Event
The business benefits of cloud computing
Activity type:
Breakfast Meeting
Thursday 29 July 2010
What is Cloud Computing?
and what are the real business benefits?
An ideal opportunity to find out more about cloud computing and how your business could potentially save money and increase productivity by adopting a different approach to ICT.
This practical breakfast briefing is designed to provide you with a clear plain english explanation of the technologies involved with independant practical advice on how your business could benefit from adopting some of the ideas or concepts covered.
The presentation will cover:
- Understanding what is meant by 'cloud computing'. Looking at the technology itself, what can be delivered and what is needed to use it.
- Review the options for accessing the 'cloud'. We will look at the various method of accessing cloud based applications including fixed location and the mobile alternatives
- Reducing the cost of ICT. Even the smallest business could potentially reduce the costs associated with using technology through the use of cloud computing. We will provide some examples of how this can be achieved without compromising reliability and functionality
- How businesses are exploiting this technology. Everything from email and calendar sharing, data storage and typical application solutions such as Google Apps, Dropbox, Kashflow, Huddle, ReQall, Roambie, Saleforce.com, Live Person, Goto Meeting.
Agenda:
08:30 – 09:00 Registration and breakfast
09:00 – 10:00 The business benefits of cloud computing presentation
10:00 – 10:30 Question and answer session
Who should attend?
This is not a briefing for technical boffins and has been developed for small business owners and managers who are interested in learning about how at last there is an opportunity to drive ICT costs down whilst still adopting the latest technology. Cloud Computing helps you spend your time more effectively, managing your business and not your ICT.
If you are wondering why more than 80% of the top 100 companies in the UK have now adopted some form of cloud computing then this briefing is for you.
" Cloud Computing Will Be As Influential As E-business "
Source: gartner.com
| Project owner: |
Transformational ICT |
| Places left: | 3 |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Start time: |
08:30
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| End time: |
10:30
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| Trainer: | Jon Egley |
Venue:
Ringwood Hall Hotel
Brimington
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S43 1DQ
Tel: 01246 280077
www.ringwoodhallhotel.com
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Host Company:
Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Chamber
events@dncc.co.uk
Lola Yates
01332 851280