-20, 2012. Adaptiva will lead a variety of learning opportunities for IT professionals to simplify IT complexity, enhance and extend the functionality of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2012 and rapidly improve return on investment. Adaptiva will also raffle a Harley-Davidson motorcycle during the expo.

The Microsoft Management Summit is a leading industry event during which global IT professionals focus on increasing their technical knowledge through training, sharing of best practices and by connecting with experts in desktop and device management, data center and cloud technologies.  
 
What:       
Microsoft Management Summit 2012 Exposition

When:       
Monday, April 16, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, April 17, 12:30-4:30pm
Wednesday, April 18, 12:30pm-6:30pm
Thursday, April 19, 9:45am-2:15pm

Where:     
Booth #415, Venetian Hotel, Expo Hall

Why:        
Adaptiva will unveil its latest suite of systems management software, deeply integrated with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2012. IT professionals will learn how to easily streamline IT operations, extend the functionality of Microsoft SCCM 2012 and rapidly improve ROI. A short demo and presentation will be available. Attendees can enter to win a Harley and a daily prize. Guest speakers include: Kent Agerlund, Microsoft MVP of Coretech. See in-booth presentation schedule at http://www.adaptiva.com/events-MMS2012-schedule.html for more information.

Adaptiva Session #1
What:
Configuration Manager 2012: Getting Started (CD-B207); Track Client & Device Management

When:   
Monday, April 16, 2012, 1:30pm-2:45pm; repeats April 20, 2012, 8:30am

Who:   
Jason Sandys, Director of Solutions Engineering at Adaptiva and Microsoft MVP
Kim Oppalfens, Management Consultant at Inovativ

Why:   
Learning a new product is a big task, but the key is knowing where to begin. In this session, join two experienced Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager MVPs as they get you going on the right path to not only using Configuration Manager, but also mastering it. This session discusses and demonstrates the top issues that stump rookies and veteran administrators.

Adaptiva Session #2
What:   
System Center Configuration Manager: Ensuring Mission Possible (FI-B490); Fabric Infrastructure Management

When:   
April 20, 2012, 10:15am-11:30am

Who:   
Jason Sandys, Director of Solutions Engineering at Adaptiva and Microsoft MVP

Why:   
Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager offers a wealth of improved functionality. But what if Configuration Manager 2012 isn't in your near future or doesn't go far enough for your needs? This session draws on real-world experiences and offers practical solutions. Learn how to extend Configuration Manager capabilities and eliminate infrastructure, guarantee content delivery, ensure client health and enhance PC energy management using Adaptiva's integrated suite of Configuration Manager products – making you an infinitely happier administrator.

Additional Information
For more information, visit the Adaptiva website.  To connect with Adaptiva during the event, email Chérie Wentz Blehm at cherie.blehm (at) adaptiva (dot) com.

About Adaptiva
Founded in 2004, Adaptiva is a leader in innovative systems management software solutions. A Microsoft Gold Partner, Adaptiva extends Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager providing revolutionary hierarchy simplification, client health assurance and PC power management solutions, Adaptiva eliminates server infrastructure, streamlines system management and optimizes content distribution through a distributed network while significantly increasing the return on investment on existing systems. Adaptiva is deployed on more than 1 million devices in over 14 countries, and is sold directly and through a network of partners and channel resellers. Learn more at www.adaptiva.com, email info@adaptiva.com or call 425.823.4500.

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