Summit - formerly Deft

06/18/2026

Before we ever migrate servers, our Data Center Ops team strives to have the cabling staged, power mapped, and communications ready to go. No scrambling here! 🍳

06/18/2026

Every extra click is an opportunity for frustration. Our new one-click application launcher gives users instant access to the tools they need from a single, secure experience. Just click and get to work.

We're excited to officially launch Summit Stream! Watch the explainer video below to see how it works.

https://gosummit.co/4emmKW9

06/16/2026

What a packed first day at Scaling New Heights! We started with booth visits, our Ron Baker book signing, and ended the night at our Summit Sunset Social.

We're back at Booth 159 today and would love to show you what's new, including Summit Stream, our one-click app launcher. Stop by and say hello!

06/15/2026

"The lifeblood of Summit is we're about commitments — being clear on the outcome you're going to drive, and everybody holding themselves accountable to those agreements."

Another nugget from Shannon Kaiser's appearance on The Soul of Enterprise last week, and this one gets to the heart of what Summit is built on.

If you're at Scaling New Heights this week, come experience that firsthand.

Two things today worth putting on your radar:
- Ron Baker stops by our booth from 3-4pm to sign his book
- Summit's Sunset Social from 6-9pm at Falls Pool Bar & Grill (RSVP here: https://gosummit.co/4fEiYd9)

And catch the full podcast episode: https://gosummit.co/4vMIzFE

06/11/2026

Thinking about life after VMware? If your team is exploring what comes next after rising costs and licensing uncertainty, we want to help you move forward with confidence.

Join Summit and Veeam on Tuesday, June 16th at 1PM CT | 2PM ET for a live discussion exploring:
- Why organizations are reevaluating VMware following the Broadcom acquisition
- What risks IT teams should watch for when evaluating alternatives
- How Hyper-V-based private and multi-tenant cloud environments can support a smoother migration path
- Why backup, disaster recovery, and workload conversion planning should happen early
- How to modernize infrastructure without disrupting day-to-day operations
- What IT leaders should consider before choosing a post-VMware strategy

Make sure to RSVP so you don't miss out: https://gosummit.co/4ohPnbw

06/10/2026

Broadcom is raising prices. We're expanding the options available to IT teams.

Summit's Multi-Tenant Hyper-V Cloud is now part of our infrastructure portfolio, delivering fully managed cloud hosting powered by Microsoft Hyper-V.

• Fully managed by Summit engineers
• Windows Server licensing included
• Built-in high availability
• Predictable monthly costs
• Compliance-ready architecture

Migrate for free: https://gosummit.co/4vdazC4

06/09/2026

The strongest partnerships survive a reorg because they were never built on one person in the first place. That's the case our own Aaron Biggs makes in Forbes.

For anyone thinking about what makes a channel partnership last, check this out:

Focus on creating meaningful relationships with several decision-makers and ensure each one receives clear value for their zone of interest and responsibility.

06/09/2026

"People spend so much time focusing on optimizing what they're already good at." - Shannon Kaiser, General Manager at Summit, The Soul of Enterprise Podcast

In this clip, Shannon speaks with Ron Baker and Ed Kless about why the greatest returns come from improving your weakest processes, not optimizing your strongest ones.

Give it a listen! And check out the whole episode here: https://gosummit.co/43m3ao3

06/05/2026

Next up on Summit's travel agenda: Scaling New Heights in Orlando June 14-17th!

Come see us at Booth #159 to see how accounting firms are running their critical applications with greater speed, security, and flexibility.

Be sure to stop by on Monday, June 15, from 3-4pm for a special book signing with value-pricing pioneer Ron Baker. Meet Ron in person and pick up a signed copy of his latest book!

Then, that evening, join us at Summit's Sunset Social from 6-9pm at Falls Pool Bar & Grill for a relaxing evening with live music, refreshments, and beautiful sunset views. You won't want to miss it!
RSVP: https://gosummit.co/3RPfHxG

06/01/2026

TPAC is officially underway! Fantastic energy on day one. Shannon Kaiser's AI Governance session sparked great conversations surrounding AI data protection, and we loved connecting with everyone afterwards at our booth.

We wrapped up the night at our afterparty with a great group of attendees! The perfect way to unwind and recharge for the coming conference days.

If you're here at TPAC, you won't want to miss Shannon's next session on Maximizing a Remote Workforce (Tuesday, June 2nd at 11am), and be sure to stop by our booth and say hi!