Event Details

Everyone seems to be talking about “the cloud.” It’s never been easier for a consultant or small business to leverage big business resources than it is today. But what exactly is the cloud, and why should a consultant consider moving to the cloud?

In a nutshell, cloud computing involves delivering hosted services over the Internet. Imagine simply logging in remotely to a web-based service that hosts all the programs you need to share and communicate project status with your clients, without the added costs and hassles associated with juggling platforms or software versions, hardware upgrades, local database storage, or network equipment. But if you are already using some form of cloud computing, is there a better option for your business?

PATCA October dinner speaker Ed Correia is president, founder and CEO of Sagacent Technologies. He will talk in-depth about the cloud, but in terms a layperson can understand. Ed will compare and contrast a range of options for businesses of various sizes, explain why one size does not fit all, and cover the crucial decisions involved in a move to the cloud.

Expect to learn:

• What are the most common options for data locations these days?
• Why is one remote option better or worse than another?
• “Gotchas” and recommendations that can make or break a cloud implementation
• Key steps involved in going to the cloud

Date: October 13, 2011

Time: 6:00-9:00pm

Registration Cost: $20 for PATCA members and $25 for non-members. PATCA is offering a special rate of $20 for first-time attendees or guest(s) of members.

Menu: chicken tortilla rolls with green salad OR cheese corn tamales with jasmine rice and black beans. Coffee to be provided.

LOCATION: Ramada Inn Silicon Valley, 1217 Wildwood Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94089

Reservations: Click "Register Now" button to register online by 5:00 pm October 10. You can also call or email the PATCA office for reservations: 800-747-2822 or info@patca.org.

Speaker   Ed Correia of Sagacent Technologies

Ed Correia is the founder and CEO of Sagacent Technologies, Inc. Ed’s passion for technology solutions stems from a delight in efficient, productive and secure systems; not only of technology, but also of people and processes within businesses. He has personally designed, implemented and managed technology initiatives including: network support programs, custom database development; data migrations; network design; clustered networks; security audits and planning; wireless solutions; data encryption; and disaster planning. While he has worked to provide technology solutions to large companies like 3Com, Raytheon, Roche Bioscience, Visa and Cisco Systems, his passion remains with small and medium-sized businesses of 5 to 500 employees. Ed has kept Sagacent Technologies focused on providing the same comprehensive IT services and support enjoyed by large corporations to small and mid-sized businesses.