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SUMMARY:Webinar: Agentforce Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:What Manufacturers Need to Know\n\n\n\nAI doesn’t have to be complicated—especially for manufacturers. Join us for a practical look at how manufacturers can unlock fast wins with Agentforce\, Salesforce’s AI-powered support experience. In this 45-minute session you’ll learn: \n\n\n\n\nWhy data quality and process alignment are critical to AI success\n\n\n\nWhat Agentforce can do out-of-the-box (no custom code required!)\n\n\n\nThe most valuable use cases for manufacturers\, from product specs to order updates\n\n\n\nHow one client is getting started on the path to AI\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Hosts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrew TramelVP of Sales \n\n\n\nConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nJulie BrandtSr. Account Executive \n\n\n\nConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nTom PalaiaSales Engineer \n\n\n\nConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nJeremy MooreStrategic Account Executive \n\n\n\nConnect on LinkedIn
URL:https://teamascend.com/event/agentforce-made-simple/
CATEGORIES:Lunch and Learn,Webinar
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SUMMARY:The Hub Huddle: Gather\, Games\, & Grub
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a laid-back afternoon\n\n\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable experience at The Hub Stadium! Stop by for a casual open-house event where you can come and go as you please. Connect with your peers\, enjoy delicious food and beverages\, and unwind with networking and games. We’ll be bowling with footballs and throwing axes\, so warm up that arm. \n\n\n\nNo formal agenda—just a fun\, relaxed afternoon of conversations\, bites\, and games. We’d love to see you there! \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nThe HUB Stadium | 2550 Innovation Dr\, Auburn Hills\, MI 48326 \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your HostS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJason NashBusiness Development ExecutiveConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nGary TurakBusiness Development ExecutiveConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nBob ChappVP\, Service DeskConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nJulie SpillerSVP\, SalesConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nKyle NelsonChief Revenue OfficerConnect on LinkedIn
URL:https://teamascend.com/event/the-hub-huddle-gather-games-grub/
CATEGORIES:Lunch and Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T113000
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SUMMARY:Chicago Microsoft Mastery Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Streamline\, Secure\, and save\n\n\n\nJoin us at Gibson’s Steakhouse in Oak Brook for an exclusive session on optimizing your Microsoft investment while enhancing security and efficiency. Learn how to eliminate unnecessary third-party vendors by leveraging Microsoft’s built-in security features and discover how our Ascend Defend XDR suite simplifies cybersecurity. We’ll also explore Copilot readiness assessments\, ensuring your organization is prepared to unlock AI-driven productivity\, and demystify Microsoft Azure\, breaking down practical ways to optimize data management and cloud services. \n\n\n\nEngage with industry experts\, gain actionable insights\, and have your specific questions answered. Plus\, attendees will be entered into a raffle for a $100 gift card to Gibson’s Steakhouse. Don’t miss this chance to streamline your Microsoft strategy and maximize the value of your existing tools! \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nGibson’s Steakhouse | 2105 Spring Rd\, Oak Brook\, IL 60523 \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nJune 3 @ 11:30 Am – 2:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your HostS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKevin Piket\, Business Development Executive\, Ascend Technologies \n\n\n\nConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nBrandon Harms\, Director\, Cybersecurity Sales Engineering\, Ascend Technologies \n\n\n\nConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nAaron Cox\, Director of Applications\, Ascend Technologies \n\n\n\nConnect on LinkedIn
URL:https://teamascend.com/event/chicago-microsoft-mastery-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Lunch and Learn
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SUMMARY:Tulsa Microsoft Mastery Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Streamline\, Secure\, and save\n\n\n\nJoin us at Charleston’s Restaurant in Tulsa for an exclusive session on optimizing your Microsoft investment while enhancing security and efficiency. Learn how to eliminate unnecessary third-party vendors by leveraging Microsoft’s built-in security features and discover how our Ascend Defend XDR suite simplifies cybersecurity. We’ll also explore Copilot readiness assessments\, ensuring your organization is prepared to unlock AI-driven productivity\, and demystify Microsoft Azure\, breaking down practical ways to optimize data management and cloud services. \n\n\n\nEngage with industry experts\, gain actionable insights\, and have your specific questions answered. Plus\, attendees will be entered into a raffle for a $100 gift card to Charleston’s Restaurant. Don’t miss this chance to streamline your Microsoft strategy and maximize the value of your existing tools! \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nCharleston’s Restaurant | 251 E Hillside Dr.\, Broken Arrow\, OK 74012 \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nmay 8 @ 11:00 Am – 1:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your HostS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStan Chase\, SVP\, Oklahoma\, Ascend Technologies \n\n\n\nConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nJeff Garrett\, Business Development Executive\, Ascend Technologies \n\n\n\nConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nMalik Miller\, Account Executive\, Ascend Technologies \n\n\n\nConnect on LinkedIn
URL:https://teamascend.com/event/microsoft-mastery-luncheon-tulsa/
CATEGORIES:Lunch and Learn
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SUMMARY:Oklahoma City Microsoft Mastery Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Streamline\, Secure\, and save\n\n\n\nJoin us at Chicken N Pickle in Oklahoma City for an exclusive session on optimizing your Microsoft investment while enhancing security and efficiency. Learn how to eliminate unnecessary third-party vendors by leveraging Microsoft’s built-in security features and discover how our Ascend Defend XDR suite simplifies cybersecurity. We’ll also explore Copilot readiness assessments\, ensuring your organization is prepared to unlock AI-driven productivity\, and demystify Microsoft Azure\, breaking down practical ways to optimize data management and cloud services. \n\n\n\nEngage with industry experts\, gain actionable insights\, and have your specific questions answered. Plus\, attendees will be entered into a raffle for a $100 gift card to Chicken N Pickle. Don’t miss this chance to streamline your Microsoft strategy and maximize the value of your existing tools! \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nChicken N Pickle | 8400 N Oklahoma Ave\, Oklahoma City\, OK 73114 \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nmay 6 @ 11:00 Am – 1:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your HostS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStan Chase\, SVP\, Oklahoma\, Ascend Technologies \n\n\n\nConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nJeff Garrett\, Business Development Executive\, Ascend Technologies \n\n\n\nConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nMalik Miller\, Account Executive\, Ascend Technologies \n\n\n\nConnect on LinkedIn
URL:https://teamascend.com/event/microsoft-mastery-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Lunch and Learn
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SUMMARY:Live Event: Little Rock Cybersecurity Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Maximizing Your Microsoft 365 Licensing\n\n\n\nJoin us at Copper Grill in Little Rock where we’ll explore how to fully optimize your Microsoft 365 investment. Learn how to maximize your licensing while streamlining your security strategy for greater protection and efficiency. Discover how to eliminate third-party vendors by leveraging Microsoft’s built-in security features\, and get the most value from your existing tools. Plus\, engage with industry experts in a panel discussion\, where they’ll share practical insights and answer your specific questions. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your cybersecurity approach! \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nCopper Grill | 300 E Third Street\, Little Rock\, AR 72201 \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOctober 29 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Host\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheryl Hearne\, Director of Cybersecurity \n\n\n\nConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nBob Longo\, Business Development Executive \n\n\n\nConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nRandy Powell\, Business Development Executive \n\n\n\nConnect on LinkedIn
URL:https://teamascend.com/event/live-event-little-rock-cybersecurity-luncheon_1029/
CATEGORIES:Lunch and Learn
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Protecting Your Assets: Safeguarding Against Ransomware Attacks
DESCRIPTION:Our panel discussion will offer businesses a comprehensive solution to safeguard their data and assets against ransomware threats. The webinar will equip attendees with practical strategies for implementing a reliable backup plan\, leveraging Veeam’s backup and replication software and Edafio’s cybersecurity and IT infrastructure management expertise. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nExploring Effective Backup Solutions: Discover industry-leading backup solutions that can help mitigate the risks posed by ransomware attacks. Gain insights into innovative technologies and strategies offered by trusted providers\, enabling you to choose the right tools to safeguard your valuable data.\n\n\n\nImplementing and Maintaining Best Practices: Acquire knowledge of best practices for backup implementation and ongoing maintenance. Learn how to establish a robust backup infrastructure\, ensure data integrity\, perform regular backups\, and validate their success. By following these best practices\, you can enhance your organization’s resilience and minimize the impact of ransomware attacks.\n\n\n\nUnderstanding Levels of Restore: Grasp the concept of different restore levels and their significance in the recovery process. Gain insights into full system restores\, file-level restores\, and granular restores\, empowering you to make informed decisions based on your specific recovery needs.\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\nAmy Langston\, Director of Talent Management\, Edafio \n\n\n\nPanel:\n\n\n\nDee Hastings\, Channel Development Director\, EdafioLee Rivas\, VeeamCheryl Hearne\, Cybersecurity Director \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister today!
URL:https://teamascend.com/event/protecting-your-assets/
CATEGORIES:Lunch and Learn
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SUMMARY:April Lunch and Learn Series: Is your data secure and safe in M365
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our April lunch and learn about The 3 Important Keys to Secure M365 Platform and Data at Sullivan’s Steakhouse\, Friday\, April 28\, 11 am – 1 pm. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSaaS platforms like Microsoft 365 are not only driving productivity but also handling increasingly sensitive data. Balancing security and seamless deployment can be challenging\, and risky user behavior adds to the complexity. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin the Edafio cybersecurity and M365 expert team – Joseph Dunn\, Sales Engineer; Chris Schwilling\, Sr. Cloud and M365 Engineer; Sam Grubb\, Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant – as they reveal groundbreaking strategies to fortify your data security in today’s cloud and mobile landscape. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nGet ready to dive into: \n\n\n\n\n\nThe power of a unified technology for ultimate control over your data and platforms\n\n\n\nMastering M365 Platform security throughout its entire lifecycle\n\n\n\nEnsuring ironclad protection for sensitive data in motion and at rest (Microsoft Defender)\n\n\n\nElevate your security game and transform your organization’s approach to data protection.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 AM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArrival\, check-in and lunch \n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 12:45 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentation and Panel Discussion:The 3 Essential Keys to Secure Microsoft 365 Platforms and Data \n\n\n\n\n\n12:45 – 1:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdjourn and raffle drawing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSecure your spot today!
URL:https://teamascend.com/event/3-keys-secure-m365-platform/
LOCATION:Sullivan’s Steakhouse\, 17707 Chenal Parkway\, Little Rock\, Arkansas\, 72223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch and Learn
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SUMMARY:NWA Lunch and Learn Series: Cyber Without User Pain - 5 steps to secure your network from cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:Users are a critical component of cybersecurity. Unfortunately\, user compliance with security efforts without friction or complaints doesn’t always go hand-in-hand. What steps can you take to secure your business without creating an added inconvenience to users? \n\n\n\nJoin Edafio for a great lunch\, and a time to learn some practical steps IT and business leaders can take to reduce the chance of a business-impacting cyberattack.
URL:https://teamascend.com/event/nwa-lunch-and-learn-secure-network/
LOCATION:Mermaids Seafood\, 2217 N College Avenue\, Fayetteville\, AR\, 72703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch and Learn
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SUMMARY:Central Arkansas Lunch and Learn Series: Cyber Without User Pain - 5 steps to secure your network from cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Please check back on our events page for future events.\n\n\n\nUsers are a critical component of cybersecurity. Unfortunately\, user compliance with security efforts without friction or complaints doesn’t always go hand-in-hand. What steps can you take to secure your business without creating an added inconvenience to users? \n\n\n\nJoin Edafio for a great lunch and a time to learn some practical steps IT and business leaders can take to reduce the chance of a business-impacting cyberattack.
URL:https://teamascend.com/event/lr-lunch-and-learn-series-secure-network/
LOCATION:Sullivan’s Steakhouse\, 17707 Chenal Parkway\, Little Rock\, Arkansas\, 72223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch and Learn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Swann":MAILTO:mswann@edafio.flywheelsites.com
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