What cloud computing means for learning

Stuart Lauchlan, a freelance journalist and respected voice in cloud computing, is to present at Learning Technologies 2010 in January on how cloud computing will impact on organisational learning and development.

After a lot of hype and plenty of false starts, cloud computing is finally coming. With widely available broadband and web 2.0 applications, the cloud will hit headlines in 2010. The promise: 'virtualising' IT so that company data and applications are accessed via the internet. That's good news for executives who want IT as a utility, not a costly in-house function. What will the impact be on the Learning and Development department?

The idea of cloud computing has been around for years, but the success of online applications hosted by the likes of Google and Zoho have now made it a commonplace reality.

Session highlights.' What cloud computing means for learning', Stuart Lauchlan, Freelance Journalist:

- The implications - for better and for worse
- Who will be the winners in learning provision?
- How secure is your data - and your applications - on the cloud?
- Isn't this just SaaS/ASP 2.0?
- Some cloud success stories

Donald H Taylor, Learning Technologies 2010 Conference Chair, said: "Stuart Lauchlan has charted the development of cloud computing over the last ten years and reported on many significant 'cloud' businesses. His session at the forthcoming Learning Technologies conference on what cloud computing means for learning departments is a must-see session for all learning professionals."

There are more than forty insightful sessions for learning professionals at Learning Technologies 2010. The complete Learning Technologies Conference programme is online along with full conference and speakers details, booking information and the available discounts.

About Stuart Lauchlan

Stuart Lauchlan is an experienced journalist specialising in business technology and management. Stuart is a regular editor of Outsource magazine and news & technology editor for MyCustomer.com. He is also a partner in Darksome Media, an editorial services consultancy and editor of BusinessCloud9.

Stuart has charted the cloud computing revolution for the last decade, having interviewed the CEOs and thought leaders of leading cloud vendors ranging from Salesforce.com and SuccessFactors , through IBM and Accenture, to Oracle and SAP.
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About Learning Technologies 2010

27 and 28 January 2010, Olympia 2, London

The Learning Technologies Exhibition and Conference is Europe's leading showcase of the technology used to support learning at work.

With 130 exhibitors, 50 free seminars, more than 3,000 visitors and over 400 conference delegates, Learning Technologies is the must-attend event for all learning and development professionals.

For more information please visit www.learningtechnologies.co.uk

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About Learning and Skills 2010

Learning and Skills 2010 is being co-located with the established Learning Technologies Conference and Exhibition on 27 and 28 January 2010.

The Learning and Skills Exhibition will showcase the entire spectrum of methods products and services available for workplace learning and employee development with a focus on people development, learning and performance, learning resources and HR systems and services.

Built around a multi-streamed programme of more than 50 free seminars, Learning and Skills will be the must attend event for the HR and L&D community.

For more information please visit www.learningandskillsevents.com

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