BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Microsoft Corporation//Outlook 11.0 MIMEDIR//EN VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT ORGANIZER:MAILTO:info@hostingcon.com DTSTART:20090810T120000Z DTEND:20090813T020000Z LOCATION:Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center - Washington\, D. C. TRANSP:OPAQUE SEQUENCE:0 UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000100C6F7242EFC9010000000000000000100 00000BE4035CB91778D45A8D9F0E1759DD681 DTSTAMP:20090617T155502Z DESCRIPTION:Compete and Thrive in a Changing Environment\n\nHosted Services companies of all sizes face unprecedented change and unprecedented opportunity. Despite the worst economy in a lifetime\, the hosted services industry continues to grow. Fueled by the rapid growth of Software-as-a-Service and the accelerated outsourcing of IT infrastructure as a cost savings in tough times\, opportunities abound. These opportunities haven't escaped the attention of the technology giants. Microsoft\, Amazon\, Salesforce\, Google and others are now positioning themselves to capture a piece of the pie. At the same time\, technology is rapidly changing. While we have debated the real definition of the term Cloud Computing in past years\, it is undeniable that the term and the technology is top-of-mind with leading-edge customers. With all of these changes\, how will you compete? How can you thrive? Expect to walk away from HostingCon 2009 with clearer vision and fresh inspiration. Join us in Washington DC from August 10 - 12 to Compete and Thrive in a Changing Environment. \n SUMMARY:HostingCon 2009 PRIORITY:5 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR