The "Cloud" is always-available software and services, delivered to any device on the Internet. Consumers are using the Cloud even if they don't know it.TechBiz Connection has assembled an expert panel that will discuss the pros and cons of Cloud Computing for entrepreneurs and business leaders to. Learn why and how your business can benefit from Cloud Computing.

Moderator:

Jeff Reid | CIO | Printronix
At Printronix, Jeff has the global responsibility for Information Services where Cloud/SaaS Applications are heavily used, includingSalesForce.Com, Concur, Blackline, and Success Factors. Jeff keeps the business and IS worlds aligned, delivering value and technology to help the business be successful.

Panelists:

Dave Templeton | CIO | Kelley Blue Book
Dave Templeton serves as chief information officer for Kelley Blue Book, a position he has held since January of 2008. Mr. Templeton is responsible for driving business value and achieving operational excellence through the innovative use of information technology. Prior to joining Kelley Blue Book, he was CIO at Ascent Media where he implemented a global IT shared services organization supporting 86 business units throughout the US, Europe, and Asia. Templeton holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems.

Joel Manfredo | CTO | County of Orange
As the CTO of the County of Orange, Joel Manfredo is responsible for running an IT Service Delivery business, delivering 33 distinct services. He markets, sells, invoices and collects revenue monthly with the primary customers being about thirty County agencies and departments. In addition, other direct customers include other government organizations in California.

Dave Carlson| CTO | IHS
Dave just retired as Chief Technology Officer of IHS, a successful $1.3 billion NYSE company based in Denver. He was there 4 1/2 years during which time the company more than doubled its revenues, acquired a new company on average every 6 weeks, and tripled its annual earnings and cashflow. He has just launched a new consulting practice, Technology Intervention Partners. He holds Bachelor's, Masters and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Michigan where he also did post doctoral work in financial policy. He has served as Chairman of the Orange County Audit Oversight Committee for the last 14+ years and is an U.S. Army veteran.

Michael Siersema | CTO/Technical Director, Pacific Region | CSC
Michael Siersema currently develops business solutions to challenges facing business and information technology professionals. He has held positions of CIO and CTO and has worked in a multitude of industries, including financial, aerospace, and ecommerce; medical instrumentation, semiconductors, telephony, hi-tech manufacturing, health systems, retail, and distribution. Startingfrom assembly programmer, applications developer, and system architect he has proven record of expertise and experience in development and implementation of large multi-functional systems from customer facing CRM to back end supply chain systems using computing infrastructures across many technology platforms. His strong technical knowledge of infrastructure design and operations background has led to specializing in designing state-of-the-art green datacenters and greening the desktop environment for businesses worldwide.

Mike gives back to local community as a Public Works commissioner for the City of Huntington Beach and lending his expertise to the boards of Net Sapiens and Forum for Corporate Directors Orange County.