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SUMMARY:Next-Generation Disaster Recovery: Architecture\, Automation\, and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Downtime is no longer a hypothetical risk. Ransomware\, cloud outages\, infrastructure failures\, and human error are now routine realities for today’s IT environments. The organizations that recover fastest aren’t just the ones with backups\, they’re the ones that have engineered resilience into their architecture from the start.Join ANM + WRITA for a technical webinar focused on designing layered\, cyber-resilient recovery strategies that integrate data protection\, network architecture\, disaster recovery orchestration\, and modern security frameworks. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\n\n\nKey building blocks for true resilience and rapid recovery\, including: \n\n\n\n\nSecure Data Protection across on-prem and cloud with immutable\, ransomware-resistant backups\n\n\n\nNetwork Resilience through high-availability design and automated failover\n\n\n\nDisaster Recovery Orchestration with application-aware runbooks and defined RTO/RPO targets\n\n\n\nCyber-Resilient Architecture aligned to NIST and Zero Trust principles\n\n\n\nContinuous Improvement through ongoing assessments and resilience roadmapping\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker:David AbbottDirector\, Data Center and Cloud | ANM \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio:David Abbott is the Director of Data Center and Cloud at ANM\, where he leads strategies that help clients modernize infrastructure and optimize cloud performance. With extensive experience in data center architecture\, hybrid cloud solutions\, and IT transformation\, David focuses on delivering scalable\, secure\, and efficient technology environments that drive business outcomes. \n\n\n\nContact Information:Email: David.Abbott@anm.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbottmtn/
URL:https://www.writa.us/event/next-generation-disaster-recovery-architecture-automation-and-resilience/
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SUMMARY:2026 WRITA Spring Conference & Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:🌄 Trailhead: A Two-Part Journey in Government IT Innovation\nThe Western Regional Innovation and Technology Alliance (WRITA) Spring Conference continues the momentum of the WRITA Fall Summit\, transforming collaborative ideas into tangible outcomes that strengthen the region’s public-sector technology community. \nThis gathering brings together city\, county\, and state IT leaders\, IT staff\, innovators\, and partners from across the western states to share strategies\, advance initiatives\, and turn forward-thinking concepts into measurable results. \nThe program features interactive sessions\, peer discussions\, and leadership panels focused on innovation\, cybersecurity\, data management\, and workforce development. Participants will leave inspired and equipped with practical solutions to drive meaningful progress within their organizations. \nThe WRITA Spring Conference is where collaboration deepens\, innovation accelerates\, and the western region turns vision into action. \nFor registration and additional event information\, please check out the event page. \n\n 
URL:https://www.writa.us/event/2026-writa-spring-conference/
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SUMMARY:Foundations of IT Leadership Certificate
DESCRIPTION:The Foundations of Information Technology Leadership certificate program provides the essential knowledge\, skills\, and abilities to succeed in the transition from technical roles to leadership positions in the public sector information technology profession. Developed with Local Government IT executives and PTI staff\, this certificate program provides IT managers with the professional skills necessary to support and manage technology operations for local government organizations effectively. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, August 26\, 2026\, for an instructor-led\, live virtual Foundations of IT Leadership class. The interactive\, one-day experience covers seven core modules focused on critical leadership skills for public-sector IT professionals. Participants will engage in real-time discussion\, Q&A\, and peer learning\, and will leave with practical tools to lead teams\, navigate change\, and make sound decisions. At the end of the session\, participants will earn a certificate of completion.  \n\n\n\nRegister below to secure your spot! For more information about the course\, visit pti.org.    \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember Pricing (WRITA/PTI Stacked Members)Exclusive member tuition of $1\,750 provides a $500 savings on this live\, instructor-led certificate program. Advance your public sector IT leadership skills while taking advantage of your WRITA/PTI membership benefits.$1\,750\n\n\n\nNon-Member Pricing  Tuition is $2\,250 and includes the full-day live virtual Foundations of IT Leadership certificate program\, interactive instruction\, course materials\, and a certificate of completion. Join public sector IT professionals from across the country as you build the leadership skills needed to succeed.$2\,250
URL:https://www.writa.us/event/foundations-of-it-leadership-certificate/
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SUMMARY:2026 WRITA Fall Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join Your Colleagues in Salt Lake City!After the incredible success of our inaugural WRITA Fall Summit in Lake Tahoe\, we’re excited to invite you to join us for the 2nd Annual WRITA Fall Summit\, taking place September 1-3\, 2026\, in beautiful Salt Lake City\, Utah.Dates & LocationSeptember 1 – 3\, 2026Little America Hotel\, Salt Lake City\, UTLast year’s Summit brought together technology leaders from across the Western region for meaningful conversations\, practical learning\, and valuable peer connections. Attendees left with new ideas\, new relationships\, and actionable strategies they could immediately bring back to their organizations.This year\, we’re building on that momentum with an expanded program focused on collaboration\, innovation\, and leadership.
URL:https://www.writa.us/event/2026-writa-fall-summit/
LOCATION:Little America Hotel – Salt Lake City\, 500 South Main Street\, Salt Lake City\, Utah\, 84101\, United States
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