Cloud Computing Experts Convene at Chapman University
November 14 2011 - 11:45AM
Marketwired
Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM) and Chapman University are bringing
together top cloud computing experts for a half-day,
business-minded symposium on Monday, Nov. 28, 2011 from 4 pm - 7
pm. During the educational event, experts from Ingram Micro,
Appirio, KnowledgeCentrix and Chapman University will reveal the
latest in cloud computing technology and discuss how businesses are
harnessing the power of cloud computing to drive new technological
advancements and innovation, and save money.
Registration is now open: www.chapman.edu/cloudreg. There is no
fee to attend, but seating is limited.
Cloud's powerful value proposition -- anytime, anywhere, anyone
-- is accelerating speed to market for companies' products and
services. The free educational event will demonstrate to local
businesses how adopting a comprehensive, multiyear cloud strategy
can help organizations leverage the cloud to improve performance,
competitiveness and customer care, while keeping data well
protected.
"The intention of cloud computing is to make the functionality
and data we need always accessible no matter where we are in the
world, and no matter what we're using to access the Internet," said
Menas Kafatos, Ph.D., dean of Chapman's Schmid College of Science
and Technology, and one of the event's keynote speakers.
Attendees will hear success stories and insights from industry
leaders including Narinder Singh, CSO, Appirio, Chris Andreozzi,
President, KnowledgeCentrix and Renee Bergeron, vice president of
managed services and cloud computing, Ingram Micro North America.
Discussions will include how the game is changing in the corporate
world and how developing a high level "cloud adoption vision," and
a strong social enterprise strategy aligns with organization's
business objectives and strategy.
"Adoption of cloud computing in the business world is
accelerating and set to explode in 2012," says Bergeron. "The
purpose of this event is to give local companies a candid look at
the business value of cloud computing and discuss how it can
positively impact their business and help streamline IT costs."
The symposium is Monday, Nov. 28, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Registration is required. The educational event is open to business
owners, company decision makers and IT professionals. Media are
welcome, For more information and to register, visit:
https://www.signup4.net/public/ap.aspx?EID=THEP32E&OID=50
About Chapman University Consistently
ranked among the top universities in the West, Chapman University
provides a uniquely personalized and interdisciplinary educational
experience to highly qualified students. Our programs encourage
innovation, creativity and collaboration, and focus on developing
global citizen-leaders who are distinctively prepared to improve
their community and their world. For more information, visit
www.chapman.edu.
About Ingram Micro Inc. As a vital link in
the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and
profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through
unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics, technical and
financial support, managed and cloud-based services, and product
aggregation and distribution. The company is the only global
broad-based IT distributor, serving more than 150 countries on six
continents with the world's most comprehensive portfolio of IT
products and services. Visit www.ingrammicro.com.
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Press Contacts: Sheri Ledbetter Chapman University
714-289-3143 Email Contact Marie Rourke WhiteFox Marketing (for
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