The shortlist for the Cloud Computing World Forum awards for 2011 have been announced. The awards “celebrate the best of the best in the global industry. Award winners and shortlisted companies receive a mark of quality, innovation and leadership.” They will be announced at th3 2rd annual cloud computing world forum event next wee on the 21st June.
The awards see many familiar and some new names being nominated for outstanding contributions to cloud computing across a variety of categories. These are…
Best Cloud Application
Model Metrics
Nimbula
WeAreCloud
Best Cloud Management Solution
Abiquo
HP
VMWare
Best Cloud Platform
CATechnologies
Hexagrid
Snaplogic
Best Cloud Service
Microsoft
Rackspace
VMWare
Best Cloud Storage Solution
Firehost
Mezeo
Pillar
Best Enterprise Solution
JamCracker
Savvis
Torry Harris
Best Security Solution
Navajo
Radius
Symplified
Best SMB Product or Service
Rackspace
Riverbed
SnapLogic
Best Start Up
iSpaces
Nimbula
Openstack
Virtualization
2X Software
Abiquo
Hexagrid
There can be no doubt that cloud computing is becoming a vital part of not just our everday lives, but also critically business and commerce too. Microsoft will no doubt be delighted with their own nomination, having just launched their new Office 365 business productivity solution.
The forum takes place over the 21st and 22nd June at the Olympia conference centre in London. It is free to attend and you can find out more information about the event here.
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