All of us in the conventions industry work unusual schedules and travel much, often to the detriment of our personal lives. We all need some precious time to relax, re-energize, and recharge our batteries. The holidays are a great time to unplug and regain our perspective.
As 2010 draws to a close, we have made the decision to close our office the last week of December. Our staff – like so many in this frenetic industry – have worked tremendously hard this year.
I truly appreciate everything that our team does to make sure that our clients’ events are 110 percent successful every time, and am grateful to work with such a talented group of people. It’s wonderful to come to work every day knowing that friends will surround me.
To our readers and industry colleagues, best wishes for joyful holidays and a happy, healthy 2011. I hope that you’ll be able to take some time to rest and recharge this holiday season. 2011 will present new opportunities and challenges, and I, for one, want to be prepared to face them.
12.20.2010
Computing in the Cloud: What's it all about?
The recent article in Meeting & Conventions Magazine talks about "cloud computing". The word 'cloud' has been coined to describe using Software as a Service or SaaS. SaaS means using software applications over the Internet through your browser rather than purchasing and loading software onto your computer. This is the future of sharing information and technology. No longer are we constrained by specific hardware or operating systems. Information in the 'cloud' is available 24/7 and 365 days a year. It is accessible from any type of computer, on all mobile devices and it is accessible from anywhere.
Meetings & Conventions calls this change a "dynamic shift" in mindset. The major software developers are moving their software solutions to the 'cloud'. Companies are storing their information outside of their offices because the it is available with ease and real-time sharing of the data is more efficient than ever.
No wonder that Conference & Logistics Consultants chose to build its new mobile conference navigation app, meetsmart mobile 'in the cloud'. Every conference organizer wants to know that their meeting data can be accessed easily and won't be disrupted by programming or platform issues. Conference organizers work every day to avoid surprises. What planner would want to have their conference navigation app derailed by a phone manufacturer upgrade right before their event?
"Cloud computing" is the way of the future. Manage your costs, keep control of your data, minimize software issues and put your information into all the hands of your audience. meetsmart mobile: Meeting Technology by Meeting Planners.
Meetings & Conventions calls this change a "dynamic shift" in mindset. The major software developers are moving their software solutions to the 'cloud'. Companies are storing their information outside of their offices because the it is available with ease and real-time sharing of the data is more efficient than ever.
No wonder that Conference & Logistics Consultants chose to build its new mobile conference navigation app, meetsmart mobile 'in the cloud'. Every conference organizer wants to know that their meeting data can be accessed easily and won't be disrupted by programming or platform issues. Conference organizers work every day to avoid surprises. What planner would want to have their conference navigation app derailed by a phone manufacturer upgrade right before their event?
"Cloud computing" is the way of the future. Manage your costs, keep control of your data, minimize software issues and put your information into all the hands of your audience. meetsmart mobile: Meeting Technology by Meeting Planners.
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