Cloud computing is without doubt the biggest IT story for a generation. But the concept is a broad one, with definitions of "the cloud" varying from one IT professional to the next. Rates of adoption also vary massively: some businesses are still sceptical about the cloud, while others have completed full migrations.
CRN on... will enable resellers to better understand the needs of customers in industry sectors vital to them. Groundbreaking end user research will give a unique perspective on the needs of senior IT decision makers within the specialised sector.
In two years time, 20% of businesses will own no IT assets, and 15% of all
software will be delivered via the cloud. It is only a matter of time before end
users overcome their nerves and fully embrace cloud computing – and the
ramifications of this shift for traditional reseller businesses will be huge.
Ignoring the cloud is simply not an option – the channel has to change, and
smart businesses will make that change now, to ensure preparedness when adoption
becomes more widespread.
The new CRN Cloud Computing Forum will take a focused look at this most
critical issue. Aimed at business leaders within the reseller community, this
half day seminar will examine the opportunities around the cloud, as well as the
threats, leaving delegates better prepared to adapt their business models to a
cloud-friendly world.
The inaugural CRN Sales & Marketing Awards will recognise and reward the achievements of those responsible for pushing the UK IT Channel to the next level – the sales and marketing teams that sit at the heart of many successful channel businesses.
We are pleased to announce the first Computing Summit looking at how organisations can harness value and insight from Big Data. This one-day conference comprising expert keynotes, real world case studies and interactive discussion panels, will aim to get to grips with this fascinating and much talked about topic.
