Foedus, a leader in Virtual Infrastructure (VI) technologies and services, today announced that its 3rd annual Foedus Virtual World events will be held May 1-2 at the Sheraton & Towers in New York City and May 8-9 at the Westin Copley in Boston.

These events will provide IT professionals with the latest information and news regarding Virtual Infrastructure technologies. Foedus Virtual World will also offer a unique opportunity for attendees to network with leading VI experts, learn about new product innovations and hear about the best strategies to leverage VI applications. Record attendance is expected for this year's conferences that will include:

-- All new hands-on lab sessions

-- Numerous educational presentations

-- A sold-out exposition hall featuring select sponsors

-- Demonstrations on the latest VI products and solutions

Foedus President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Reilly, will give the keynote session, featuring a client case study using several of today's leading VI applications. Select organizations, including DataCore Software, Acronis, EqualLogic, Riverbed Technology, Vizioncore and Platespin, will present new product developments and best-practice solution implementations during educational sessions and hands-on-labs.

"We designed this year's conferences to be must-attend events for IT professionals interested in virtualization," said Reilly. "The schedule is packed with educational sessions, networking opportunities and industry insight direct from our customers and sponsors. We truly want to give attendees a forum where they can find information related to Virtual Infrastructure to make the most from their IT investments."

Other highlights for this year's events include an expanded Expo Hall that allows attendees the opportunity to meet with technology vendors and learn more about products and services that will enhance their IT environment. Additionally, a Special Event cruise takes place the first day of each event where attendees and sponsors will network and enjoy scenic views of two of America's most historic waterfronts.