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CLOUD EXPO EUROPE
15-16 MARCH 2017| EXCEL
CENTRE, LONDON
Whether a start-up or a corporation or
something in between, the cloud is
a critically important element of a
balanced and business-orientated IT
infrastructure and cannot be ignored. While
the industry is arguably still in its infancy this is
definitely not reflected in the sheer number
and variety of options available in a growing,
highly focused and opportunity-driven market.
During March 2017 London's ExCeL Centre
will host an even bigger event than last year,
building on the attractions which saw over
18,000 professionals engage with their cloudbased
future. In addition to Cloud Expo
Europe, Cloud Security Expo, Smart IoT
London and Data Centre World, this year will
also see the introduction of the Big Data
World event.
DEDICATED AND CUTTING-EDGE
CONTENT
Available with just one ticket, this is a unique
opportunity to explore first-hand what is new
and what is next in the cloud. Knowledge and
understanding is vital in building a cloud
strategy for an organisation and once
deployed, vital in delivering and securing its
services. Responding to this, Cloud Expo
Europe boasts a conference programme that
will be delivered by hundreds of leading cloud
practitioners. These include the Financial
Times, ITV, LEGO, Lloyds Banking Group,
LV=, NHS Choices, Ministry of Defence,
Spotify and Schuberg Philis. This is not just
vendors talking shop - it's real users sharing
real experience.
VENDORS SHARING
This UK event is designed so that visitors can
meet the people that matter to the future of
their organisation's cloud based IT success. It's
a great opportunity to discuss planning and
operational concerns with those who have
potentially experienced something similar.
Both planning and live operations can
benefit from exposure to the latest products
and solutions being presented to the market.
A record 500 suppliers will be on hand to
share what they know and show how they can
help, and this year's exhibitors include
Commvault, Docker, Gamma, IBM, Intel,
Interoute, Novosco, Navisite, NTT
Communications, Pure Storage, Salesforce,
Samsung, T-Systems, Trend Micro, VMware,
Veeam, Western Digital and Zanyo.
PEER TO PEER NETWORKING
When planning the delivery, security and
management of a cloud connected
infrastructure, expert and vendor insight can
really help. But at Cloud Expo Europe there
will also be the opportunity to meet with your
peers to share ideas and experiences with
mutual benefit. With attendance projected to
exceed 20,000 there will be plenty of
opportunities to meet and network.
FOCUSING ON THE PROFESSIONAL
It's not just Big Data World that's new - visitors
will also be able to experience other new
features and content including DevOps Live,
Containers and Open Cloud methodologies,
FinTech advances, IoT programmes, Big Data
trends and a real-life, fully functioning Data
Centre at Data Centre World.
SECURE CLOUD
No one implementing cloud technology can
afford to ignore security. Cybersecurity is very
real and it demands urgent and real solutions.
Cloud Security Expo will help you to secure
your cloud with confidence, save money, time
and hassle, and ensure that your organisation
is locked down, leaving it free to fearlessly
employ the latest breakthroughs and
technology.
EDUCATION, EDUCATION,
EDUCATION
This educationally-led conference and
exhibition will address the pressing security
needs of cloud service providers and
organisations adopting cloud technology.
Security professionals such as CISOs and
Heads of IT Security, plus Senior IT
professionals, including CIOs, CTOs and
Cloud Architects will gather to hear the experts
discuss prevailing security issues. These will
include speakers representing leading names
such as Almairall, Aviva, Canadian Imperial
Bank of Commerce, Shell International, Sky
scanner, Twitter and UBS.
If you and your organisation can benefit
from updating your knowledge and skills from
across the data centre to the cloud, covering
security, big data and the Internet of Things,
then you can register for free at
www.cloudexpoeurope.com/NetworkCom
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