Wednesday, May 30, 2012

The Hartford Business Journal announced today the addition of a Cloud Solutions Showcase to the Connecticut Business Expo on June 7th at the Connecticut Convention Center. Hosted by Cumulus Global (www.cumulusglobal.com), the showcase will feature two additional educational sessions designed for smal and mid-sized businesses considering if, when, or how to take advantage of cloud computing.

"As cloud computing becomes mainstream, businesses need to understand the value proposition and how to map a clear direction," stated Bill Kenney, Director of Events for the Hartford Business Journal. "Adding the showcase and these two sessions to the Business Expo provides business owners with an opportunity to learn more about cloud computing and to make better decisions."

The first session, Cloud Strategies and Tactics, running at 3:00 pm, will discuss how, when, and why moving to cloud computing is worthwhile for small and mid-size businesses. The session will discuss strategic versus tactical solutions and will help attendees define a road map.

The second session, Real Business Value from Cloud Computing and Google Apps, running at 4:00 pm, will present research covering tangible benefits of cloud computing that extend beyond the typical hardware and software considerations, including Teamwork, Innovation, Mobility, Acquisitions, and Total Cost of Ownership.

Both sessions will include demonstrations of some of the business-enabling features of Google Apps for Business and related cloud computing solutions..

"I am honored and excited to be part of the Cloud Solutions Showcase," added Allen Falcon, CEO of Cumulus Global. "I look forward to providing small and mid-size businesses real ideas, options, and plans for cloud computing. We want business owners and IT managers to see beyond the hype, to understand the values and the risks."

The Cloud Solutions Showcase is hosted by Cumulus Global. Business Expo attendees may register for one or both of the sessions at no cost on the CT Business Expo web site (www.ctbexpo.com) or from the individual event entries on Cumulus Global's event calendar at www.cumulusglobal.com/news-and-events.php.

About the CT Business Expo

The CT Business Expo is the largest business to business education seminar and expo in New England, drawing more than 6,000 business owners and senior level managers to the more than 36 seminars and more than 125 exhibitors.

 

About Cumulus Global

Cumulus Global (www.cumulusglobal.com), formerly Horizon Info Services, is a Google Apps Premier SMB Reseller helping small and mid-size businesses, non-profits, governments, and educational institutions thrive by delivering cloud computing solutions. Serving clients from 1 to more than 1,000 employees across numerous industries, we align technology with our clients' goals, objectives, and bottom lines. We leverage our expertise, vendor relationships, and a diversified range of best-of-breed cloud services to create custom solutions with tangible value.

As a member of the Google Apps Reseller Program, Cumulus Global leverages training, support, and tools from Google to best serve the needs of its customers.