Cloud Computing Association Review

The association that I choose to review that is in my niche industry is the Cloud Computing Association. Even though the association name sounds generic, it is one of the leading associations in the infant cloud computing industry.  The association provides a number of benefits and trainings to their members including an upcoming event in Las Vegas in October. Posted proudly on their homepage is their mission statement which states, “Our goal is to promote the adoption and use of cloud-based technologies by large-cap and small-to-middle-market enterprises (SMEs) across all industry sectors.” Therefore, the Cloud Computing Association is committed to fostering the technology and furthering the it through events, meetings, and education.

The most valuable resource that the Cloud Computing Association provides is their annual event where they cover, in detail, how specific industries will be affected and grow with the use of cloud computing technologies. In 2012, they held their annual event in Boston and spotlighted three industries: healthcare, government, and finance. Each of which are all currently influenced by Health Care Reform and, during the event, each industry got reviewed by a panel who provided a case study for each industry. Furthermore, by adapting cloud-based services, the panel was able to show how each industry will see an increase in their efficiency and a decrease in their waste.

There are other great resources that the Cloud Computing Association provides including a monthly newsletter that goes over major events and/or news happening within cloud computing. They also offer daily news, similar to a twitter feed, on their website and member access to white papers, webinars, and tutorials. Furthermore, they offer assistance in setting up breakfast meetings, luncheons, and outings for members to get to know each other and network together. The Cloud Computing Association will be a great asset to my cloud computing company and I will take full advantage by becoming a member and attending their functions.