Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium presents successful Intelligent Data conference

Special emphasis was placed on tangible applications within the real business environment which further underscored the significance of innovation in everyday business

June 19, 2025

a woman presents a welcome speech to an audience while standing in front of a large digital screen — Tajana Hašperger, Director, Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium, welcomes everyone to the event. She was then joined by Boris Bauk, Managing Director for South East Europe, Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Photo credit: Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium, recently hosted the third edition of its successful Intelligent Data conference series at the Kaptol Boutique Cinema & Bar in Zagreb, Croatia.

The conference, held on May 27, focused on Hybrid Cloud innovations, HPE GreenLake, AI, Networking, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, and Data Security, featuring solutions such as HPE Zerto and HPE Aruba Networking. The event featured lectures, case studies, and partners presentations, showcasing how technology can enhance business efficiency.

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Over 200 attendees appreciated the elegant and exceptional ambience of the Kaptol Boutique Cinema & Bar for the leading vendor event, which was aimed principally at the Croatian market.

“Thank you to all users, partners, and distributors who contributed to this event, making it once again a place to share knowledge and socialize through their enthusiasm and engagement” said Tajana Hašperger, Director, Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium.

“And special thanks to our sponsors: Cohesity, Kioxia, Vertiv, and HPE Zerto – thank you for your support and shared vision of the future. Together, we’re exploring how technology can enable smarter, faster, and safer businesses. See you next year!”

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The conference offered valuable insights into today’s key technological topics. Special emphasis was placed on tangible applications within the real business environment which further underscored the significance of innovation in everyday business.

The conference commenced with a welcome keynote from Tajana Hašperger and Boris Bauk, Managing Director for South East Europe, Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

This was followed by a presentation from Tomislav Lukačević, Presales Consultant for HPE Aruba Networking and Servers at Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium. His keynote was entitled ‘Your Network. Smarter.’

The next presentation, titled ‘Enterprise AI. Accelerated,’ was delivered by Denis Stanarević, Solution Portfolio Lead for the HPE Global Service Providers business at Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

Following this, Tomislav Alpeza presented ‘Hybrid Cloud. Simplified.’ Tomislav serves as the Hybrid Cloud and HPE Storage Presales Consultant at Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium.

Five people on a presentation stage at a hi tech event with a powerpoint screen seen behind them — Denis Stanarević using LEGO bricks to simulate how AI models work. Photo credit: Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium

After a coffee and networking break, the day continued with case studies on Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, presented by Egemen Konu, Sales Leader – Central & Eastern Europe, Balkans, Turkey, Caucasus & Central Asia, Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

Next on the agenda was a joint presentation titled ‘AI Powered Partnerships: Vertiv & HPE’s Joint Innovation’ delivered by Ante Maršić, EMEA Sales Director, IT Alliances, Vertiv, and Tomislav Lukačević from Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium.

The final presentation of the day was ‘How HPE GreenLake – Selectium Program is changing the Cloud game’ presented by Martina Matoš, ESE HPE GreenLake – Selectium Program Lead, Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium, and Tomislav Alpeza.

fourteen people in a group photograph with most of them holding trophies — Platinum, Gold and Silver Partner Ready Program plaques were awarded to representatives from partner companies. Photo credit: Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium

About Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium

Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium serves as the local representative of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) in Bulgaria, Croatia, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Serbia and Slovenia. It is a renowned technology company with a comprehensive range of high-quality IT solutions, services, and products designed to assist customers in optimizing their IT environments. It provides innovative technologies that empower organizations to transition to a hybrid infrastructure, safeguard and manage business data, and foster increased productivity and essential agility in the market. In today’s business landscape, these capabilities are indispensable for successful operations.