The Impact of Alliances on Cloud Computing
| What | Meeting |
|---|---|
| When |
November 12, 2009 from 17:30 to 20:30 |
| Where | NetApp Campus, Bldg 7, 1345 Crossman Ave., Bldg 7, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 |
| Contact Name | Association Office |
| Contact Email | asap-sv@assoc-office.com |
| Contact Phone | 408.266.9658 |
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ASAP Silicon Valley/Northern California chapter invites you to an exciting evening program covering one of the hottest topics in tech and business – Cloud Computing.
More and more companies are embracing the Cloud to solve their business challenges. There is a lot of confusion among alliance managers, partners and customers about Cloud Computing . At this event, you’ll hear from a panel of experts who will answer fundamental questions, such as:
- Is the cloud and cloud computing real or all marketing hype?
- What problems does Cloud Computing solve for the customer?
- What is the size of the market opportunity around cloud computing?
- Is cloud computing considered a strategic initiative within companies?
- What standards are driving Cloud Computing?
- Who are the companies enabling Cloud Computing – infrastructure, application software, and solution integration?
- How do alliances factor into the world of Cloud Computing?
- How can I as an alliance professional get involved in this significant business and technology direction?
- What new skills and experiences will prepare me for a leadership role in Cloud Computing?
PARTICIPANTS
Nimma Bakshi,
Senior Director, Corporate Advisory Services,
PwC
Randy Bias,
Cloud Strategist and Founder of
Cloudscaling,
a boutique cloud strategy consulting services firm for Enterprises and Cloud Providers
Wally MacDermid,
Senior Director, Cloud Infrastructure Solutions,
NetApp
Dave Nielsen,
Co-founder, Unconference Creator at
CloudCamp,
and Founder at
Platform D
Mark Trang,
Senior Director of Global Partner Marketing & AppExchange,
Salesforce.com
WHEN
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
5:30 - 6:45 p.m. Networking, Happy Hour
6:45 - 8:30 p.m. Panel & Discussion
LOCATION
NetApp Campus, Bldg 7
1345 Crossman Ave., Bldg 7, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
COST
$25 for ASAP members in advance or $30 at the door.
$30 for non-ASAP members in advance or $40 at the door.