Steve Lesem:The Most Interesting Sub-plot in Cloud Computing is Cloud Storage.

Cloud Computing Conference - Cloud Slam 2009.
Abstract:
The Most Interesting Sub-plot in Cloud Computing is Cloud Storage.

While much of the collective discussion has focused on cloud computing and trying to define it, cloud storage has not so quietly gone from concept to tangible business with real revenue opportunities. Those actively in the business speculate that .60 from every $1 spent on cloud computing is storage, and with the continued increase of data creation from applications and people, it’s only going to go up. Giants like Amazon, Google, Microsoft and now Sun have thrown their hats into the cloud storage ring, but they are not the only players. The economics for already trusted service providers like IT Hosting providers make it attractive for their continued entry into this space.

Bio:

Steve Lesem, CEO, Mezeo Software

As a tech industry veteran, Steve has brought vision and significant experience in the IT service provider and telecommunications industry to Mezeo. He has managed operations throughout the world, and has led complex sales, marketing, business development and product management activities across software and hardware solutions. Prior to Mezeo, Steve was Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of VeriCenter, a successful managed IT hosting provider, acquired by SunGard in 2007. Steve has served in multiple senior executive roles, including Senior Vice President of worldwide sales for SafeNet, a Maryland based security technology firm. At BMC Software, a Houston based systems management software solution provider, Steve served in a variety of capacities, including VP of business development and channel programs, Asia Pacific. Prior to BMC, Steve held multiple sales and marketing positions at IBM including General Manager, PC Server Sales and Marketing for North America.

Steve holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.

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