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What an incredible success! The 2024 IPDS Tech Summit was an absolute hit, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU! We had record-breaking attendance, off-the-charts tech presentations, and raffles that had everyone on the edge of their seats. Our sponsors & partners are the backbone of this event and we are beyond appreciative of your support. From industry insights to innovative solutions, this year’s Tech Summit truly exceeded all expectations. Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and made this event the best one yet. Your energy and enthusiasm are what made it all possible. Here’s to continuing the momentum into next year! ?? Sincerely, Your Team at IPDS PS. Be sure to follow IPDS here as we recap everything in the coming weeks! #IPDSTechSummit2024 #IPDStechsummit Thank you! Cohesity Dell Technologies Pure Storage Aegis Solutions Commvault Hitachi Vantara Nasuni Service Express Arrow Electronics Nutanix Cisco TD SYNNEX Arctic Wolf Hewlett Packard Enterprise Qumulo Netskope RackTop Systems Scale Computing Planet Technologies ExaGrid Siemon TierPoint AMD Arista Networks ProLion Zadara Equinix Druva Carahsoft Equal Optics Ward-Boland Associates Komprise CCA Financial Alyssa Johnson SARAH MERIANS PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO COMPANY , INC. MGM National Harbor

Thank you to Jason Willis, Federal Account Manager at Trellix, for presenting to the IPDS team today! Jason & Troy Phillips presented Trellix—the powerful merger of McAfee and FireEye—to the IPDS team on the entire portfolio of cybersecurity solutions. We're excited about the opportunity to bring Trellix's cutting-edge technology to our customers, helping them better secure their data and strengthen their defense against evolving threats. Looking forward to what’s ahead! ???? #Trellix #Cybersecurity #IPDS #DataSecurity #Partnership

We're starting off the new year with some big news - The 8th Annual IPDS Tech Summit is officially happening on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025, at MGM National Harbor! If you missed the excitement of the 2024 IPDS Tech Summit, you can catch the full recap and highlights on our event page at the link below. While you’re there, be sure to join the invitation waitlist to be the first to know when registration for 2025 goes live. Don’t miss your chance to connect with industry leaders and explore the latest in tech innovation! https://lnkd.in/eBC7sQVP #IPDStechsummit #IPDSevents #techsummit

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Tony Ferguson. Tony joined IPDS in 2018 as a Project Manager and spent six and a half wonderful years with us, making an impact that extended far beyond his role. For those lucky enough to work alongside him, Tony was a shining light—always kind, always thoughtful, and always ready to lend a hand. Tony’s loss is deeply felt by everyone who knew him, both within and outside the IPDS family. He was not just a teammate but a true friend whose warmth and humor left a lasting impression on us all. We send our deepest condolences to Tony’s wife Deborah, his family, and everyone grieving this profound loss. We stand ready to support them in any way we can. For those wishing to honor Tony’s memory, the family has shared the following arrangements: Celebration of Life for Anthony Ferguson Friday, January 3, 2025 Wylie Funeral Home Chapel 9200 Liberty Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133 Viewing: 4 PM – 5 PM (Family hour), 5 PM – 8 PM (Public) Saturday, January 4, 2025 Central Baptist Church 2035 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD 21217 Wake: 10:00 AM Kappa Alpha Psi Burial Service: 10:30 AM Funeral: 11:00 AM Monday, January 6, 2025 Interment: Kings Park Cemetery In lieu of flowers, donations can be made below in Tony’s honor to the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Metropolitan Baltimore: The Ferguson Scholarship Fund. Tony will be forever in our hearts, and his legacy will live on through the lives he touched. Rest in peace, Tony. You will be sorely missed. https://lnkd.in/eEBqY-Em

Wishing you a season filled with warmth, joy, and love. Here’s to a prosperous New Year ahead! From all of us at IPDS, happy holidays to you and yours! #HappyHolidays #WithLoveFromIPDS

As Giving Tuesday comes to a close, we’re proud to highlight the amazing charities we support throughout the year. ?? Their work creates real impact every day, and we’re grateful to play a small part in their big missions. A huge thank-you to everyone who contributes time, energy, and resources to make a difference—you’re inspiring change all year round. #GivingTuesday Special Olympics, Folds of Honor, Casey Cares Foundation, Rise Up For Autism, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, The Salvation Army, Penn State THON?, GB Charities, Ogden Family Foundation

Awesome day with IPDS! Huge thank you for the opportunity to bring our teams together and dive into Dell Technologies new GTM strategy, along with our Dell XC Nutanix solution/partnership. A special shout-out to our friends at Nutanix for joining us as well — Darby Davis Gregory Korzen Jessica Yamarick Bailey Heath Vink Justin Geib Tom Murphy John DiPietro Miles Covey Sean Sullivan Megan Taylor Michael Kubba Kurt Blinke, MBA Thomas Murphy Tom Pitera Jack DiPietro Chad Kormanis Jane Leetun Sarah Ingram Julia Ball Teddi O'Connell Josh Hicks Sarah Morris Riley Fox John Crombie Kate Livingston Amanda L.

Thanks so much for joining us, John (Jake) True! We hope to have Komprise back as a sponsor next year! #IPDStechsummit

A massive thank you to Sam Marraccini for delivering an incredible presentation at this year’s IPDS Tech Summit! We’re so grateful for your contribution, and we’d love to have you back next year to continue the conversation! Your expertise and energy brought so much value to Tech Summit. Looking forward to more collaborations in the future! #IPDStechsummit

Thank you for your sponsorship and presentation Jeremy! We hope to have you back next year and are looking forward to the 2025 IPDS Tech Summit already! #IPDStechsummit