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June 6, 2012 54 mins

Cloud’s obvious advantages make it seem like a no-brainer. But what are the “gotchas?” How can CIO’s ensure they get the best contract deals? And how do they mitigate excessive risk? What are the new/changing trends in Cloud Pricing models, contracting, and SLAs? What are the hidden costs and key risks in Cloud contracts, and more importantly, how can CIO’s avoid them and protect their organizations?

Guest 1: Thomas Trappler, Director of Software Licensing, UCLA; Instructor, Contracting for Cloud Computing Services, UCLA Extension

Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/thomas-trappler/

Guest 2: Thomas Struan, Chief Information Officer (CIO), Army Aviation Center Federal Credit Union

Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/thomas-struan/

Guest 3: John Engates, CTO, Rackspace

Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/john-engates/

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