Cloudcor Announces Verizon as Platinum Partner for Cloud Slam’11 Cloud Computing Conference

Verizon to Deliver Opening Keynote Address

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cloudcor announces Verizon as an exclusive Platinum Partner for Cloud Slam’11 Cloud Computing Conference - the world's premier hybrid format cloud computing conference; scheduled from April 18 – 22, 2011.

“UC&C and the Cloud: Delivering on the Promise.”

At the third annual #CS’11 conference, Verizon will demonstrate some of the world-class public and private cloud capabilities that are helping drive its ‘Everything-as-a-Service’ global cloud strategy to deliver content to users virtually anywhere, anytime, on any device.

"We are delighted to extend our relationship with Verizon, one of our elite partners for the Cloud Slam’11 Conference,” Cloudcor Chairman – Khazret Sapenov said. “Cloud Slam’11 conference delegates, the cloud industry, and other key stakeholders will gain valuable insights from Verizon, one of the market leaders in business cloud services, as it details what’s next on the horizon for cloud computing.”

“The Cloud Slam’11 conference offers an ideal opportunity to discuss Verizon’s vision of the cloud and its transformative potential,” said Kerry Bailey, Verizon group president, of cloud strategy and services, “Verizon is making signifcant investments to help enterprises and government agencies around the globe leverage the power of on-demand computing to help them be more flexible and more agile while achieving a better economic model.”

At Cloud Slam’11, Verizon Vice President Michael Palmer, will deliver an opening keynote address titled “Cloud Computing: The Transformative Power of Everything-as-a-Service.” Bob Minai, executive director, will speak during a break-out session titled “UC&C and the Cloud: Delivering on the Promise.”

How To Register

Admission is priced to fit any budget, from $99 to $299. Please visit www.cloudslam.org/register to register.

About CloudSlam’11®

CloudSlam’11 - Produced by Cloudcor, Inc, is the premier Cloud Computing event. Cloud Slam’11 will take place April 18-22, 2011 delivered in hybrid format; Day 1 to be held in Mountain View Silicon, CA, Days 2 - 5 Virtual - For more information, visit http://cloudslam.org Stay connected via Twitter @CloudSlam – www.twitter.com/cloudslam

About Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving 94.1 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 194,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of $106.6 billion. For more information, visit www.verizon.com.