Finalists for UP 2010 Cloud Computing Awards announced

UP 2010 cloud computing conference, a hybrid format event; features the UP Cloud awards, recognizing established and emerging cloud computing solution providers.

NEW YORK & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cloudcor's innovative “hybrid-format” UP 2010 Cloud Computing Conference will take place November 15 - 19, 2010, with the opening day event featuring the UP 2010 Cloud Awards. The awards will recognize innovation and distinction among both established and emerging cloud computing providers, taking place both virtually online and in person at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport Hotel in Burlingame, CA.

“This event is expected to attract leading and emerging technology companies, the venture capital community, CIO's and other users and potential users of cloud computing eager to hear about the latest in emerging cloud computing technology. We wish all UP Cloud Award finalists good luck.”

About the UP 2010 Cloud Awards Sponsored by PwC

These awards are designed to acknowledge the most innovative cloud computing technology companies and products that exist today in the following categories:

• Fastest Growing Cloud Computing Company
• Efficiency in Technology
• Most Promising UP Start Cloud Computing Provider
• Overall Most Innovative Cloud Computing Provider

Over 150 emerging and next generation cloud companies nominated for this year’s UP 2010 Cloud awards. The panel of judges - representing recognized leaders in technology, concluded their evaluations and selected a shortlist of finalists in each category.

Finalists go forward to present live on stage to the panel of judges, a live audience and to virtual delegates participating remotely. Attendees on the ground in San Francisco will also be able to rate finalists' presentations casting their votes throughout the day.

“We would like to thank PwC for sponsoring the UP 2010 Awards and our esteemed panel of judges and high quality applicants for helping to make this recognition event one of the most coveted in the cloud industry," said Khazret Sapenov, Cloudcor and UP 2010 Conference Chairman said today. “This event is expected to attract leading and emerging technology companies, the venture capital community, CIO's and other users and potential users of cloud computing eager to hear about the latest in emerging cloud computing technology. We wish all UP Cloud Award finalists good luck.”

The judges and full selection of finalists can be viewed at http://www.up-con.com/awards

About Cloudcor and UP 2010

Cloudcor provides insights into conferences and research, as well as a platform to network with leading experts in the cloud computing and IT industry.

For more information, please visit http://cloudcor.com or http://www.up-con.com.