Cloud VISION Schedule for October 21, 2009
Keynote Presentation
Cloud computing is changing the economics of IT. Many organizations look to the cloud as a potential cost-savings boon by moving internally hosted IT services to external hosting providers. Other IT organizations view the cloud as a potential disaster recovery plan or as on-demand capacity to boost business continuity and customer service levels. But cloud computing suffers from confusion and hype. Multiple definitions, competing vendor offerings, undefined risks, and new business models obscure cloud computing, slowing down adoption. Insightful IT organizations are taking a closer look: What is the cloud computing business case? How do I ensure cloud computing will pay off? What are the business risks of using cloud computing? How does our IT organization get there from here? Chris Howard with the Burton Group will shine a light on this important subject, and help IT organizations gain insight into important cloud issues, answer key questions and leverage the cloud to create a competitive business advantage.
Speaker: Chris Howard, Vice President, Burton Group
Keynote Presentation
The move to cloud computing is changing the landscape of IT in significant and far-reaching ways. Traditionally when you buy computing power you pay for that power whether you use it or not. Cloud computing offers substantial economic advantages because you only pay for the computing resources that you actually you. And you dynamically increase or decrease those resources as your needs dictate. VISI is in a unique position to deliver cloud computing services to our customers. We are the largest Minnesota-based provider of data center and hosting services and have big network pipes and tons of Internet bandwidth. Most importantly, we have experienced technologists that are building the largest cloud computing infrastructure in Minnesota. Jason Baker with VISI will provide an overview of VISI’s cloud services and how they can help your business succeed.
Speaker: Jason Baker, Chief Technology Officer, VISI