FREMONT, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hurricane Electric, the world’s largest IPv6-native Internet backbone and a leading colocation provider, today announced that it will host its next carrier networking event on Wednesday, October 30 at its Fremont 2 data center. The event will feature Big Data expert, Rich Brueckner.

“Big Data stands out in the industry as a topic continually growing in importance and we look forward to Rich sharing his extensive knowledge and thoughts on future trends.”

Co-sponsored by Silicon Valley Web Builder, the event will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn about the implications of Big Data and what it will mean for computing in the future and how it can create value. Additionally, those attending will have the chance to network and discuss bandwidth needs with telecom carriers that are located in Hurricane Electric’s Fremont 2 data center.

Recently named one of the Top 20 Big Data Influencers by Forbes Magazine, Mr. Brueckner, President ofinsideBIGDATA.com is an avid writer, publisher, and technology expert focused on high performance computing.

“We are thrilled to welcome Rich to our increasingly popular carrier networking event,” said Mike Leber, President of Hurricane Electric. “Big Data stands out in the industry as a topic continually growing in importance and we look forward to Rich sharing his extensive knowledge and thoughts on future trends.”

As space is limited, those who would like to RSVP can email caroline.haley@milldampr.com.

Read the full press release at Business Wire.