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Press Releases

March 10, 2009.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DataSynapse, a world leader in dynamic application service management (DASM) software, announced today that DataSynapse was selected to be a Featured Presenter at Cloud Slam ’09, the world’s largest virtual cloud computing conference, which will take place April 20 – 24.
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February 25, 2009.

BUSINESSWEEK Special Ad Sections to Publish "Cloud Computing" Section in Conjunction With Cloud Slam '09

Toronto–February 25, 2009 – BusinessWeek Special Ad Sections is publishing a special section devoted entirely to cloud computing titled “Cloud Computing ‘09: Next-Gen Internet to Power Business,” to appear in BusinessWeek’s April 13, 2009 issue, global edition, (hits newsstands April 3) in time for Cloud Slam ’09, the premiere Cloud Computing Virtual Conference held April 20 – 24, 2009.

The section will reach BusinessWeek’s 4.8 million readers worldwide, and will explore the best ways to:

-- Rapidly boost available computing power

-- Expand and secure data storage

-- Provide web-based applications to distributed workforces

-- Support customers with corporate and self-serve portals

-- Collaborate with partners and suppliers, and more

Emerging cloud technologies and solutions for Software-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service, Web-based Portal and B2B Applications, Integration-as-a-Service, Web 2.0 Data Storage, Security and even legacy and mainframe hosting, along with other notable nascent Cloud Services architectures will be discussed.

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February 16, 2009.

Cloud Slam ’09 Supporters Receive Special Offer to participate in BUSINESSWEEK Special Ad Section -- “Cloud Computing: Next-Gen Internet to Power Business”

We are pleased to announce that BUSINESSWEEK magazine will publish a special ad section devoted entirely to cloud computing to appear in its April 13, 2009 global edition (hits newsstands April 3). Produced in partnership with Cloud Slam 09, this timely section, titled Cloud Computing: Next-Gen Internet to Power Business, will discuss the business imperatives of cloud computing, i.e. harnessing power, opportunity of on-demand computing, storage, applications, infrastructure, etc.

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February 11, 2009.

New Online Conference Analyzes Top Cloud Computing Trends and Challenges

The World’s Leading Experts and Authorities in Cloud Computing to Convene on April 20-24 at Cloud Slam ’09 to Analyze and Uncover Top Trends and Challenges

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cloud Slam ’09, a virtual conference developed to promote collaborative analysis of the latest trends and challenges in the world of cloud computing, will commence on April 20. Organized by more than 30 leading experts and authorities in the field, this five-day conference will highlight research, developments and accomplishments by industry leaders whose contributions are helping to shape the future of cloud computing. Key topics will include the significant benefits of an open cloud, enterprise readiness of IaaS architectures, and the impact of cloud computing on application developers.

Cloud Slam ’09 gives industry leaders and professionals keen insights into published research, unique and evolving ideas and best practices, as well as an opportunity to network with leading experts in cloud computing. The conference is designed to be a career-enhancing experience for researchers, engineers, directors and IT professionals. It’s also an ideal opportunity for corporate leaders to glean information on the latest innovations in cloud computing, generate leads and develop ideas on how to capitalize on what’s estimated to eventually become a $100 billion dollar market.

“Information sharing and collaboration will be key components in the evolution of cloud computing, especially now, as we prepare for its continued, industry-wide impact on both small businesses and large corporations,” said Khazret Sapenov, CTO of Cloudcor Inc. and conference organizing committee member. “Our conference brings together members from the world’s largest cloud computing community, comprised of more than 8,000 members, to share and analyze existing research, and tackle hot topics including infrastructure, implementation, privacy and compliance.”

Cloud Slam ’09 will feature several keynotes on the current and future aspects of cloud computing by Songnian Zhou, Simon Crosby, Russ Daniels, Hal Stern, Maximilian Ahrens, Jayshree Ullal.

Conference registration is now open. The early bird registration fee is $40, and available until February 15. General admission is $52. For more information or to register, visit www.cloudslam09.com.

Contacts
Top Cloud
William Mougayar, 905-584-8686
media@cloudslam.org

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Jan 07, 2009

Call for Papers: Cloud Slam '09, First Virtual Conference on Cloud Computing

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Media contact: William Mougayar, Cloud Slam Communications Chair, media@cloudslam.org