Commentary Addressing Risks and Opportunities Through the Lifecycle of Data, Technology, Advertising and Innovation

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One of the most significant trends in technology is the growing acceptance of cloud computing. Cloud computing is the on-demand network access to a shared pool of computing resources which can be rapidly deployed or contracted.&nbsp; Many companies are using the cloud computing model to offer their proprietary software as a service (SaaS) which can be licensed on a monthly basis through Internet connections. Other companies are using cloud computing to supplement or replace their in-house storage platform. The use of platform as a service (PaaS) can save companies expense while making storage capacity more flexible.&nbsp; Major companies are now offering PaaS including Amazon, Rackspace, IBM and Microsoft.
On June 27, 2011, the <a href="http://www.pli.edu/">Practicing Law Institute</a> will be offering a one day seminar devoted to Cloud Computing in San Francisco.&nbsp; The seminar will also be webcast and accessible at any location.&nbsp; Baker Hostetler partner <a href="http://www.bakerlaw.com/peterbrown/">Peter Brown</a> is the Co-Chair of the program.&nbsp; He will also be part of a panel discussion on "Cloud Vender Agreements: Key Considerations."&nbsp; In addition, Baker Hostetler partner <a href="http://www.bakerlaw.com/fernandoabohorquez/">Fernando Bohorquez</a> will be presenting on the subject of&nbsp; "Cloud E-Discovery: It Just Isn't So Clear."&nbsp; Further information about this PLI program can be found at <a href="http://www.pli.edu/Content">www.pli.edu/Content</a>
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Practicing Law Institute Explores Key Considerations in Cloud Vendor Agreements