INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 5, 2025 ~ Las Vegas, NV - Scale Computing, the leading provider of edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, has announced that Chris Barton, the founder and original CEO of Shazam, will be the keynote speaker at their upcoming event, Platform//2025. The three-day event will take place from May 13-15, 2025 at Resorts World in Las Vegas and is expected to draw IT professionals and partners from around the world.

Platform//2025 is Scale Computing's flagship event and will feature live educational sessions, networking opportunities, an awards dinner, training and certification opportunities, and more. Interested guests can register for the event and view the agenda on the Platform//2025 website.

The theme of this year's event is "Let's innovate and transform together," which aligns perfectly with Barton's keynote address titled "Bring Impossible Ideas to Life." In his speech, Barton will share his experience of creating Shazam and how imagination and innovative thinking can lead to new visions for the future. He will also discuss how technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are changing what is possible in today's world while also presenting unique challenges. Through his own journey with Shazam, Barton will highlight how innovation comes not just from an idea but from a series of insights that help overcome obstacles along the way. He will also emphasize how creative thinking can drive change through technology.

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"We are thrilled to have Chris as our headline speaker for Platform//2025," said Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder of Scale Computing. "His story of creating Shazam and his perseverance in the face of challenges is truly inspiring and will resonate with our audience. At Scale Computing, we pride ourselves on providing innovative IT infrastructure solutions to our customers and partners. We are excited to welcome industry colleagues to Las Vegas later this year as we come together to learn about market trends, industry growth, and ways we can innovate and transform the industry together."

Barton is widely recognized as the creator, founder, and original CEO of Shazam, the groundbreaking music application that revolutionized the way people discover music and paved the way for today's consumer AI industry. When Barton first came up with the idea for Shazam in 2000, it was three years before iTunes and eight years before the App Store. In 2018, Apple acquired Shazam for a reported $400 million, making it their sixth-largest acquisition to date. With over 2 billion downloads and 300 million monthly users, Shazam remains one of the most popular apps in the world. In addition to his work with Shazam, Barton holds twelve patents and has played key roles in the early days of Google and Dropbox. His latest venture, Guard, utilizes AI to detect drowning in swimming pools.

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For those interested in sponsoring Platform//2025, please email [insert email address]. To register for the event, please visit the Platform//2025 website. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of an event that brings together industry leaders and innovators to discuss ways to drive change and transformation through technology.

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