--- title: Climb & DataSolutions Cloud Partner Forum 2024 description: DataSolutions & Climb Channel Solutions are launching the Cloud Partner Forum 2024, on Tuesday 12th March in London, United Kingdom. image: https://info.climbcs.eu/hubfs/Cloud%20Partner%20Forum%202024/Copy%20of%20Your%20exclusive%20invitation%20to%20(1).png --- ![Untitled design - 2024-04-09T142303.489](https://info.climbcs.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20-%202024-04-09T142303.489.png?width=257&height=129&name=Untitled%20design%20-%202024-04-09T142303.489.png "Untitled design - 2024-04-09T142303.489") ![Cloud-Partner-Forum-Logo](https://info.climbcs.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Cloud-Partner-Forum-Logo.png?width=900&height=584&name=Cloud-Partner-Forum-Logo.png "Cloud-Partner-Forum-Logo") ## Tuesday 12th March 2024 The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London, UK [![View The Full Agenda](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/19511488/cef0c5ef-721f-44eb-9f14-89af93635370.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/19511488/cef0c5ef-721f-44eb-9f14-89af93635370) [![Register to attend](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/19511488/59086c96-416c-421b-80c9-3bb5238def51.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/19511488/59086c96-416c-421b-80c9-3bb5238def51) [![Featured Speakers](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/19511488/3d53b0d2-449b-4a86-861a-f71f3e543a59.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/19511488/3d53b0d2-449b-4a86-861a-f71f3e543a59) # The sky's the limit ## Join our Cloud Partner Forum 2024 DataSolutions and Climb Channel Solutions invites you – our channel partners – to our upcoming Cloud Partner Forum 2024.  [Join us](https://info.climbcs.eu/cloud-partner-forum-2024#register) on Tuesday 12th March at The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London.  This partner event is an opportunity to connect with and learn from our collective cloud and digital workspace vendors.  [![Register to attend](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/19511488/59086c96-416c-421b-80c9-3bb5238def51.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/19511488/59086c96-416c-421b-80c9-3bb5238def51) ![cloud-digital-workspace](https://info.climbcs.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Cloud%20Partner%20Forum%202024/cloud-digital-workspace.png?width=400&height=383&name=cloud-digital-workspace.png "cloud-digital-workspace") # Why attend? This is DataSolutions’ and Climb Channel Solutions' inaugural partner event!  We want to support you to propel your customers’ businesses into the future. Our Cloud Partner Forum has been designed to spotlight our comprehensive range of cloud and digital workspace solutions. We’ll be sharing strategic approaches for integrating these technologies into your ecosystems, with an emphasis on unveiling new commercial opportunities for both our long-standing and newly onboarded partners. # What to expect on the day Insights on Emerging Trends Hear directly from our team about the latest trends and best practices in cloud and digital workspace technologies. This knowledge will help integrate these technologies more effectively into your business. Learn from Experts Understand how to maximise profits and customer satisfaction in a market where cloud computing is rapidly growing. Our speakers will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies. Navigate Cloud Adoption With more businesses adopting multi-cloud strategies, learn how you can support your customers in this transition. We’ll cover best practices for securing and managing data across various cloud environments. Sustainability and Technology Discover how sustainable endpoint devices and cloud services can help achieve your ESG goals. This is increasingly important for businesses focusing on sustainable growth. Profitability Strategies Get updates from our vendors on their 2024 partner programs, designed to enhance your profitability. Networking Opportunities Meet and engage with industry experts, thought leaders, and technology providers. Building new partnerships and networking with peers will be a key part of the event. ![on-the-day](https://info.climbcs.eu/hubfs/Cloud%20Partner%20Forum%202024/on-the-day.png "on-the-day") Insights on Emerging Trends Hear directly from our team about the latest trends and best practices in cloud and digital workspace technologies. This knowledge will help integrate these technologies more effectively into your business. Learn from Experts Understand how to maximise profits and customer satisfaction in a market where cloud computing is rapidly growing. Our speakers will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies. Navigate Cloud Adoption With more businesses adopting multi-cloud strategies, learn how you can support your customers in this transition. We’ll cover best practices for securing and managing data across various cloud environments. Sustainability and Technology Discover how sustainable endpoint devices and cloud services can help achieve your ESG goals. This is increasingly important for businesses focusing on sustainable growth. Profitability Strategies Get updates from our vendors on their 2024 partner programs, designed to enhance your profitability.   Networking Opportunities Meet and engage with industry experts, thought leaders, and technology providers. Building new partnerships and networking with peers will be a key part of the event. ## What to expect on the day ### Insights on Emerging Trends Hear directly from our team about the latest trends and best practices in cloud and digital workspace technologies. This knowledge will help integrate these technologies more effectively into your business. ### Learn from Experts Understand how to maximise profits and customer satisfaction in a market where cloud computing is rapidly growing. Our speakers will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies. ### Navigate Cloud Adoption With more businesses adopting multi-cloud strategies, learn how you can support your customers in this transition. We’ll cover best practices for securing and managing data across various cloud environments. ## The Agenda **9:00am | Registration & Refreshments** | 9:30am | ***Welcome Address:*** Thriving Together in 2024 & Beyond *Gerard Brophy CRO, Climb Channel Solutions* | | --- | --- | | 9:45am | Key Trends that Partners Need to Plan for in 2024 *Francis O’Haire, CTO, DataSolutions* | | 10:05am | Automation and Observabilities effect on the Digital Experience *Adam Cooperman, CRO, Flexxible* | | 10:30am | ***Fireside Chat:*** A Conversation with Jed Ayres, Industry Leader & Visionary *Jed Ayres, CEO, ControlUp* | | 10:45am | Recycling Innovation: If Adidas can do it, so can the IT Industry *Justin Thorogood, Director, Channel & Alliances – UKI & APAC,  IGEL* | | 11:15am | ***Panel Discussion:*** Does Cloud Always have a Silver Lining? *Moderated by Francis O’Haire, CTO, DataSolutions* | **11:30am | Coffee & Networking Break** | 11:50am | Your Backups are the Holy Grail for the Bad Guys What do you do about it? *Neale Simpkins, Technical Channel Manager UK, Wasabi* | | --- | --- | | 12:10pm | ***Fireside Chat:*** Everyone is Talking about the Broadcom-VMware Backlash – A Conversation with the Alternative *Gary Lynch, Regional Sales Manager UKI, Scale Computing* | | 12:30pm | Shaping the Future of Digital Resilience *Neil Munday, VP Sales EMEA, Asigra* | | 12:50pm | ***Panel Discussion:*** Artificial Intelligence What Happens after the Hype? *Moderated by Francis O’Haire, CTO, DataSolutions* | **1:10pm | Lunch and Networking** | 1:20pm | **Citrix Partner Programme Breakout Session** *Brian Davis, VP Sales UKI, DataSolutions Alison Flynn, Distribution Manager UKI, Citrix / Cloud Software Group* | | --- | --- | | 2:15pm | ***Panel Discussion:*** How to Maximise Profit in a Cloud World *Moderated by Brian Davis, VP Sales UKI, DataSolutions* | | 2:35pm | The Green Benefits for Enterprises Adopting UltrArmor Thin Clients *Christine Chen, Global Channel Marketing Manager, UltrArmor* | | 2:55pm | ***Closing Keynote:*** Copilot and AI in the Modern Workplace *Andy Porter, Partner Technology Strategist, Microsoft* | | 3:20pm | Closing Remarks *Gerard Brophy, CRO, Climb Channel Solutions* | **3:30pm - 4:30pm | Networking & Drinks in Expo Area**  ## Speakers On The Day ![Ds Headshots](https://info.climbcs.eu/hubfs/Cloud%20Partner%20Forum%202024/Ds%20Headshots.png "Ds Headshots") Andy Porter Partner Technology Strategist Microsoft ![Carlie (7)](https://info.climbcs.eu/hubfs/Cloud%20Partner%20Forum%202024/Carlie%20(7).png "Carlie (7)") Jed Ayres Chief Executive Officer ControlUp ![Ds Headshots (1)](https://info.climbcs.eu/hubfs/Cloud%20Partner%20Forum%202024/Ds%20Headshots%20(1).png "Ds Headshots (1)") Justin Thorogood Director, Channel & Alliances – UKI & APAC IGEL Technology ![Ds Headshots (2)](https://info.climbcs.eu/hubfs/Cloud%20Partner%20Forum%202024/Ds%20Headshots%20(2).png "Ds Headshots (2)") Adam Cooperman Chief Revenue Officer Flexxible ![Ds Headshots (9)](https://info.climbcs.eu/hubfs/Cloud%20Partner%20Forum%202024/Ds%20Headshots%20(9).png "Ds Headshots (9)") Neil Munday VP Sales EMEA Asigra ![Ds Headshots (8)](https://info.climbcs.eu/hubfs/Cloud%20Partner%20Forum%202024/Ds%20Headshots%20(8).png "Ds Headshots (8)") Christine Chen Global Channel Marketing Manager UltrArmor ![Ds Headshots (3)](https://info.climbcs.eu/hubfs/Cloud%20Partner%20Forum%202024/Ds%20Headshots%20(3).png "Ds Headshots (3)") Gary Lynch Regional Sales Manager UKI Scale Computing ![Ds Headshots (7)](https://info.climbcs.eu/hubfs/Cloud%20Partner%20Forum%202024/Ds%20Headshots%20(7).png "Ds Headshots (7)") Alison Flynn Distribution Manager UKI Citrix / Cloud Software Group ![Ds Headshots (12)](https://info.climbcs.eu/hubfs/Cloud%20Partner%20Forum%202024/Ds%20Headshots%20(12).png "Ds Headshots (12)") Neale Simpkins Technical Channel Manager UK Wasabi Technologies ![Ds Headshots (6)](https://info.climbcs.eu/hubfs/Cloud%20Partner%20Forum%202024/Ds%20Headshots%20(6).png "Ds Headshots (6)") Brian Davis VP Sales UKI DataSolutions ![Ds Headshots (4)](https://info.climbcs.eu/hubfs/Cloud%20Partner%20Forum%202024/Ds%20Headshots%20(4).png "Ds Headshots (4)") Gerard Brophy Chief Revenue Officer Climb Channel Solutions ![Ds Headshots (5)](https://info.climbcs.eu/hubfs/Cloud%20Partner%20Forum%202024/Ds%20Headshots%20(5).png "Ds Headshots (5)") Francis O'Haire Chief Technology Officer DataSolutions ## Everything you need to know Date & Time:  - Tuesday 12th March 2024 - 9am - 4pm Location: - The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A1PL - [Details on how to get there](https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Law+Society+Hall/@51.5148342,-0.1116337,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x487604b4ab4c9f91:0x866baf8597fd82d0!8m2!3d51.5148342!4d-0.1116337!16s%2Fg%2F1tf2x85q?hl=en&entry=ttu) Contact information: - Dawn Dennis [dawn.dennis@datasolutions.co.uk](mailto:dawn.dennis@datasolutions.co.uk) - Philippa Marshall [philippam@climbcs.co.uk](mailto:phillippam@climbcs.co.uk) ## Diamond Sponsor [![Flexxible](https://info.climbcs.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Cloud%20Partner%20Forum%202024/2-1.png?width=400&height=78&name=2-1.png "Flexxible")](https://www.flexxible.com/) [![IGEL\_logo\_yellow](https://info.climbcs.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/IGEL_logo_yellow.png?width=165&height=100&name=IGEL_logo_yellow.png "IGEL_logo_yellow")](https://igel.com/) --- ## Gold Sponsor [![1-1](https://info.climbcs.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Cloud%20Partner%20Forum%202024/1-1.png?width=338&height=100&name=1-1.png "1-1")](https://www.asigra.com/) ![microsoft\_logo\_icon\_168102-1](https://info.climbcs.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Cloud%20Partner%20Forum%202024/microsoft_logo_icon_168102-1.png?width=415&height=100&name=microsoft_logo_icon_168102-1.png "microsoft_logo_icon_168102-1") [![Scale\_computing](https://info.climbcs.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Scale_computing.png?width=403&height=100&name=Scale_computing.png "Scale_computing")](https://www.scalecomputing.com/) [![Wasabi\_Logo](https://info.climbcs.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Cloud%20Partner%20Forum%202024/Wasabi_Logo.png?width=334&height=100&name=Wasabi_Logo.png "Wasabi_Logo")](https://wasabi.com/) [![3-1](https://info.climbcs.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Cloud%20Partner%20Forum%202024/3-1.png?width=215&height=100&name=3-1.png "3-1")](https://www.ultrarmor.uk/home.jsp?lang=en) --- ## Silver Sponsor [![coreview-horizontal](https://info.climbcs.eu/hubfs/coreview-horizontal.svg "coreview-horizontal")](https://www.coreview.com/) [![LG Business Solutions](https://info.climbcs.eu/hubfs/Cloud%20Partner%20Forum%202024/1%20LGE_B2B%20Brand%20Logo_3D_White%20Background.png "LG Business Solutions")](https://www.lg.com/us/business) ## Other Vendors Featuring On The Day ![citrix-logo-black (1)-1](https://info.climbcs.eu/hubfs/citrix-logo-black%20(1)-1.png "citrix-logo-black (1)-1") [![controlup BLK](https://info.climbcs.eu/hubfs/controlup%20BLK.png "controlup BLK")](https://www.controlup.com/) [![2560px-Seagate\_logo.svg](https://info.climbcs.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Cloud%20Partner%20Forum%202024/2560px-Seagate_logo.svg.png?width=2000&height=489&name=2560px-Seagate_logo.svg.png "2560px-Seagate_logo.svg")](https://www.seagate.com/gb/en/) ![DataSolutions Climb Logo 2 Colour RGB](https://info.climbcs.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/DataSolutions%20Climb%20Logo%202%20Colour%20RGB.png?width=300&height=93&name=DataSolutions%20Climb%20Logo%202%20Colour%20RGB.png "DataSolutions Climb Logo 2 Colour RGB") ![climbcs-logo (1)](https://info.climbcs.eu/hubfs/climbcs-logo%20(1).svg "climbcs-logo (1)") Copyright © 2026 Climb Channel Solutions. 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