Mimecast to Discuss Sports IT Strategies and the Future of the Data Center at 2012 SEAT Conference

WHO: Mounil Patel, North American Director, Professional Services, Mimecast

WHAT:  Panel session on the “Future State of the Data Center”

WHEN: Tuesday, August 7, 7:30pm – 10:30pm EST

WHERE: The Markley Group, Boston, Massachusetts

WALTHAM, Mass. — Mimecast®, the leading supplier of cloud-based email archiving, continuity and security for Microsoft Exchange and Office 365, today announced Mounil Patel, North American Director of Professionals Services, Mimecast, will present sports IT strategies  in the panel discussion the “Future State of the Data Center.” Tod Caflisch, VP of IT for the New Orleans Hornets and a Mimecast customer, will moderate the panel, which will take place at the Markley Group in Boston, Massachusetts on Tuesday, August 7 at 7:30pm EST.

Mounil will join IT executives from the Boston Red Sox, The Markley Group and OSIsoft in this discussion, which will address the future of the data center within sports and entertainment organizations. Mounil will also provide specific examples from their work with MLB and NBA organizations and highlight how the cloud can support data management, simplify disaster recovery plans and help reduce costs.

The sixth annual SEAT conference will be held in Boston from August 5-8. SEAT is an annual event that brings together business and IT leaders from sports and entertainment venues across the nation to share ideas, insights, resources and strategies to streamline operations and create a better fan experience.

About Mimecast

Mimecast (www.mimecast.com) delivers cloud-based email management for Microsoft Exchange, including archiving, continuity and security. By unifying disparate and fragmented email environments into one holistic solution that is always available from the cloud, Mimecast minimizes risk and reduces cost and complexity, while providing total end-to-end control of email. Founded in the United Kingdom in 2003, Mimecast serves more than 5,000 customers worldwide and has offices in Europe, North America, Africa and the Channel Islands.