TUCSON, AZ--(Marketwired - Apr 29, 2013) -  [ Brocade ] (NASDAQ: [ BRCD ]), today announced that it will be exhibiting and speaking at IDC's annual [ High Performance Computing (HPC) User Forum ] in Tucson, Arizona this week. Brocade will discuss the essential role Ethernet fabrics play in optimizing network performance and management as part of Big Data deployments. Brocade has gained this experience by partnering with leading systems and information analytics companies to provide best-of-breed, fully integrated hardware and software networking solutions. The company offers a comprehensive and versatile networking portfolio designed for the unique requirements of Big Data environments.

WHAT:
IDC's High Performance Computing (HPC) User Forum
Scott Pearson, Director of Strategic Solutions Marketing, Brocade
Topic: "Networks and Big Data Environments"

WHEN:
IDC HPC User Forum takes place April 29 - May 1, 2013
Scott Pearson is speaking on Monday, April 29, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE:  
Loews Ventana
Canyon Hotel
Tucson, Arizona

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[ www.hpcuserforum.com ]

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