What is Cloud Computing, and Why Trainers Should Care?

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What is Cloud Computing, and Why Trainers Should Care?
Speaker: Eric Bloom, President and Founder of Manager Mechanics LLC.

Event Description:
Cloud computing has been a huge topic within Information Technology (IT) circles, and recently within the training community. In fact, it has recently been discussed in training publications ranging from
Chief Learning Officer magazine to District Administration magazine (K-12 school district management).

So that said, what is cloud computing, and as professional trainers, why do we care?

This talk begins by briefly describing cloud computing. Then, it goes on to discuss how cloud computing affects the training community and how we can take advantage of it to provide high quality, cost effective, and flexible training solutions. These topics include the use of internal vs. external cloud resources, security concerns, cloud-based vendor solutions, cost considerations, hybrid solutions, and much more.

Key points/Learning objectives:

In this presentation, you will learn:

• The definition of cloud computing
• The major players
• General cloud computer pros and cons
• What trainers should know about cloud computing
• Training pros and cons
• What trainers should consider when cloud computing

Agenda:
6:00pm - 6:30pm Registration, Refreshments and Networking
6:30pm - 8:30pm Presentation
8:30pm - 9:00pm Q&A, Wrap-up, and General Networking
9:15pm - ------ Continued networking at nearby facility

Location:
Rebecca's Cafe
275 Grove Street
Newton, MA 02451

Presenter Bio:
Eric Bloom is the president and founder of Manager Mechanics LLC, a premier provider of management training to Information Technology (IT) organizations and professionals.

Eric has been a senior technology executive at Fidelity Investments, Independence Investments, Monster Worldwide, and The Boston Company Asset Management. He has also been an adjunct faculty member at Bentley University and Boston University and is the author of several computer and management books, including his award winning book "Manager Mechanics: Tips and Advice for First-Time Managers."

Eric holds bachelor degrees in Accounting and Computer Information Systems from Bentley University and has an MBA from Babson College.

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