Tuesday, May 24, 2011

CLOUD TODAY

Cloud Expo 2011 New York: Cyber Security and Cloud Computing

Dell's Allen Vance to explore the cyber threats targeting virtualization and cloud computing platforms
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PRLog (Press Release)May 24, 2011 – The explosive popularity of virtualization and cloud computing has created a rich foundation for new and successful cyber attacks. Organizations are rapidly adopting the use of these technologies to save money and increase efficiency. With the advent of stricter compliance and regulatory laws significantly affecting industries, managing cyber risk to your organization is becoming more and more critical especially as new and emerging technologies are adopted and deployed.

In his session at the 8th International Cloud Expo, Allen Vance, Director of Product Management, Data and Applications Security at Dell SecureWorks, will explore the cyber threats targeting virtualization and cloud computing platforms. Cloud Expo delegates will learn techniques and attack concepts that have better success than others when targeting these platforms and why. In addition, he will look at ways to mitigate your risk if your organization is considering the use of these technologies for your business.

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Speaker Bio:
Allen Vance is Director of Product Management, Data and Applications Security at Dell SecureWorks. He has 25 years of experience in software and systems development, operations, and information security, with organizations in the defense, telecommunications, infosec and semiconductor industries. At Dell SecureWorks, he is responsible for managed security services relating to data, applications, and cloud security, and manages relationships with strategic partners including Imperva and Qualys.

Allen's educational background includes Computer Science and MBA degrees from Georgia Tech, the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) and CCSK (Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge) certifications, and a Green Belt in Lean/Six Sigma.

A Rock Star Faculty, Top Keynotes, Sessions, and Top Delegates!
Cloud Expo 2011 New York, June 6-9, 2011, at the Javits Center, New York City, New York, will feature technical sessions from a rock star conference faculty and the leading Cloud industry players in the world.

The growth and success of Cloud Computing will be on display at the upcoming Cloud Expo conferences and exhibitions in New York, June 6-9, and in Santa Clara, November 7-10, 2011.

The recent Cloud Expo at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA, was the largest Cloud Computing conference ever produced, more sponsors, exhibitors and delegates than all other Cloud events of the year combined!

The four-day New York event will attract more than 10,000 delegates from 48 countries and over 200 sponsors and exhibitors on a 120,000 sq ft show floor!

All main layers of the Cloud ecosystem will be represented in the 7th and 8th International Cloud Expo - the infrastructure players, the platform providers, and those offering applications, and they'll all be here to speak, sponsor, exhibit and network.

"Cloud Expo was announced on February 24, 2007, the day the term ‘cloud computing' was coined," said Fuat Kircaali, founder and chairman of SYS-CON Events, Inc. "Cloud has become synonymous with ‘computing' and ‘software' in two short years, and this event has become the new PC Expo, Comdex, and InternetWorld of our decade. By 2012, more than 50,000 delegates per year will be attending Cloud Expo."

Monday, May 23, 2011

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 23, 2011

Bruce Hoernecke, CEO of BBH Solutions (www.bbhinc.com), says that cloud computing can free up valuable office space for more productive purposes. With commercial lease rates in New York City rising over the first quarter of 2011, hosting applications in the cloud can save business owners from paying prime real estate fees to store on-premise computing equipment.


The term 'Cloud Computing' refers to technology applications that can be hosted in a remote data center and delivered to the end user on demand (as-a-Service) over an internet connection. In 'The Cloud', organizations can utilize a vendor's powerful servers and resources for some or all of their technology requirements. Applications such as email, office productivity suites, CRM, data storage, telephony, and video conferencing can be made available on a scalable, pay-per-user basis for office-based or mobile end users. Monthly billing rates vary based on number of users, features, and file storage size.

"The productivity benefits of cloud computing are well established at this point," says Mr. Hoernecke. "The Cloud offers secure and reliable access to your business information and applications from virtually any point on the globe via the internet. Companies that 'enter the cloud' also realize substantial savings on initial hardware investments because they can leverage their provider's existing infrastructure." Mr. Hoernecke founded BBH Solutions in 1989 as a turn-key systems integration firm to assist companies in bridging different systems that included various cabling requirements and the multiple technology protocols of the day. Under his leadership, BBH Solutions has become a leading New York area integrator of unified communications and converged networking solutions for the mid-market.


Mr. Hoernecke also says that an added value of cloud computing is a net gain in usable office space. "A typical one hundred person office could easily have a data center footprint of 500 square feet or more. With a cloud services arrangement, we could reduce the amount of space needed for IT infrastructure to one data rack with a router, switch, and cable patch panel." 


"BBH Solutions has managed hundreds of technology relocation projects over the years, and we know how executives struggle with designating large parts of the office for a data center," says Mr. Hoernecke "Which leads to the question; would you rather pay $55.00 to $100.00 per square foot to house IT hardware or for additional business space such as cubicles or conference rooms?"


To help customers transition from a premise-based IT infrastructure to the cloud, BBH Solutions launched its "Cloud Integration Services" program earlier this year. The program includes secure, highly available cloud hosting of business applications such as Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Office, Cisco Voice-over-IP and Unified Communications, and videoconferencing. In addition, their staff will conduct a full technology needs assessment, write a project plan, and provide services for a seamless migration to The Cloud.


About BBH Solutions, Inc. - Manhattan-based BBH Solutions, Inc. provides technology services with a focus on the converged network and unified communications. BBH Solutions is certified by Microsoft as a Silver Server Platform Partner. They are an APC Gold Partner, and a member of the BlackBerry® Alliance Program. BBH Solutions is certified by Cisco Systems in Advanced Unified Communications and Advanced Wireless LAN. Their Cable Infrastructure Group is certified by all major cable and connectivity manufacturers. A leader in providing customized network maintenance plans with their BBHWorks program, BBH Solutions offers services including on-site visits, remote monitoring, business continuity planning, disaster recovery, offsite back up, and strategic IT planning. In 2011, BBH Solutions launched its cloud services and integration program. The company opened a second office on Long Island in 2006. BBH Solutions is an Inc. 5000 Honoree for 2008, 2009, and 2010. For more information about BBH Solutions, Inc., go to www.bbhinc.com.
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