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Hot infotech topic ’cloud computing security’ subject of Dec. 10 webinar

“Securing the Cloud,” to be presented by Enterprise Florida and FierceMarkets,
will feature leading Florida infotech companies

 
ORLANDO, FL (December 7, 2009) –  Cloud computing is a burgeoning IT trend and its latest developments will be the focus of a free webinar this Thursday, December 10, from 2 – 3 pm ET.

Enterprise Florida and FierceMarkets, a global industry media group, will present “Securing the Cloud,” during which Florida security experts will discuss designing secure cloud computing applications and managing secure cloud computing operations.

Registration is available at www.eflorida.com/cloudwebinar.

Industry expert and author Esther Schindler will moderate the webinar, and scheduled speakers are:
 
• Alex Eckelberry, CEO, Sunbelt Software in Clearwater – a fast-growing provider of end-point and server-based security software.
 
• Chris Day, chief security architect, Terremark, based in Miami -- a leading global provider of IT infrastructure services for government, enterprise and Web 2.0 customers.
 
• Ray Dickenson, chief technology officer, Authentium, in Palm Beach Gardens -- a provider of core technologies used to create or enhance industry-leading computing security products.
 

“Securing the Cloud” launches a global multimedia promotional campaign for Florida’s infotech cluster. 

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Enterprise Florida, Inc. is a partnership between Florida's business and government leaders and is the principal economic development organization for the state of Florida.  Headquartered in Orlando, EFI’s mission is to diversify Florida’s economy and create better-paying jobs for its citizens by supporting, attracting and helping to create businesses in innovative, high-growth industries.  In pursuit of its mission, EFI works closely with a statewide network of economic development partners and is funded both by the State of Florida and by private-sector businesses.

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