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How to Stand Out in a Cloud - 8th Sept 2010. Free event!

It is with great pleasure that the Cloud Industry Forum invite you to this industry event on 8th September 2010. Whether you are already a cloud service provider (CSP) or online reseller, or are currently exploring the opportunity to provide or use cloud services this event will be invaluable to you.

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To learn more about the Membership of the Cloud Industry Forum and how your organisation can participate please follow the following links

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What is the Cloud Industry Forum?

The Cloud Industry Forum (CIF) is an industry body that champions and advocates the adoption and use of online (cloud based) services by businesses.

We use our resources to support a credible self certifying Code of Practice that provides transparency of Cloud service supplier operations and capability such that consumers can have clarity and confidence in their choice of provider.

Standards and Best Practices

CIF recognise that delivering commercial best practice and transparency is a key enabler to organisations having confidence to adopt online solutions. However, this is only part of the story, as issues around technology such as Security, Privacy and Interoperability also are areas where organisations seek clarity and guidance.

CIF is aligning its activity with leading organisations that specialise in Technical standards so that the activities of both are complementary. These relationships will be announced shortly.

Certification Marks

Organisations that Self Certify or are Independently Certified to the Industry Code of Practice will be able to display the appropriate Certification Mark for their route to Certification. The mark will enable visitors to the companies website to recognise that this organisation is certified to the Code of Practice and by clicking on the Mark will be able to see the public declarations behind the Certification and also cross reference the organisation on the Cloud Industry Forum Website as Certified.

This Certification Mark will be the symbol that engenders TRUST and enables informed decisions by potential customers. The Certification Mark is currently in design and the options will be voted on by parties who take part in the Public Consultation Process.