WEBINAR: Three Steps to Building a Successful Cloud Business, Sept 1st

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The Private Cloud Triad: The Model, the Plan, the Platform: Three Steps to Building a Successful Cloud Business Thursday September 1, 2011 TIME: 1:00 PM ET/ 10:00 AM PT Private Cloud is where your business is headed. In fact, you may be the in decision making process of choosing a cloud platform right now. Maybe you're looking to grow your margin and move up the stack to offer higher level services but are concerned about the potential high cost to entry. You need to create a business model that can help you take advantage of Saas market growth and one that lets you offer these solutions to your customers and prospects. Wouldn't it be great if there was a list of the Top 3 things you need to be successful? Now there is. Attend our webinar and learn from industry experts about the key things that must enter in to your decision making process and how these lead to choosing the right platform to build your business. Then listen to how service providers used these steps to build and grow a successful business on the CA AppLogic cloud platform. Agenda: Emcee; Charles Weaver - Editor MSPNews and CEO of MSPAlliance The Business of Private Cloud and a Saas Market Overview - Charles Weaver The Business Model - forecast and plan for the business model - Mike Marks The Go To Market Plan -how to market and sell your services - Steve Stewart The Platform - why the CA AppLogic platform is right for your business - Service Provider Panel What Attendees will learn: Many organizations are looking to build out a private cloud business. However it is important to understand the key questions to ask and facts to determine beforehand. On this webcast you'll learn how to effectively ask the right questions both externally of a platform as well as internally of your current business so you can create a business model that lets you move up the stack and take advantage of higher margin services without the high barriers to entry. Who should attend: Small to Mid size MSPs Telcos Cloud SPs. Presenters: Mike Marks VP, Business Development - Cloud Customer Solutions Unit As a member of the business development team of CA Technologies Cloud Customer Solutions Unit, Mike spends his time with service providers large and small around the world, helping them to construct compelling cloud service offers based on the CA AppLogic Cloud Platform. Mike's experience ranges from operations roles at large service providers to product management, marketing, and alliances at management software companies. Steve Stewart Senior Director of Service Provider Mktg, CA Steve owns WW Service Provider Marketing for CA Technologies. He brings over 20 years of Channel Sales & Marketing with a focus on enabling telco services with service providers and launching cutting edge technologies into new markets. There will be a service provider panel discussion following the presentation Moderator: Charles Weaver CEO and Co-Founder, MSPAlliance Charles Weaver is the CEO and co-founder of the MSPAlliance (the International Association of Managed Service Providers). Since its founding in 2000, the organization has grown from less than 5 founding members to well over 14,000 members worldwide. Under Mr. Weaver's management the MSPAlliance has expanded its reach and influence to include education, standards of conduct, and certifications for managed services professionals and companies. Sponsors:

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