Further Demonstrating Clearway Leadership Position for Cloud Computing
New Orleans, LA: Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference – July 14, 2009: Clearway Technology Partners today announced that it has established a U.S. Microsoft Online Services User Group.
“The user group resulted from customer and partner interest in a forum to learn tips and techniques about deploying cloud based solutions and share real world experiences,” said Gene Rodgers, President and Chief Operating Officer of Clearway. “Over 65% of CIO’s polled by Clearway indicate they will be moving some portion of their IT infrastructure to the cloud in the next 12 months. It is important that this community have access to all information required to ensure their success.”
“Clearway is helping customers discover how Microsoft Online Services can be a cost-effective way to improve efficiency and remain flexible for the needs of both employees and IT administrators,” said Stephan Schirrecker, Director, Partner Strategy at Microsoft Corp. “Clearway is providing a helpful forum for partners and customers to discuss and learn from other members of the rich Microsoft Online Services community about value-added solutions based on BPOS.”
The Microsoft Online Services User Group will meet via Microsoft Office Live Meeting on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. EST. Each meeting will have a featured expert presentation from Microsoft, partners or customers. The meetings will cover a broad variety of topics covering Windows Azure, Microsoft Exchange Online, Microsoft SharePoint Online, Microsoft Office Communications Online, Microsoft SQL Data Services and more.