Parallels APAC Summit 2010

September 2, 2010 by SGEntrepreneurs

Parallels, a global leader in Cloud enablement software will bring together some of the biggest names in the Cloud services industry to discuss the future and profitability of the cloud computing in Asia. At the Parallels APAC Summit 2010, you will gain insights in the cloud services industry and current market trends in the APAC region and hear strategies on building your company and growing revenue in this challenging economic climate.

Speakers at the Summit include executives from Microsoft, Go Daddy, VeriSign and Open Xchange who will address critical issues surrounding the adoption of public Cloud services in the region, including security, bandwidth costs, service availability and reliability, vendor viability and maturity.

In addition, Parallels will host a Cloud services panel that will explore the environmental factors affecting business models, addressing issues such as the automation versus virtualisation debate, applications, competition and industry convergence. Confirmed participants include Bhavin Turakhia from Directi (India), Daryl Webb from Webvisions (Singapore), Jason Frisch from Tsukaeru.net (Japan), Michael McGoogan from AussieHQ (Australia), and Natalie Kong from PacHosting (Hong Kong).

Small businesses are amongst the fastest adopters of Cloud services allowing them access to enterprise-class IT services in a cost-effective and flexible manner. The Parallels APAC Summit will take a close look at what hosters need to consider when targeting the small business market, including a focus on partnerships and customer relations, not just price.

Keynotes, General Sessions, Agenda

Keynote sessions from some of the most respected people in the industry, headlined by Parallels CEO Serguei Beloussov and Go Daddy President and Chief Operating Officer, Warren Adelman.

The afternoon will feature product and industry sessions by field experts that will run 20 — 30 minutes in length.

Product Sessions will focus on building competitive advantage, competing against large players in the industry, marketing solutions effectively to end users, and other strategic insights aimed at improving the bottom line. The Industry Sessions will focus on specific solutions that are available in the market that can help you improve your business.

Check out the detailed agenda for the full 3 days.

Speakers

Speakers at Parallels APAC Summit 2010