Interphase Systems, a leading management and technology consulting company with offices in Plymouth Meeting, Pa., and Bedminster, N.J., today announced that it will be hosting Virtualization Exchange 2009 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, May 6 at the Hub Cira Centre. This one-day event, focused on the technology, uses, and benefits of virtualization, will bring together IT decision makers, virtualization enthusiasts, and advanced users, and feature presentations ranging from basic server consolidation to desktop virtualization, disaster recovery solutions, and more.

Virtualization Exchange 2009 attendees can select between two tracks, “Virtualization 101” and “Virtualization 201,” depending on their interests and experience level. The Virtualization 101 track will focus on the foundations and evolution of virtualization concepts and technologies, while Virtualization 201 sessions will discuss advanced topics and tools, including considerations for data storage and backup, environment management, business continuity, and disaster recovery.

“2009 is shaping up to be a very exciting year for virtualization,” says Lew Smith, Practice Manager for Virtualization Solutions at Interphase Systems. “According to Gartner, virtualization will be the highest-impact IT trend changing infrastructure and operations through 2012. As more companies look to virtualization strategies to meet their performance and reliability needs, there is a greater demand to explore the technology, benefits, and ROI. This event offers educational sessions for anyone interested in virtualization, from beginners to seasoned pros. Our expert speakers and sponsors will discuss the latest technology advancements, as well as the practical side of virtualization, and what it means for your business, your costs, and performance goals. We are so excited to be hosting this industry event, now in its second year, to help attendees understand the value of virtualization.”

Featured event sponsors include Dell EqualLogic, VMware, and other leading companies. The official event media partner is Virtual Strategy Magazine, the first online publication devoted entirely to IT virtualization. Founded in 2004, Virtual Strategy Magazine features industry news, interviews, and insights from the industry’s most respected independent bloggers; tutorials; videos; and podcasts covering all areas of virtualization, from the server to the desktop.

In preparation for Virtualization Exchange 2009, Interphase Systems launched a new blog at http://VirtualizationExchange.blogspot.com to deliver event news, announce conference topics, sponsors, and more. For those who cannot make it to the conference, the blog will feature exclusive videos, podcasts, photos, and other content direct from the event. Following the conference, Interphase’s bloggers will regularly post expert articles, podcasts with thought leaders, and slide shows from industry events, all designed to help busy professionals go beyond industry headlines, and gain expert analysis and counsel to help them plan and manage their business strategy and technology investments. The blog will also be a resource for professionals to learn about virtualization, sharpen their IT skills, and enhance their career with new domain expertise.

For more information about the event, or to register, please visit www.vexchange09.com or contact Interphase Systems at 610-276-5500. To subscribe to the blog’s RSS feed and keep up-to-date on all event news, please visit, http://virtualizationexchange.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default.