Data Networks

Organizations are creating more data than ever — and with that comes the increased pressure to secure sensitive information, meet compliance standards, strengthen AI readiness, and retire outdated retention practices.

Microsoft Purview delivers the tools you need.
Data Networks shows you how to put them into action.

Designed as an interactive, small‑group workshop (10 seats max), our Purview Workshop gives you real‑world insights, demonstrations, and practical guidance you can start using immediately, no matter your current familiarity with Purview.

📆 February 25, 2026
🕒 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
📍Virtual
🔗 Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/ydvfurnj

We want to take a moment and appreciate our recent GOAT award recipients!

Our fourth-quarter GOAT Award goes to Todd Rechen, one of our Senior Microsoft Engineers. Todd has gone above and beyond, putting in tremendous effort across multiple projects and leading many of our virtual events. Thank you for all you do, Todd — and congratulations!

Our overall 2025 GOAT Award recipient is Amy Bateman, our K–12 Account Executive. Amy had an outstanding year building strong client relationships and helping deliver impactful solutions. Thank you, Amy, and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

Rather than covering introductory concepts, this Boot Camp focuses on the high-impact capabilities that drive real SOC outcomes: scalable architecture, detection engineering, automation, threat hunting, and cost control. Attendees will see how Sentinel behaves in production environments, how Defender and other data sources influence detection quality, and how to avoid common design and governance mistakes.

What You'll Learn
☑️ Architecture & Governance for Real Environments
☑️ Automation That Improves Response (Not Noise)
☑️ Detection Engineering & Threat Hunting
☑️ Cost Visibility & Optimization
☑️ Live Operational Demonstration

📆 January 27, 2026
🕑 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Virtual

If you already have Microsoft Sentinel deployed—or are actively preparing to deploy it—this boot camp will help you turn capability into operational value.

Last week, our team proudly celebrated our 3rd year participating in Elf Week with Business Volunteers Maryland and The Salvation Army!
We joined fellow volunteers to sort toys, clothing, and gifts for children in the Angel Tree program.

It’s an annual tradition we look forward to, and we’re grateful to support organizations making a real impact in our community.

Thank you to Business Volunteers Maryland for bringing volunteers together and to The Salvation Army for delivering hope year after year.

We're incredibly excited to welcome Daryl Burch to the team as the Strategic IT Planning Consultant on the Managed IT Services team. He brings over 20 years of experience in managed services, specializing in service delivery, client success, and operational excellence. Most recently, Daryl served as a VP of Business Development and Operations, where he streamlined onboarding processes, introduced automation and AI tools to boost client retention, and led technology modernization initiatives.

Welcome again, Daryl!

It’s hard to believe two months have already passed since the 2025 Data Networks IT Summit! Thank you to all who attended, and an extra big thank you to our sponsors and presenters for making the day unforgettable.

We had an amazing time learning, networking, and connecting with peers across the industry. We’re already excited for next year, so mark your calendars for October 8, 2026!

Congratulations to our Marketing Manager, Sam Myrick, on winning the coveted Champion of Core Values GOAT award. Sam has been integral in many aspects of Data Networks this year, especially in espousing our core value "Trust the Team". Her oversight and management of the Data Networks IT Summit, as well as overall supervision of marketing strategies this year, truly showcase her as a champion of our Core Values!

Congrats again Sam!

We’re excited to welcome Tiffany to the Data Networks team as our new Demand Generation Specialist! 🎉

Her expertise will play a key role in elevating our marketing engine and expanding the impact we make for customers.

Welcome to the team, Tiffany!

Join us for a high-impact webinar designed to demystify Microsoft Sentinel and showcase its real-world value in modern security operations.

📍 Location: Virtual
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 18
🕛 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Whether you're just starting your journey with Sentinel or looking to deepen your understanding, this session will provide a practical and strategic overview of how Sentinel fits into today’s security landscape.

Seats are filling up quick so be sure to register now!

https://hubs.la/Q03Py9SY0

We're excited to be a Silver Sponsor at this year's Maryland Manufacturing Technology Summit!

If you are attending, stop by our exhibit table and speak with Jonathan Mauldin and TJ Rashid to learn more about our Managed IT Service offering and pick up some nice swag!

Hope to see you tomorrow!

Thank you to Schneider Electric for sponsoring the Ice Cream and Happy Hour and Boats at the 2025 Data Networks IT Summit!

Be sure to stop by Schneider Electric’s exhibit table to connect and learn more. Full event details are available on our website, and it’s not too late to register!

https://hubs.la/Q03KGC5x0

We’re grateful for Schneider Electric’s support and can’t wait to see you at the Summit!

We’re excited to welcome Maryland Telephone as one of our incredible exhibitors at the 2025 Data Networks IT Summit!

Be sure to stop by their exhibit table to connect and learn more!

We’re grateful for Maryland Telephone’s support and can’t wait to see you at the Summit tomorrow!