The 2019 INCOMPAS Show, Day 1

« 4 » THE INCOMPAS SHOW I NOVEMBER 4 – 6, 2019 www.bekapublishing.com FirstLight Enhances Offering with New SD-WAN Solution Download The INCOMPAS Show Mobile App Get Social at INCOMPAS F irstLight, a leading provider of fiber-optic data, internet, data center, cloud and voice services to enterprise and carrier customers throughout the North- east, recently announced the addi- tion of a software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) solution to its comprehensive portfolio of fiber- based services. FirstLight’s SD-WAN solution allows users to streamline the management of their wide area networks using a simplified, central- ized dashboard, explained the company. Delivered as a service, SD-WAN addresses the widespread need for businesses to better under- stand and optimize the performance of their networks and enables the rapid deployment of branch, data center and multi-cloud networks. “With the sophistication of wide area networks across today’s orga- nizations, we realize the need to simplify network management and increase efficiency,” said Patrick Coughlin, chief development officer for FirstLight. “FirstLight’s SD-WAN portfolio provides organizations with deep insight into their network envi- ronment, with features that ensure performance optimization, network resiliency and flexibility. We’re thrilled to offer this managed service over our low latency, high-capacity fiber optic network, allowing busi- nesses to manage their WAN with confidence and ease.” With a Cisco-based architecture, FirstLight’s SD-WAN offers two plat- forms: Foundation and Advanced, with packages to suit the varying needs of organizations. Boasting built-in advanced security features and the ability to scale from one to tens of thousands of locations, FirstLight’s SD-WAN portfolio includes network assurance, which enables access to FirstLight’s team of engineering experts to assist with the design, configuration and imple- mentation of SD-WAN solutions. p Visit FirstLight in the Crescent Hill meeting room at the Omni. FirstLight Fiber’s Maura Mahoney, senior vice president of Marketing and Product Management, also will participate in the panel “The Winds of Change Continue: The Ever- Evolving Communications Industry Landscape” on Wednesday at 10:45 a.m. in the Olmsted Ballroom. S ocial and networking opportunities abound at The 2019 INCOMPAS Show, from Monday’s opening night reception to daily meals and the ongoing meet-ups in the Deal Center. Here’s a look at some other social scenes coming up today and tomorrow: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Slugger Social 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Expo Hall, Commonwealth Ballroom Take me out to The INCOMPAS Show! Enjoy some of your favorite ballpark treats and hit your business out of the park by mingling with the crowd. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Bourbon Trail Bash and Tasting Experience 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Olmsted Ballroom Get a taste of Louisville and explore the Urban Bourbon Trail without even leaving the Omni. Wrap up The INCOMPAS Show in style. Enjoy a tasting hosted by one of Louisville’s bourbon experts sampling bourbon from some of the city’s top distilleries and the Omni’s exclusive Private Woodford Reserve, while noshing on signature dishes. MOBILE APP Recommended for mobile outreach Find this icon in the Mobile App. Look up attendees in a variety of ways; each column can be sorted for your convenience. HOW TO BOOK A MEETING WEBSITE APP Recommended for Outlook calendar invites or group emails We recommend using the desktop version of the mobile app for easier navigation between the online attendee list and Outlook. Please Note: For the attendee lists mentioned above, if a registrant chose to keep their information private, they will not appear on the list. N O V E M B E R 4 - 6 | L O U I S V I L L E | K E N T U C K Y THE 2019 hem d on, . . . . p.m. . m r will e or how. . that The INCOMPAS Show Mobile App Sponsored by Download the INCOMPAS Show Mobile App for instant access to everything about the show. • Get access to email addresses using the full attendee list within the app. • Stay up to date on the show schedule so you don’t miss valuable networking opportunities. • Look up the location of our Exhibitors and Meeting Hosts. Both the Mobile and Website Apps will require you to log in using the below credentials: • Username: email you used to register for the conference • Password: last name (no caps)