Event Calendar - Redefining enterprise connectivity with AI-driven unified management and multi-vendor observability

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Overview

Redefining enterprise connectivity with AI-driven unified management and multi-vendor observability.

As organizations accelerate their digital transformation (DX) efforts, the need for secure, scalable and on-demand networking solutions has never been more critical. With increasing reliance on hybrid and cloud environments, managing multi-vendor ecosystems and ensuring efficient network operations remain key challenges.

This webinar will explore how AI-driven networking solutions are redefining enterprise connectivity by delivering actionable insights, enhanced observability and visibility, and streamlined operations.
Leveraging insights from IDC's 2025 Enterprise Connectivity Survey, we will:

Analyze key trends and priorities shaping enterprise network modernization
Address the complexities of managing multi-vendor environments and the growing demand for unified observability
Discuss critical factors influencing enterprise decision-making and partner selection
Evaluate how AI-driven networking solutions supports sustainability goals

This webinar will be available in English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

Why attend?

Gain actionable strategies to drive secure, scalable and efficient networking in 2025 and beyond.

Details

Date:
March 12, 2025

Time:
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. SGT

Speakers

Nikhil Batra
Senior Research Director
IDC Asia/Pacific

Nikhil Batra is a Senior Research Director for the regional telecommunications team in IDC Asia Pacific. Based in Australia, Nikhil focuses on Telecom Service Provider and tech vendor strategies, along with enterprise services across the Asia Pacific region. In his role, Nikhil works with the regional telecom teams to produce intelligence reports, market insights, and contributes to various consulting projects for leading regional telcos and tech vendors.

With about 12 years of experience in the telecom and technology industry, Nikhil has worked with industry giants like Verizon, IBM and most recently YTL Communications. Prior to IDC, Nikhil has worked in various roles including business analyst and solution consultant, creating strategy roadmaps, conceptualizing solutions for new products/initiatives, as well as defining different elements of go-to-market strategy.

Nikhil is a qualified Telecommunication Engineer with an MBA in Information Technology from SP Jain Global School of Management, Sydney.

Elissa McCormick
Director, APJ Products, Solutions & Enablement
HPE Aruba Networking

Elissa McCormick is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the technology sector. Known for her strong technical background and versatile expertise, Elissa quickly rose from a technical consultant in banking to managing the product portfolio of HPE Aruba Networking Software as a Service (SaaS) applications. With an innate understanding of the Asia Pacific and Japan region market, she currently leads the Asia-Pacific and Japan Product and Solution team, driving innovation and influencing product strategy. Her contagious passion for technology, strategic mindset, and dedication to continuous improvement make her a force in shaping the future of networking technology

Budhaditya Mukherjee
Regional Product Manager, Unified Management and Security
HPE Aruba Networking

Budhaditya is the Regional Product Manager - APJ for Network Management & Security. He is responsible for driving AI-Powered Central & ClearPass portfolio across Asia Pacific region. He has been in HPE’s networking business unit since 2009. Budha, as commonly called has 24 years of Industry experience in Networking & Security.