What’s Next: Evolving Business at the Speed of Connection
What’s Next: Evolving Business at the Speed of Connection
Presented in partnership with Avega
The pace of business is accelerating — and the infrastructure behind it is more critical than ever. From fiber networks and AI-powered communication platforms to resilient cloud and cybersecurity solutions, today’s enterprises are evolving through smarter, faster, and more secure technologies.
Join Zayo, Nextiva, and 11:11 Systems — in partnership with Avega — for an insightful conversation on the future of business infrastructure and the technologies enabling innovation across every industry. Learn how companies are rethinking connectivity, collaboration, and resilience — and how you can future-proof your operations to meet the demands of tomorrow.
This panel will explore:
The role of high-performance networks in enabling business transformation
How AI-driven communications are reshaping customer experience
Why cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity are foundational to long-term growth
Real-world examples of organizations scaling smarter through modern infrastructure
Whether you're a business leader, tech decision-maker, or strategist looking to stay ahead, this session will offer valuable insights into what’s next — and how to get there faster.
Our speakers include:
Jennifer Rutherford from Zayo
The evening will conclude with networking over drinks and canapés — a chance to connect with fellow industry leaders, share ideas, and build new partnerships in a relaxed setting.
Zayo
For over 15 years, Zayo has powered the world’s most innovative enterprises with industry-leading connectivity. With 16.8 million fiber miles across 141,000 route miles, Zayo delivers tailored network and edge solutions that fuel carriers, cloud providers, data centers, and enterprises. From core to cloud to edge, we enable boundless possibilities — helping businesses bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be. Zayo doesn’t just connect dots — we connect destinies.
Nextiva powers over 100,000 businesses and billions of interactions annually with its AI-driven customer experience platform. Through a single conversation hub, Nextiva helps companies transform how they engage with customers. Known for its commitment to Amazing Service®, the company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. In 2021, Nextiva secured $200M in funding from Goldman Sachs, valuing the company at $2.7B.
11:11 Systems is a managed infrastructure solutions provider that empowers customers to modernize, protect, and manage mission-critical applications and data, leveraging 11:11’s resilient cloud platform.
Thank you to our Presenting Partner:
WHATEVER WE DO, OUR FOCUS IS YOU
Our dedicated team is focused on finding the right solution for your business to help maximize returns, keep things simple, and help you save money. We strive to ensure that your business is running smoothly, and we eliminate the hassle of having to deal with the big guys in business IT and Telecom. Avega represents leading technology companies and their solutions; we're a leading Allstream Alliance Platinum Partner, and have partnerships with RingCentral, Datto, and SherWeb among many others, allowing us to provide you unparalleled service for whatever your business' needs may be.
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