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D2C supports Industry specialists to form Cloud Advocates

04/07/2011 09:30:00
Cloud AdvocatesCloud Computing ,  from web  based applications to on demand infrastructure, is just moving from being the next big trend to a mainstream technology choice.  There are a plethora of events and announcements around the topic, and every technology provider is redefining whatever offering they've got as a Cloud solution.  In the middle of all this noise, some of the technology enthusiasts feel we need some clarity on the topic.  That is why Richard Messik and D2C's David Terrar have decided to form Cloud Advocates, an association of consultants who aim to demystify the Cloud and provide pragmatic help and advice for businesses, organizations and accounting practices .  David Terrar is our CEO as well as chairing the Intellect Software as a Service Group, being a director of EuroCloud, and on the Cloud Industry Forum's governance board.  Richard Messik was one of the pioneers of Cloud solutions creating Easycounting, an online accounting system from back in the 90s, then a partner in practice at Vantis, but now runs his own consultancy and practice - RFM Associates.  

Richard Messik said: "Cloud Computing is definitely at a tipping point in the UK, but the providers and experts speak too much jargon and spend too much time on definitions, technical issues and highlighting the potential negatives.  We started Cloud Advocates to explain the benefits in plain English and focus on the practical steps for a business or practice to make use of the best cloud applications and tools."

David Terrar continued: "As well as a place to get expert help, we aim to make the Cloud Advocates website, CloudAdvocates.com, a destination for all things Cloud.  It has blog posts and guides, and highlights the best of the available Cloud resources and news sites.  It shows our Cloud Manifesto, which isn't just another definition of Cloud, but our roadmap for how you put this technology in to practice. "

Richard and David intend growing Cloud Advocates in to a group of like minded Cloud consultants who focus on what a business can do with web based apps.  Whether it is finding the right application, working out where to start, or putting together a whole Cloud strategy, the team can help and D2C will be supporting them in any way we can.  They expect to announce more consultants and experts joining Cloud Advocates in the coming weeks.  

For more information:
Website: http://CloudAdvocates.com
Email: info@CloudAdvocates.com
Call: David Terrar on 0870 458 9198



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