BWI: IBF Media kicks off Cloud Computing Series in Bangalore

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Source: IBF Media
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 06:26 PM IST (12:56 PM GMT)
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IBF Media kicks off Cloud Computing Series in Bangalore


Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Wednesday, February 23, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- IBF Media kick started its Cloud computing series in Bangalore with a well attended panel discussion on the latest trends and technologies in Cloud storage. The panelists comprised of eminent names from the technology industry, including Mr. Shyaam Sunder, Chief Knowledge Officer, Ramco Systems as the Moderator for the event, Dr. Debanjan Saha, Director of Storage Cloud and File Solutions, IBM; Sundara Nagarajan, Director of R&D - Storage Works Division, Hewlett-Packard Company; Niranjan Thirumale, Chief Technology Officer, EMC India Center of Excellence; and Rajesh Itagi, Director - Services Sales, Hitachi Data Systems, India.

Talking about the event, Niranjan Thirumale, said, "The IBF Media event was a good opportunity to network and discuss various aspects of Cloud storage with fellow technology experts."

The event highlighted successful business models and various vendors in this emerging technology area and captured various aspects of cloud storage. Some of the discussion pointers included:

-- Cloud storage as an invaluable way to store information in a limitless, inexpensive (Low CAPEX and OPEX), on-demand way.

-- Cloud computing providing tailor made and customized options for SMB's, who are seen as the major beneficiaries of this technology.

-- Cloud storage being the right answer, especially for companies who require more space for archiving infrequently accessed data, undergoing infrastructure replacements, or seeking simplified compliance management.

-- A Hybrid delivery model combining traditional, private cloud and public cloud.

-- Scalable, pay-per-use model.

-- Cloud storage being a plausible solution in the fight against software piracy.

As a part of the event, Sundara Nagarajan stated, "The enabling technology building blocks are maturing to realize effective cloud storage systems, private and public. This shift is demanding new ways to think about storing, managing, governing and protecting data."

As a part of this series, IBF Media will be conducting its next panel discussion on Cloud security in Mumbai.

About IBF

IBF Media (www.ibfmedia.com) produces and hosts conferences in the emerging markets focusing on the technology, clean technology, life sciences, social media, mobile applications and retail and logistics sectors as well as the venture capital and private equity community. The company has operations in the US, Europe, and in Bangalore, India.


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