Overview

April 27
11AM PT, 2PM ET

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In today’s volatile market, transportation leaders face an unprecedented combination of challenges. On one side, a global NAND and DRAM shortage is driving unpredictable price spikes and supply chain gridlock. On the other, leaders must manage aging infrastructure, ensure 24/7 traveler safety and modernize for an AI-driven future. 

For the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), the answer wasn't to "buy more boxes" and hope for the best. It was a fundamental shift in architecture. 

Join this webinar, featuring ARDOT IT Infrastructure Manager Eric Simpson, for a transparent look at how ARDOT transformed a legacy, siloed environment into one of the most reliable transportation infrastructures in the country. We will dive into the enterprise data cloud model that allowed ARDOT to achieve a 4-hour RTO, eliminate disruptive upgrades and move to a consumption model that makes five-year budget planning 100% predictable. 

What we will cover: 

  • Achieving financial stability: How you can lock in unit rates today, avoiding the "overpayment trap" and the risks of the current NAND demand shock
  • Doing analytics the right way: Why ARDOT chose a reliable on-premises telemetry system over the unpredictable costs of the public cloud to power real-time traffic management and drone imagery analytics
  • Busting data silos: How to move away from disparate "islands" of data(rail, road, air) and create a unified landing zone for multi-modal insights
  • Ensuring operational continuity: How to make sure that when a data center fails, your tolling, gate management and safety systems stay live

Attend this live webinar to obtain your complimentary certificate of attendance! 

Speakers

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Eric Simpson

IT Infrastructure Services Manager, Arkansas Department of Transportation

Eric G. Simpson is the IT Infrastructure Services Manager at the Arkansas Department of Transportation. With a wealth of experience in managing and optimizing IT infrastructure, Eric has been instrumental in driving technological advancements and ensuring the seamless operation of critical systems. His expertise spans across various domains, including network management, cybersecurity, data center operations, disaster recovery, and cloud computing. He has worked to bring innovative ideas and approaches to be more effective and efficient in disaster recovery and data protection processes and procedures and is known for his innovative approach to problem-solving and his commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment. In addition to his professional achievements, Eric is an active participant in industry conferences and seminars, where he shares his insights and experiences with peers and aspiring IT professionals, and he has an MBA from Washington State University. His dedication to continuous learning and professional development is evident in his ongoing pursuit of cutting-edge technologies and best practices.

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Tom Sells

Business Development Principal, Everpure

Tom Sells is a seasoned IT veteran in the public sector, with extensive experience at leading technology companies such as Cisco Systems, ServiceNow, and now Everpure Inc. (formerly Pure Storage). Throughout his career, he has played a key role in helping government agencies modernize their IT infrastructure and improve service delivery to better align with their missions. As a Business Development Principal at Everpure Inc., Tom spearheads the development and market expansion of video surveillance and public safety solutions.

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