Like the old adage goes – you can’t manage what you can’t measure. And, many IT organizations have to do a better job measuring KPIs in the rapidly evolving Cloud environment to ensure they’re obtaining optimal benefits from the widening array of virtual services. Continuity Software conducted a benchmark survey in 2013 of 90 IT executives from a variety of large enterprises that found over half (57%) use analytical tools to measure IT performance. Yet, only 14% track key performance indicators (KPIs) for their Cloud environment. Click here to read THINKstrategies’ views in Datamation about how IT can overcome these management issues by taking advantage of a new generation of Cloud-based analytics solutions.

All the speakers are now confirmed and the agenda has been finalized for the Connected Cloud Summit which will examine the unprecedented market opportunities and key technology challenges associated with the rapidly evolving ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) on September 18 in Boston.

Seating is limited at the State Room where we are hosting the Connected Cloud Summit, so register now to save your seat and save $100 by capitalizing on current pre-event discounts!

The Summit will examine how the Cloud is enabling enterprises to pursue new IoT business opportunities to better serve their customers, create new product/service offerings, and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. The executive forum will showcase the latest solutions, best practices and ideas being generated by leading IoT providers, start-ups and innovative enterprises. Click here to see who has already registered to attend the Summit.

The most recent executives to confirm their participation in the Summit program are:

Scott Swartz: Founder/CEO, … Read More »

No one company can provide end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) solutions because of the number of piece-parts that comprise a complete IoT supply chain. Therefore, it is essential for the companies that want to play a major role in the IoT marketplace to team with third parties to build a solid IoT ecosystem and acquire other companies that can extend their IoT capabilities. Click here to read THINKstrategies views in E-Commerce Times about the various techniques IoT companies are adopting to combine efforts to succeed in the IoT marketplace. And, register now to attend THINKstrategies’ Connected Cloud Summit and hear how the market leaders are working together to capitalize on the rapidly evolving IoT market opportunities.

A growing number of industry executives and business professionals are registering to attend the Connected Cloud Summit hosted by THINKstrategies and Cloud Computing Showplace on Thursday, September 18 in Boston. Click here to see who has already registered for the Summit and take advantage of current pre-event discount to save $100.

The Summit will examine how the Cloud is enabling enterprises to pursue exciting, new business opportunities and overcome significant technology challenges associated with the ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) so they can better serve their customers, create new offerings, and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

The executive forum will showcase the latest solutions, best practices and ideas being generated by leading IoT providers, start-ups and innovative enterprises. Click here to see why you should attend the Connected Cloud Summit.

Seating is limited at the State Room where we are hosting the Connected Cloud Summit. So, register now to reserve your seat and save … Read More »

THINKstrategies and Cloud Computing Showplace are excited about the enthusiastic response to our announcement that we are teaming with The Channel Company, publisher of CRN magazine, to host the fourth annual Cloud Channel Summit on Wednesday, December 3, in conjunction with the NexGen Cloud Conference & Expo in San Diego, December 4-5.

We are now accepting speaker proposals for the limited number of slots available during the one-day, one-track event. Click here to submit your proposal.

We are looking for senior executives who can present real-world perspectives regarding the keys to building successful partnerships in the Cloud industry. We will consider each proposal on a first-come, first-serve basis with Summit sponsors given priority consideration in the selection process. So, submit your speaker proposal now!

The Cloud Channel Summit is a peer-to-peer, executive networking forum focused entirely on helping attendees build successful partnerships in the Cloud. The Summit has been the ‘go to’ event for key executives from leading … Read More »

There is only one week left to take advantage of the Early Bird discounts and save $100 when you register for the Connected Cloud Summit hosted by THINKstrategies and Cloud Computing Showplace on Thursday, September 18 in Boston. Click here to register now.

The Summit will examine how the Cloud is enabling enterprises to pursue exciting, new business opportunities and overcome significant technology challenges associated with the ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) so they can better serve their customers, create new offerings, and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

The executive forum will showcase the latest solutions, best practices and ideas being generated by leading IoT providers, start-ups and innovative enterprises. Click here to see why you should attend the Connected Cloud Summit.

Seating is limited at the State Room where we are hosting the Connected Cloud Summit. So, register now to reserve your seat.

The Summit is being sponsored by Aria Systems, Axeda, Birst, Cognizant, CorSource … Read More »

THINKstrategies and Cloud Computing Showplace are teaming with The Channel Company, publisher of CRN magazine, to host the fourth annual Cloud Channel Summit on Wednesday, December 3, in conjunction with the NexGen Cloud Conference & Expo in San Diego, December 4-5.

The Cloud Channel Summit is a peer-to-peer, executive networking forum focused entirely on helping attendees learn how to build successful partnerships in the Cloud. The Summit has been the ‘go to’ event for leading Cloud vendors and their channel partner counterparts to share ideas and showcase success stories since 2011. Click here to see what the attendees of last year’s Summit said about the event.

By combining forces with The Channel Company, the 2014 Cloud Channel Summit will,

Attract an even broader audience of Cloud vendors and solution providers seeking to better position themselves in the rapidly expanding Cloud marketplace and better serve their mutual customers.
Gain a broader set of valuable insights from the industry experts associated with … Read More »

Most IT organizations are woefully unprepared for the unprecedented management challenges that will come with the Internet of Things (IoT). What’s that? You say you’ve negotiated the evolution from managing big iron within the four walls of a corporate data center to wrangling a messy mix of mobile devices and cloud resources, with only a few bumps along the way? Congratulations. None of those changes holds a candle to what the IoT has in store. Read THINKstrategies’ latest commentary in InformationWeek to learn why.

With every new technology wave, we’ve witnessed a new round of debates regarding industry standards fostered by various players jockeying for position within the related marketplace. Too often, what is lost in all the standards talk is how customers will be best served. So, incorporating representatives of brand-name enterprise organizations, in addition to big name technology and software vendors, is essential. The rapid rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) has sparked the latest tug-of-war among established and newly created standards groups seeking to set the rules for the IoT so the proponents of each group can gain a competitive advantage. Click here to read THINKstrategies’ perspectives in Sandhill.com regarding the growing number of industry standards groups seeking to shape the IoT marketplace.

MetraTech and ThingWorx, a PTC company, are the latest sponsors of the Connected Cloud Summit, hosted by THINKstrategies and Cloud Computing Showplace, Thursday, September 18 in Boston.

The Summit will examine how the Cloud is enabling enterprises to pursue exciting, new business opportunities and overcome significant technology challenges associated with the ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) so they can better serve their customers, create new offerings, and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. The executive forum will showcase the latest solutions, best practices and ideas being generated by leading IoT providers, start-ups and innovative enterprises. Click here to see why you should attend the Connected Cloud Summit.

MetraTech and ThingWorx join Aria Systems, Axeda, Birst, Cognizant, CorSource Technology Group, Dyn, Flexera Software, HP, Oracle, SafeNet, ServiceSource, Xively by LogMein and Zuora as sponsors of the Summit. Executives from these companies will also join CXOs from GE, Google, Salesforce.com, SmartThings, InfoBright, Prelert, InfoBionic, Code On Technologies, Strategy Analytics, … Read More »