Past Webinars
Past Webinars
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May 7
Reducing Downtime and Strengthening Power Infrastructure
Power Infrastructure Assessment Webinar
Higher Education and K-12 Schools rely on reliable and secure power systems to support learning, testing, administrative services, and campus operations. Many institutions lack visibility into the health of their UPS infrastructure, which can conceal energy inefficiencies, outdated firmware, and performance risks.
In this webinar, Data Networks and Schneider Electric demonstrate how the free virtual Power Infrastructure Assessment, powered by EcoStruxure IT Expert, uncovers hidden inefficiencies, identifies configuration and firmware vulnerabilities, evaluates UPS loading, and highlights overall system health before issues affect instruction or campus services. You’ll learn how this assessment supports improved uptime, sustainability initiatives, and long‑term infrastructure planning.
Other key takeaways include:
- Better visibility into UPS health and performance across distributed IT environments
- Insights that help reduce energy consumption and support sustainability goals
- Identification of security and firmware vulnerabilities that may impact campus reliability
- Guidance for optimizing UPS load and extending equipment life to avoid unnecessary spending
- Clear next steps for requesting and using the free Power Infrastructure Assessment through this collaboration
To view the recording of this webinar, please fill out the Power Infrastructure Assessment Webinar Recording form.
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Apr 28
Chip Shortage Aren’t Over: How Education Can Plan, Price, and Procure Devices Smarter
Dell Client Roadmap Webinar
Chip shortages and supply‑chain disruptions are still impacting education, driving longer lead times, limited device availability, and pricing uncertainty. Waiting to plan is no longer an option.
Join Data Networks and Dell Technologies for a fast‑paced, education‑focused webinar that tackles today’s client computing challenges head‑on. This session is built for K‑12, Higher Education, and Local Government leaders who need practical strategies to secure devices, control costs, and avoid delays.
In this webinar, Data Networks lays out a realistic client computing roadmap that helps institutions align devices to users, standardize platforms, and plan refresh cycles in a constrained supply environment.
Dell Technologies then provides clarity on education pricing, procurement paths, and extended payment terms, sharing how institutions can:
- Avoid chip‑related ordering delays by planning earlier
- Navigate contracts and cooperative purchasing when availability is tight
- Lock in pricing and inventory amid supply uncertainty
- Use extended terms to protect budgets and cash flow
- Build multi‑year device plans with fewer surprises
If chip shortages, unpredictable timelines, and budget pressure are affecting your technology plans, this session will help you take control before delays take control of you.
To view the recording of this webinar, please fill out the Dell Client Roadmap Webinar Recording form.
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Apr 23
Securing Education Environments with Microsoft Security and Intune
2026 MEEC Conference Session with Data Networks
Discover how Microsoft’s comprehensive security ecosystem— including solutions like Microsoft Purview, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Microsoft Defender, and Sentinel— helps protect K-12 and Higher Education environments. In this session, our expert Microsoft team provides a high-level overview of these tools with a strong focus on Microsoft Intune and its role in simplifying device management and strengthening endpoint security.
This session explores practical strategies for:
- Hardening endpoints and managing diverse devices, including Windows, Mac, iPad, Android, and Chromebooks
- Leveraging Intune’s integration with Azure AD for identity protection
- Maximizing existing Microsoft licensing to eliminate redundant point solutions and improve security posture without additional costs
Data Networks uses a simple complimentary assessment to uncover opportunities to “find budget” and reinvest in security enhancements. This session emphasizes “leveraging what you own” to achieve robust security and cost efficiency— helping education institutions do more with less while strengthening protection across their environments.
To view the recording of this session, please fill out the Securing Education Environments with Microsoft Security and Intune session recording form.
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Apr 23
Smarter Disaster Recovery: Leveraging AI for Operational Continuity
2026 MEEC Conference Session with Data Networks and Veeam
Disaster recovery has always been critical, but when was the last time you evaluated your strategy? In this session from the 2026 MEEC Conference, we revisit why DR planning remains essential for K-12 and Higher Education and why it should never be overlooked. Hear firsthand from Rob Carpenter, Network Administrator & IT Manager at Dorchester County Public Schools, as he shares real-world lessons learned using Veeam and partnering with Data Networks. You’ll learn how AI-driven innovations and Veeam’s future roadmap are transforming resilience with predictive threat detection, automated clean restores, and intelligent compliance. Walk away with practical insights to keep your institution prepared for whatever comes next.
To view the recording of this session, please fill out the Smarter Disaster Recovery: Leveraging AI for Operational Continuity session recording form.
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Dec 11
Microsoft Intune Webinar for Education Environments
Microsoft Intune Boot Camp
This immersive boot camp is designed for K-12 and Higher Education IT leaders looking to maximize the value of Intune in their institutions. Whether you’re planning a rollout, refining your existing deployment, or ready to simplify device management and strengthen security across your school’s campus— this session will help guide you through the ins and outs of Intune.
In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to:
- Strategically manage devices across campuses and districts
- Enforce security and compliance policies
- Streamline app deployment and updates
- Integrate Intune with Microsoft 365 and other systems
To view the recording of this webinar, please fill out the Microsoft Intune Boot Camp Webinar Recording form.
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Oct 10
Juniper Networks AI-Native Hands-On Security Workshop
Juniper AI Workshop
If you’re looking for a technical, hands-on session to explore modern networking and security tools, this workshop is for you. This isn’t a demo or high-level overview— it’s a true workshop where participants received access to the Juniper platform and the opportunity to walk through real life scenarios, configurations, and use cases.
This session covered:
- Onboarding a Juniper vSRX 3.0 firewall into Juniper’s Security Director Cloud
- Enabling AI-driven threat prevention and testing live use cases
- Monitoring real-time traffic, alerts, and policy behavior
- Using Juniper Security Director to improve threat visibility and control
This workshop was designed for IT professionals who want to work in the Juniper platform, not just hear about it. Whether you’re exploring new solutions or want to see how AI can enhance your current environment, this session is about learning by doing.
To view the recording of this webinar, please fill out the Juniper AI Workshop Webinar Recording form.
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Jun 3
From Script to Insight: Building Automated Monitoring with PowerShell
Advanced PowerShell Boot Camp
This boot camp is geared towards more advanced Microsoft PowerShell users and covers:
- Building PC monitoring systems within PowerShell
- Scripting JSON files and reading them within PowerShell
- How to use Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) with PowerShell
- And more!
Hosted by one of Data Networks’ Senior Microsoft Engineers, Todd Rechen, this PowerShell boot camp will help further your knowledge of PowerShell with interactive lessons!
To view the recording of this webinar, please fill out the Advanced PowerShell Boot Camp Webinar Recording form.
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May 21
How to Maximize Value and Cut Costs With Your Microsoft Licenses
Microsoft Licensing Boot Camp
Microsoft 365 licensing is powerful, but complex— and many organizations are overpaying or under-utilizing features they already own. Join Data Networks’ Solutions Architect Joe Green to discover how to optimize your Microsoft licensing, improve security and productivity, and uncover real savings, without spending another dollar.
What you’ll learn:
- Key changes across Microsoft 365 and Azure licensing
- How to reduce costs and optimize your agreements
- What to expect with new licensing models and renewals
- Real-world scenarios and W&A with licensing experts
To view the recording of this webinar, please fill out the Microsoft Licensing Boot Camp Webinar Recording form.
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Apr 23
Is Your Network Optimized for Today’s Learning Environment?
Webinar: MDREN & Data Networks – Internet2, Wi-Fi 6, and Azure ExpressRoute for Education
This webinar hosted by MDREN and Data Networks is a knowledge-filled session that brings together five panelists with expertise in network enhancement to discuss the necessities of network optimization for learning environments.
Key takeaways from this expert-led session include:
- How MDREN’s Internet2 connectivity empowers education and research with ultra-fast, secure access to global academic networks
- Best practices for Wi-Fi 6/6E, SD-WAN, and network optimization
- Leveraging Azure ExpressRoute for seamless, high-speed Microsoft cloud integration
- Maximizing network reliability and performance for schools, colleges, and libraries with MDREN’s Internet2-enabled infrastructure
- Collaboration and innovation opportunities through MDREN’s Internet2 community and programs
- Live Q&A with MDREN and Data Networks
This session was hosted by:
Jerry Waldron | Interim Executive Director | MDREN
Norwin Malberg | Chief Engineer | MDREN
Brad Bothun | Senior Network Engineer | MDREN
Jan Silhavy | Account Executive | Data Networks
Patrick Traille | Solutions Architect | Data Networks
To view the recording of this webinar, please fill out the Network Optimization for Learning Environments Webinar Recording form.
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Apr 1
Increase Productivity and Prepare for Automation: Microsoft PowerShell Boot Camp
Microsoft PowerShell Boot Camp
In our first virtual boot camp, you’ll learn the ins and outs of PowerShell, an amazing automation program that can increase productivity for your organization. Hosted by one of our Senior Microsoft Engineers, Todd Rechen, this PowerShell boot camp is perfect for anyone starting their PowerShell journey- beginners welcome!
During this session, our Senior Microsoft Engineer covered:
- General PowerShell commends
- Script writing and deployment
- Browsing the Windows Event Viewers
- And more!
To view the recording of this webinar, please fill out the Microsoft PowerShell Boot Camp Webinar Recording form.