{"id":26920,"date":"2023-09-20T18:59:43","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T13:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hexnode.com\/blogs\/?p=26920"},"modified":"2023-11-14T14:28:51","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T08:58:51","slug":"hexcon23-opening-keynote-championing-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hexnode.com\/blogs\/hexcon23-opening-keynote-championing-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"HexCon23 Opening Keynote: Championing Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"

Amidst the buzz and anticipation, the HexCon23 kick-off was nothing short of fascinating, with the opening keynote unveiling this year\u2019s theme- Championing Growth. Hexnode\u2019s annual user conference, HexCon- now in its fourth year, captivates the essence of a united progress in the cybersecurity world. Since its inception, HexCon has been the stage for all tech enthusiasts, cybersecurity experts, and endpoint management aficionados to <\/span>Grow, Learn and Evolve<\/span><\/i><\/a>. As they say, “Many hands make light work”, we try to encapsulate the spirit of community and togetherness that is palpable at HexCon23.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The virtual room reverberated with chats and reactions from around the world. The stage was set for the board of directors to grace the occasion and reveal Hexnode\u2019s roadmap for the future. Reaching the culmination of months of toiling, now coming to fruition, yours truly sat down for the official flagging-off of HexCon23- commenced by Hexnode\u2019s Founder and CEO, Apu Pavithran.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Championing Growth: The Heart of HexCon23<\/h2>\n

Growth is not static; it continually evolves. We are committed to a perpetual journey of growth, setting new standards to aspire to, every year.<\/span><\/p>\n

~Apu Pavithran, Founder & CEO, Hexnode.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The welcoming lines in\u00a0the inaugural keynote\u00a0was a masterclass in setting the tone for the entire conference. Apu talked about the growth of digitization, widespread adoption of cloud technology, and the evolving security strategies of businesses that leaves us with no choice but to embrace and champion growth in every way possible. Workplaces saw a transformation because of hybrid work, which blurred the lines between convenience and security. Hexnode has been able to roll out an array of features that has been serving as a catalyst to the intricate security issues this new shift has brought in.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The heart of HexCon23 lies in the collaborative atmosphere; the strength of a united community working to navigate the complexities of the tech landscape. It serves as a reminder that even the most complex technology endeavours may be rendered more manageable and gratifying by a community’s support and cooperation in today’s continuously evolving and innovative environment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hexnode Connect 2.0<\/h2>\n

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\nThis brings us to a new development being rolled soon as told by Rachana Vijayan, Chief Marketing Officer, Director of Sales, Marketing and Channel Partnerships at Hexnode. Hexnode Connect 2.0, an overhaul of the Hexnode Forums, intends to enhance the overall experience of our users by giving them access to their own explore feed, which will provide tailored content depending on the topics or members they follow. <\/span><\/p>\n

The addition of gamification elements for active site contributors, such as badges and community ranking are definitely worth the wait!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Digital Employee Experience\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

HexCon is that annual occasion where we look back and discuss about the features we’ve added in the previous months. It’s a time for introspection, evaluation, and, most importantly, a conversation about how we can keep innovating and serve our community more effectively in the future- in the words of Bijo Paulose John, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer and Sahad M, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Hexnode.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hexnode Access<\/span><\/h4>\n

It enables users to log in utilising cloud-based identity providers like Google Workspace and Microsoft Entra ID (formerly known as Azure AD). IT administrators can change the login screen, add help links, and set up network connections remotely, right from the login screen.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Manage local user accounts on macOS<\/span><\/h4>\n

Admins can see detailed information on each of these local user accounts and execute remote actions help secure them. We have now added more actions to expand local user management capabilities\u2013actions like changing password, changing user role, deleting a user and more.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Manage local user accounts on macOS<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n


\nRemote Control for Windows and Macs<\/span><\/h4>\n

Admins can remotely view and troubleshoot issues on employees\u2019 Windows and Macs. This not only saved a lot of time and effort but improved the overall employee experience.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Awards and Accolades<\/h2>\n

Each year, HexCon stands as a yearly testament to the significant advancements Hexnode has achieved, solidifying its reputation as a recognized entity in the Endpoint Management field. Our CMO, Rachana Vijayan listed out the following accolades-<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n