Welcome to up 2011
Second Annual Global Cloud Computing Conference
UP 2011 is developed to promote collaborative analysis of the latest trends and challenges in cloud computing and ICT, looking at core process and strategies in the rapidly shifting world. We create thought provoking conference panels, workshops, and tutorials which are selected to cover a range of the hottest topics in ICT.
Event tracks cover following areas:
- 1. Cloud for Business.
- 2. Technology & Innovation.
- 3. Cloud For Public Sector.
- 4. Industry Implementation Insights.
- 5. Governance & Enforcement.
- 6. Research & Findings.
Click Here to see UP 2011 Conference Program
UP2011 Conference Keynotes
Government Clouds: Progress, Insights and Remaining Challenges (Coming Down to Earth)
by Dr. David L. McClure, Associate Administrator of Citizen Services at U.S. General Services Administration
Next Generation Cloud Platforms - accelerating time to market
by Maria Azua, Vice President of Advanced Cloud Solutions and Innovation for the IBM Global Technology Services division.
A Perspective on Cloud Computing and Customer Adoption
by Steven Martin, General Manager of Windows Azure Business Strategy at Microsoft.
Hybrid Cloud Revolution
by Jeff Nick, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at EMC Corporation.
Lessons Learned: The impact on the future of Cloud and Standards
by Angel Luis Diaz, Vice President of Software Standards and Cloud of IBM Software Group.
Cloud Assurance
by Cara Beston, the National Technology sector leader for PwC’s Systems & Process Assurance practice.
The Cloud: More than a Technology Decision
by Maggie Chan Jones, Director of Cloud Services and Office 365 in the U.S. Marketing and Operations Group of Microsoft.
The Cloud Computing Paradigm: Transforming Business, Technology and Industry
by Mike Hill, Vice President Enterprise Initiatives of IBM.
State of the Cloud – A Year’s worth of innovation in 30 minutes
by Jinesh Varia, Technology Evangelist at Amazon.
Government Clouds: Progress, Insights and Remaining Challenges (Coming Down to Earth)
by Hon. Mark A. Forman, Former U.S. Administrator for E-Government and IT
Why Cloud and Why Now!
by Marc Silvester is Vice President & Chief Technology Officer in CSC’s Managed Services Sector in EMEA.
How BPO is broken and how BPaaS can help
by Arijit Sengupta, CEO of BeyondCore.
Hear what Cloud Leaders say about Cloudcor events
"Beyond IT cost savings, businesses are turning to the cloud to create innovative new business models, and UP 2011 provides an ideal forum for PwC to engage in a dialogue with business and industry executives on strategies for embracing the cloud to not only increase cost savings but to drive business agility and an improved customer experience, We are excited to participate as the UP 2011 Ruby Sponsor and host of the UP 2011 Cloud Computing Awards event." Rob Gittings, U.S. Technology Sector Leader, PwC.
"UP 2010 conference is a perfect setting for us to talk about trends in cloud computing and the essential building blocks to realize the transformative power of the cloud", "... the Cloud Slam’11 conference offers an ideal opportunity to discuss Verizon’s vision of the cloud and its transformative potential." Kerry Bailey, Verizon Business senior vice president of enterprise strategy.
"The UP 2010 Cloud Computing Conference offers business executives and IT professionals alike the opportunity to hear from forward-thinking experts in the field.", "Cloudcor has become a premier event partner for us to voice our views and perspectives on the top issues and trends in cloud computing, The Cloud Slam'11 Cloud Computing Conference offers us an opportunity to address IT decision makers and participate in the larger macro cloud conversation with our peers" Don Ferguson, CTO of CA Technologies
We are delighted to collaborate with Cloudcor as the Diamond Partner for the UP 2010 cloud computing conference, This conference is a perfect setting for us to share cloud industry best practices around the significant benefits associated with embracing the cloud. Senior-level business leaders from public and private enterprises attending the conference will learn about Microsoft’s vision, strategy and direction for the cloud space in 2011 and beyond. Prashant Ketkar, Microsoft director of product marketing.
This unique conference is a great setting for KPMG to share commercial- and government-sector Cloud-related leading practices. Mark Forman, Former U.S. Administrator for E-Government and IT.
We are delighted to partner with Cloudcor as a Bespoke Gold partner for the third annual Cloud Slam’11 conference. Cloud Slam’11 is an industry leading cloud computing conference and a solid venue for us to discuss our views and leadership in and around the future of cloud infrastructure and solutions - Jason Waxman, General Manager, High Density Computing for Intel
Fujitsu is delighted to join with Cloudcor as a Gold Partner for their third annual Cloud Slam’11 conference, This is an ideal conference to share how Fujitsu’s Japanese culture and heritage permeates our focus on leveraging technology for greater societal good around the world - Jody Little, VP Cloud Portfolio Management, Fujitsu America.
"Cloud Slam'11 is an important event for the technology industry as we continue to see more and more organizations – both in the public and private sectors – moving their businesses into the cloud. We're thrilled to be part of Cloud Slam – an event that's raising the bar in bringing technology leaders together to ensure the future success and evolution of the cloud." Margaret Lewis, director of commercial software solutions, AMD.
"We are delighted to collaborate with Cloudcor as the Diamond Partner for the Cloud Slam 2011 cloud computing conference. This conference is the perfect setting for us to share cloud industry best practices around the significant benefits associated with embracing the cloud", Matt Thompson, General Manager of Developer & Platform Evangelism at Microsoft.
