Overview

December 13

Data storage is a requirement for almost all organizations, but higher ed’s data storage needs are wholly distinct compared to traditional businesses. Higher education institutions store vast amounts of data from students, faculty, administrators and research centers – and some of this data needs to be easily accessed by multiple departments. Storing and managing data on this scale comes with unique security and cost concerns.

Join Government Technology and Backblaze for an insightful webinar tailored exclusively for higher education leaders on December 13, 2023, at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET. Our panel of experts will delve into the benefits of cloud storage for the higher education sector and how moving data to the cloud can help schools address challenges around security and costs. This 30-minute session will equip you with the knowledge to save on storage costs while driving resiliency from cyber threats.

You’ll Learn:

Key data storage considerations and insights from our expert panel
Steps education leaders can take to elevate data protection
How to build a cloud storage approach that meets your budgeting constraints

Speakers

Ronald M. Bergmann — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Education

Ronald M. Bergmann most recently served as Vice President for Information Technology and CIO at Lehman College/CUNY. At Lehman, Ron and his team pioneered the use of analytics, automated major business processes, enhanced classroom technology, and opened the first virtual reality lab in the region. Lehman was cited as an exemplar in the 2018 Horizon Report for its innovative Lehman 360 digital platform. Ron is a fellow of the EDUCAUSE/CLIR Frye (now Leading Change) Institute and was named in 2017 as one of the nation’s top technologists, transformers, and trailblazers by the Center for Digital Education. Ron previously served as first deputy commissioner of New York City's information technology agency where he was selected by Government Technology Magazine as one of the nation's leading individuals redefining and advancing technology's role in government. 

Pat Patterson

Chief Technical Evangelist, Backblaze

Pat Patterson is Chief Technical Evangelist at Backblaze, the leading specialty cloud storage provider. Over his three decades in the industry, Pat has built software and communities at Sun Microsystems, Salesforce, StreamSets, and Citrix, focusing on articulating the value of technology to developers, engineers, and admins. In his current role at Backblaze, Pat creates and delivers content tailored to the needs of the hands-on technical professional, acts as the ‘voice of the community in the product team, and actively participates in online and in-person discussions and events. Outside the office, Pat runs far, having completed ultramarathons up to the 50-mile distance.

Webinar

Streamline Higher Ed Data Storage: Strategies and Best Practices