05/28/2026
Enterprise infrastructure is entering a new phase of complexity.
From AI-driven operations to secure connectivity and automation at scale, organizations are rethinking how modern networks are built, managed, and optimized. π
Fast Lane will be attending Cisco Live Las Vegas from May 31 β June 4, where technology leaders, architects, engineers, and innovators will come together to explore the future of networking, security, observability, automation, and AI-ready infrastructure.
If youβre attending, be sure to connect with Louie Tran, Director of Vendor Alliances at Fast Lane, who will be on-site engaging with organizations focused on accelerating technical readiness and operational resilience across modern Cisco environments.
Whether you're exploring:
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AI-ready networking and infrastructure strategies
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Security modernization and Zero Trust initiatives
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Automation, observability, and operational efficiency
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Workforce enablement and technical skilling at scale
Louie will be available to exchange insights around infrastructure transformation, enterprise readiness, and how organizations are preparing teams to support next-generation Cisco technologies.
π Cisco Live β Las Vegas
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May 31 β June 4
π Learn more about Cisco Live:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05NHkT0
π Explore Fast Lane Cisco training and enablement solutions:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05NHVq0
Looking forward to connecting in Las Vegas.
05/27/2026
Organizations are no longer asking whether AI will impact the business.
Theyβre focused on how to operationalize it effectively across teams, workflows, and enterprise strategy. π
Fast Lane will be attending Microsoft AI Tour Houston on May 28, where business leaders, innovators, and practitioners will explore how AI is reshaping productivity, data, security, and organizational readiness at scale.
If youβre attending, be sure to connect with Gabe Milioni, Microsoft Alliance Manager at Fast Lane, who will be on-site engaging with organizations focused on accelerating adoption and turning Microsoft AI capabilities into measurable business outcomes.
Whether you're exploring:
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Microsoft Copilot adoption & workforce readiness
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Enterprise AI enablement strategies
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Data, cloud, and security modernization
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AI-driven productivity and operational efficiency
Gabe will be available to exchange insights around AI adoption, enablement strategies, and how organizations are building long-term success with Microsoft technologies.
π Microsoft AI Tour β Houston
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May 28
π George R. Brown Convention Center | Houston, TX
π Learn more about Microsoft AI Tour:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05M7pV0
π Discover Fast Laneβs Microsoft AI & Data courses:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05M7pW0
Looking forward to connecting in Houston.
05/25/2026
This Memorial Day, we honor the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States.
At Fast Lane North America, we recognize the importance of leadership, resilience, and commitment, values that continue to inspire organizations, teams, and communities across the country.
As we take time to reflect this Memorial Day, we extend our gratitude to the brave men and women whose service will never be forgotten.
05/21/2026
Cloud teams are under more pressure than ever.
Organizations are rapidly expanding AWS and generative AI initiatives, while also being challenged to improve automation, resiliency, security, observability, and cost optimization across increasingly complex environments.
The result?
For many organizations, the gap between cloud investment and operational readiness is becoming harder to ignore.
As an AWS Training Partner, Fast Lane North America delivers expert-led, hands-on learning experiences that help organizations operationalize cloud and AI initiatives with greater confidence, scalability, and real-world technical capability.
From CloudOps and automation to generative AI implementation, Fast Lane equips teams with practical skills that accelerate adoption, improve operational performance, and support enterprise transformation initiatives.
Upcoming AWS Training Opportunities:
Cloud Operations on AWS (AW-AWSSYS)
Develop practical CloudOps skills across monitoring, automation, networking, security, infrastructure operations, scaling, and cost optimization using core AWS services.
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July 28β30 | 9 AM β 5 PM (PDT)
πRegister: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05HfBv0
Advanced Generative AI Development on AWS (AW-AGAID)
Learn how to design and build enterprise generative AI solutions using Amazon Bedrock, RAG architectures, vector databases, prompt engineering frameworks, AI agents, governance, and observability practices.
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June 15β17 | 9 AM β 5 PM (EDT)
πRegister: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05Hfyz0
AWS Jam: Cloud Operations (AWSSYS JAM)
Apply your AWS operational knowledge through live, gamified cloud challenges focused on troubleshooting, automation, collaboration, and real world operational scenarios.
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July 31 | 9 AM β 5 PM (PDT)
πRegister: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05HhXC0
π Explore all AWS training and certification opportunities:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05HfZn0
π’ Looking to upskill an entire team?
Fast Lane also delivers private, customized AWS training programs tailored to your organizationβs cloud, operations, and AI transformation goals.
π© Contact us to discuss private team training solutions: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05HfKG0
05/19/2026
Many organizations are prepared for Microsoft 365 Copilot deployment.
Far fewer were prepared for what happened after rollout.
One operations team rolled out Copilot across multiple business units, expecting immediate productivity gains.
Instead, adoption looked very different from one department to the next.
Some employees integrated Copilot into daily workflows almost immediately. Others barely used it. Managers struggled to identify meaningful use cases, and leadership had difficulty measuring real business impact beyond licenses assigned.
Fast Lane helps organizations operationalize Microsoft 365 Copilot through leadership alignment, role-based enablement, workflow integration, and long-term change management strategies designed to improve workforce adoption and measurable outcomes.
AI transformation is quickly becoming less about deployment and more about organizational readiness.
β‘οΈ Learn how Fast Lane supports Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption and change management.
π Start an Adoption Conversation:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05Cr8G0
π₯ Watch a quick overview of Microsoft Copilot adoption and workforce enablement:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05Cqh30
05/18/2026
Cloud skills only create impact when teams can apply them in real-world environments.
Hack Academy turns cloud learning into real-world capability through immersive, team-based hackathons designed for builders, engineers, and innovators.
Through Fast Laneβs Google Cloud Ready Hackathons, participants move beyond theory and into hands-on ex*****on, solving real operational challenges with expert guidance.
From Linux and Git foundations to Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevOps automation, and cloud-native workloads, teams gain the practical experience needed to operationalize modern infrastructure faster.
What teams gain:
βοΈ Faster cloud-native readiness through immersive, challenge-based learning
βοΈ Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Istio, Prometheus, and more
βοΈ Practical problem-solving that mirrors real business and operational scenarios
βοΈ Stronger collaboration between developers, engineers, architects, and IT leaders
βοΈ Production-aligned skills that accelerate innovation and reduce deployment friction
Featured Google Cloud Ready Hacks:
πΉ GHCTL β Coding & Testing on Linux
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05ypR90
πΉ GHCKC β Containers, Kubernetes, CI & CD
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05ymv00
πΉ GHRWK β Running Cloud Workloads for Kubernetes
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05yqdl0
Teams learn faster when they build solutions, solve challenges, and work through real deployment scenarios together.
π Explore Hack Academy: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05yn9X0
05/13/2026
Your Cisco investment is only as powerful as your teamβs ability to use it effectively.
Cisco U helps IT leaders accelerate team readiness, close critical skills gaps, and turn technical learning into measurable business outcomes, all through a personalized, scalable learning experience.
Backed by Fast Laneβs expertise in technical enablement and enterprise training, Cisco U empowers organizations to build stronger, more agile IT teams.
With Cisco U, your teams can:
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Build in-demand skills across Cloud, Security, Networking, Automation, and AI
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Prepare faster for Cisco certifications with guided learning paths
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Improve operational efficiency with hands-on labs and real-world training
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Access role-based learning tailored to engineers, analysts, and IT leaders
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Track learner progress, technical growth, and certification readiness
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Earn Continuing Education (CE) credits while advancing technical expertise
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Support multi-vendor environments with broader technology training
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Redeem Cisco Learning Credits (CLCs) toward eligible subscriptions
Whether your goal is accelerating deployments, improving team performance, or maximizing your Cisco technology investment, Cisco U. provides the structure, flexibility, and depth modern IT teams need.
π Explore Cisco U:
Cisco U. All Access Subscription (CU-AA):
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05tDFp0
Cisco U. Essentials Subscription (CU-E):
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05tDfH0
π‘ Redeem Cisco Learning Credits (CLCs) toward eligible Cisco U subscriptions to maximize training investments and accelerate team readiness.
05/12/2026
Your Splunk investment is only as valuable as your teamβs ability to turn data into action.
Too often, organizations invest in powerful observability and security platforms but struggle to operationalize them across day-to-day environments. The result? Slower investigations, underutilized tools, and missed opportunities for faster decision-making.
Fast Laneβs Splunk Fast Start programs are designed to close that gap through immersive, role-based training built for real enterprise environments. That commitment to delivering impactful, enterprise-ready training was recognized when Fast Lane was named the 2025 Splunk Authorized Learning Partner of the Year. π
With the Splunk Power User Fast Start (POWER-U), attendees gain the practical skills needed to search smarter, analyze faster, and manage data with confidence.
What learners gain:
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Hands-on experience working directly in Splunk environments
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Practical skills aligned to real-world operational responsibilities
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Faster troubleshooting and data-driven decision making
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Improved visibility across security and observability workflows
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Greater confidence using Splunk in daily operations
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Preparation for Splunk Core Certified Power User certifications
Upcoming Classes:
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June 15-18 | 9 AM β 5 PM (EDT)
Instructor-Led Online Training
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July 20β23 | 9 AM β 5 PM (CDT)
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Guaranteed to Run
Instructor-Led Online Training
π³ Have Splunk Training Units?
Use your Splunk Training Units with Fast Lane to enroll in Splunk Fast Start classes without additional budget spend.
Whether your teams are searching, administering, developing, or architecting, Fast Lane helps transform Splunk from a platform investment into a measurable operational impact.
π Secure your seat:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05rRdt0
05/11/2026
Modern Zero Trust strategies only work when teams can enforce them operationally across real DoD environments.
Thatβs where Comply-to-Connect (C2C) becomes critical.
As agencies strengthen identity-based access control and continuous compliance requirements aligned to DoD Instruction 8420.01 and STIG mandates, the need for foundational networking and security expertise continues to grow.
Step 1 starts here.
FNSCC β Fundamentals of Cisco Networking and Security for C2C is a 5-day instructor-led bootcamp designed to prepare federal and DoD teams for Identity-Based Networking and Cisco ISE environments.
What your team will build:
βοΈ 802.1X configuration and secure access
βοΈ Cisco IOS / IOS-XE security capabilities
βοΈ Core networking aligned to Zero Trust architectures
βοΈ Foundational readiness for C2C implementation
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Jun 8β12 | 9 AM β 5 PM (EDT)
π https://na2.hubs.ly/H05q5BR0
Looking ahead:
Cisco DoD Comply-to-Connect (C2C) training is also available for teams ready to operationalize identity-based access enforcement across mission-critical environments.
π https://na2.hubs.ly/H05q6hr0
Before enrolling, teams can also complete a free skills assessment to validate readiness for the C2C pathway:
π https://na2.hubs.ly/H05q5HC0
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Both courses are eligible for Cisco Learning Credits (CLCs), helping federal teams maximize existing training budgets while building mission-ready capability.
Cisco C2C Framework Reference
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05q5Kh0
05/08/2026
The future of cloud innovation is being built with AI, data, and Kubernetes.
Organizations everywhere are accelerating digital transformation with Google Cloud, but the biggest challenge is building teams with the skills to keep up with rapidly evolving technologies.
From AI and machine learning to data engineering and Kubernetes, these skills are becoming critical for modern IT and business environments.
Fast Lane is offering free, live instructor led Google Cloud Fundamentals classes designed to help professionals build foundational, in demand Google Cloud skills through hands on learning and real world concepts.
Build skills to:
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Understand core Google Cloud technologies and services
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Explore AI, machine learning, and data analytics fundamentals
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Learn foundational data engineering concepts on Google Cloud
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Get started with Kubernetes and containerized environments
π Register now for upcoming free Google Cloud Fundamentals classes: https://loom.ly/XHBrGVg
Introduction to Data Analytics on Google Cloud
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Jun 5 | 9 AM β 4 PM (CDT)
π» Free Virtual Instructor Led Training
Register now: https://loom.ly/qgkrg3E
Introduction to AI and Machine Learning on Google Cloud
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Jul 10 | 9 AM β 4 PM (CDT)
π» Free Virtual Instructor Led Training
Register now: https://loom.ly/lO-1SCo
Introduction to Data Engineering on Google Cloud
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Sep 11 | 9 AM β 4 PM (CDT)
π» Free Virtual Instructor Led Training
Register now: https://loom.ly/fP8tQZE
Getting Started with Google Kubernetes Engine
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Oct 23 | 9 AM β 4 PM (CDT)
π» Free Virtual Instructor Led Training
Register now: https://loom.ly/y40D-YI
Looking for additional Google Cloud training and certification opportunities?
π Explore more: https://loom.ly/lk-e824