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Event Overview

Cloud computing lets companies access pay-per-use Internet technology services without needing knowledge of, expertise with, or control over the infrastructure that supports them, yielding significant economies of scale. To capture the benefits of cloud computing, enterprises need to set policies for cloud use as well as add the right cloud elements to their portfolio of IT services in order to optimize efficiencies; design a realistic adoption plan; and avoid the risks of availability, security, and vendor lock-in. In short, enterprise IT organizations need a cloud computing strategy. This Workshop helps the critical IT players (IT Infrastructure & Operations professionals, Application Development & Program Management professionals, Enterprise Architecture professionals, and CTOs) formulate a winning cloud computing adoption plan.

In this Workshop, you benefit from the latest research on the categories of products that use cloud computing concepts, the companies behind those products, the economics, and the emerging practices for employing cloud computing from the more than 100 enterprises Forrester has worked with on the topic. Forrester analysts help you position this new class of platform products to existing architecture and strategy, highlight examples of successful adoption, and lead exercises to help your formulate your policies and business plans.

• Understand Forrester's definitions and categorizations of cloud computing in all of its variations, along with how to apply these categories to enterprise IT problems.
• Master the cloud computing vendor landscape, including products, alliances, pricing, and packaging.
• Learn about what other organizations have experienced when using the cloud approach, whether internally or externally.
• Get an up-to-date view on the maturity and readiness of the various cloud approaches for usage in the enterprise.
• Determine what you should be doing on cloud computing today.

Why Attend?

• Work closely with Forrester analysts. Attendance is limited to maximize client-analyst interaction.
• Understand the trends and technologies that matter most to your role, so you'll be able to make informed decisions and gain a competitive advantage.
• Complete hands-on exercises applying the same methodologies that Forrester analysts use for their own research.
• Network with peers facing similar goals and challenges.
• Leave with an action plan and strategy that will generate new growth for your company.