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Latest Microsoft Teams Announcements and AMA (Ask Michael Anything!)
Join us Tuesday Sept. 21 @ 6:15pm for Latest Microsoft Teams Announcements and AMA (Ask Michael Anything!), presented by Michael LaMontagne
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Online Event Link to be provided Calgary, AB T2M 0K3 Canada
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Latest Microsoft Teams Announcement and AMA (Ask Michael Anything!)
ABOUT OUR EVENT
Word from our Sponsor, Matrix Video Communications Corp, presented by Kevin Stewart
Join us at 18:15 for an introduction to Matrix Video Communications Corp. (MVCC) and MTR hardware.
Latest Microsoft Teams Announcement and Ask Michael Anything
Join Michael LaMontagne to discuss notes from the field, roadmap, announcements, and new features for Microsoft Teams. This is also an opportunity to ask questions to help your organization move along the Microsoft Teams journey.
ABOUT OUR PRESENTERS
Kevin Stewart
A veteran sales professional with more than 25 years of AV design & build integration experience working in all vertical markets of the professional audio-visual industry including; corporate meeting spaces, medical and command & control markets.
Michael LaMontagne
Michael LaMontagne (@realtimeuc | #MicrosoftTeams | #MSTeamsDev)
Michael LaMontagne is a Microsoft Teams Principal Architect and a 8-time awarded Microsoft MVP for Office Apps and Services. Michael is a member of the O365Eh! Podcast (http://o365eh.com).
Michael's focus is bridging Professional Services, Product and Innovation while working closely with Microsoft's Product Groups via Technology Adoption Programs (TAP), MVP, DnA and Elite Programs.
In his spare time, Michael dabbles in development around Azure Services, Bots, IoT, Graph, Power Automate, PowerShell and is a father of three children under nine.
EVENT DETAILS
To encourage members and guests to register for this event, we’re offering an Early-Bird Registration Incentive Door Prize Draw.
The Door Prize Draw is for a $50 VISA Gift Card, donated by True North Group.
To qualify for this Early-Bird Registration Incentive, you must register via Eventbrite by 5:00 pm MDT on Friday September 17, 2021 and be in attendance for the duration of the event.
Registration links for the virtual event will only be sent to those registered. Event Registration closes 5pm MDT Monday, September 20.
Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Time: 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM (Virtual doors open at 6:10pm)
Place: This is an online/virtual event (MS Teams link to be provided closer to event date)
Cost: Current CIC Members: FREE; Guests & Future CIC Members: FREE for this event, courtesy of Matrix Video Communications Corp.
ABOUT OUR SPONSORS
Event Sponsor
Matrix Video Communications Corp.
Matrix Video Communications Corp. (MVCC) is a specialized video communications and media production solutions company that has built a reputation on achieving the highest degree of customer satisfaction in all our projects.
These projects involve consultation, design, integration, and installation of audiovisual and media production solutions in any environment. We combined the advanced expertise of our team with our collaborative approach to become a leader in the marketplace.
As one of Canada’s leading suppliers of audiovisual and media production equipment as well as installation services, we guarantee to provide the right technological solution for your needs.
Platinum Sponsor
Microsoft Canada
Established in 1985, Microsoft Canada Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq "MSFT"), the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
Recognized as one of Canada's Great Places to Work, Microsoft Canada Inc. provides nationwide sales, marketing, consulting and local support services. Headquartered in Mississauga, Microsoft Canada has nine regional offices across the country dedicated to empowering people through great software. Microsoft Canada is a creative workplace which attracts the best and brightest talent in the IT industry who bring an ever evolving vision of the future to reality.
Microsoft software helps businesses and consumers to reach their full potential, however they define it. Woven throughout daily life, whether it be work or play, Microsoft technologies flourish when they get into the hands of millions of Canadian partners and customers enabling innovation often in new ways.
Microsoft Canada is equally passionate about committing to Canadian communities. Since its inception, Microsoft Canada has had a corporate giving philosophy that goes beyond financial donations to champion inventive forms of philanthropy. For more information on how Microsoft Canada has joined forces with organizations across Canada to make a difference and invest in local communities visit microsoft.ca/citizenship.
As a registered not-for-profit association, CIC has met the qualification requirements for discounted and donated Microsoft software distributed through TechSoup Canada. Microsoft has donated 10 Office 365 Business Premium subscriptions plus 25 Office 365 E1 subscriptions for CIC's internal use. This software is used by CIC for operational and administrative purposes.
Silver Sponsors
iTech Calgary Conference 2021
iTech is Canada’s leading portfolio of IT technology conferences and exhibitions focusing on Infrastructure, Cloud, Security, Data Centre, Virtualization & Mobility.
At iTech you will have the opportunity to; discover new cutting edge products & services, network & meet new people in the industry, stay up-to-date on the latest technology trends, see technology in action through live demonstrations, attend conference seminar sessions, research information to enhance your IT strategy, enjoy this Local event right in your backyard!
CIC Members are eligible to receive free VIP conference registrations valued at $99.
True North Group Inc
True North Group Inc. provides Canadian integrated cloud, managed IT and security services as well as professional IT consulting services to small and mid-market enterprises.
True North Group provides door prizes at many events as well as contributions toward CIC’s operational funding.
IBM Canada
In 2017, IBM was 100 years old in Canada. This century has been driven by innovation that matters to our clients, our people, our country and the world. We are proud to be part of a company that has dedicated a century to finding solutions to contemporary challenges with a vision of the future. Innovation, transformation, and pioneering have always been part of our culture. This second century of IBM will continue to change the world.
IBM provides CIC with free meeting space for our monthly in-person events.
Datto
At Datto, we believe there is no limit to what small and medium businesses can achieve with the right technology.
As the world’s leading provider of cloud-based software and security solutions purpose-built for delivery by managed service providers (MSPs), Datto's proven Unified Continuity, Networking, and Business Management solutions drive cyber resilience, efficiency, and growth for MSPs. Delivered via an integrated platform, Datto's solutions help its global ecosystem of MSP partners serve over one million businesses around the world. From proactive dynamic detection and prevention to fast, flexible recovery from cyber incidents, Datto’s solutions defend against costly downtime and data loss in servers, virtual machines, cloud applications, or anywhere data resides. Datto has won awards for its rapid growth, product excellence, superior technical support, and for fostering an outstanding workplace.
Huntress Labs
Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) represent 99% of firms in the US—and as their technology environments have become more complex, they’ve also become more vulnerable.
Despite knowing they’re at risk, these SMBs don’t have the budget, staff or resources needed to stand up a proper cybersecurity practice. To help protect themselves from today’s savvy hackers, they outsource their technology procurement and management to a third-party reseller.
Huntress partners with these resellers to deliver a crucial underlying layer of security—one that combines automated detection with human threat hunters to analyze suspicious activity, detect hidden threats and stop attacks that would otherwise go unnoticed.