Navigate the Cloud: Risks and Rewards in Cloud Computing

The sizzling topic in information technology circles is "cloud computing" – moving your computer network to companies offering IT services, infrastructure, and full suites of software on a subscription basis over the Internet: "in the cloud." When you reach the cloud, your software, data, and IT resources will likely be (i) hosted on so-called "virtual servers" (ii) stored in and retrieved from shared, "multi-tenanted" computing architectures; (iii) monitored by "hypervisors" and (iv) allocated among cloud networks spanning multiple jurisdictions, regulatory regimes, and electronic discovery obligations.

Cloud computing promises to reduce costs, increase efficiencies, and allow a subscriber to "focus on your core business, and leave the driving to us." But with these anticipated benefits come unique risks, which differ in both degree and kind from familiar structures.  

Discussion Points

• Service level requirements
• Privacy and information security
• Enforcing cloud service agreements
• Regulatory compliance and risk areas
• Cross-border concerns  

Featured Panelists

Ieuan Mahony | Partner, Holland & Knight
Max Bodoin | Associate, Holland & Knight
Elizabeth Burkhard | Associate, Holland & Knight
Pete Sanborn | Associate, Holland & Knight 

Continuing Legal Education

Holland & Knight will make all reasonable efforts to seek CLE credits for this online program. In certain instances, some programs may not be awarded CLE credits, because of either content, jurisdictional restrictions, or the online platform. For New York attorneys, this program's format does not qualify for CLE credit for transitional (newly admitted) attorneys. It is appropriate for experienced attorneys. 

For additional information or to register to attend, please contact Traci Mott.