Ready for Cloud Storage? Key Considerations & Lessons Learned

Kingman Tang, SNIA; Nathan McBride, IT AMAG Pharmaceuticals; Ajay Chandramouly, IT@Intel; Kipp Bertke, Ohio Dept of Dev. Dis.
Kingman Tang of the SNIA Cloud Storage Initiative will moderate a panel of end-users discussing their experiences with cloud storage. The panel will open with five minutes of data based on a recent research report looking at adoption trends amongst IT shops. It will then dive into a lively panel discussion focused on overcoming barriers to adoption and looking at key considerations for companies weighing pros and cons of the cloud. Audience questions are welcome so invite your team and bring your toughest questions.
Jun 9 2011
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Ready for Cloud Storage? Key Considerations & Lessons Learned

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