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Cloud Innovation Network
Emerging trends, challenges and support for SMEs working within the Cloud
Of all the technological advances over the last decade, cloud computing has been a key game changer, offering far-reaching benefits for SMEs – the sector of the business community most ideally positioned to transform via the Cloud. Research published by the Federation of Small Businesses (April 2013) demonstrates that investment in technology is a key driver for innovation in small business, yet only a quarter of small companies are actually investing in technology like Cloud. So, why is this? Largely because many small organisations like us understand that Cloud is key, but don’t know where to start the search. That’s where the Knowledge Peers’ Cloud Innovation Network (CIN) comes in.
Knowledge Peers’ Cloud Innovation Network is a tool for SMEs to help bridge the knowledge gap between innovative cloud solutions and the effective implementation and day-to-day workings of cloud based applications, technology or software. Members can share their personal experiences of adopting cloud technologies, get support from leading Cloud experts, and keep abreast of the latest market developments, research and news via our online platform. As a member of the CIN, you’ll also benefit from access to the full Knowledge Peers platform, offering video based learning and development across all areas of business for SMEs.
Cloud Innovation Network membership gives you access to:
- Content – case studies, video learning and latest news
- Research – profiling the main challenges in the market, exploring criteria for success
- Expertise – leading experts in Cloud Innovation, including Frank Jennings, Member of the Cloud Industry Forum
- Events – free access to our Exchange Events Series
Sign up individually from £20/month or for just £200 per year or register your team annually for only £295 .
Sign up"I find that Knowledge Peers' practical research stimulates me to think differently by pulling together lessons from the commercial and not-for-profit side.Roger Chester, FD, LionHeart
It's enabling to meet fellow professionals across sectors both on- and offline for top-level exchanges on increasing performance."
"Knowing Knowledge Peers, I'm always impressed by how they bring leaders together for meaningful exchanges. Their purpose - helping organisations become more effective as businesses - is something that charities should embrace."Daniela Barone Soares, CEO, Impetus Trust
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Latest Content[-]
Frank Jennings, Cloud Lawyer at DMH Stallard
- As an introduction to the first in a series of chapters, Frank and Daniel outline notions of ‘Big Data’ and how small and mid-sized businesses should think of their data related objectives. DMHS Case Study Series 22 Oct 2013 Comments (0)
Frank Jennings, CIN Expert & Cloud Lawyer at DMH Stallard
- As an introduction to the first in a series of six chapters, Frank and Paul outline notions of ‘True Cloud’ and how it impacts your business and your customers. DMHS Case Study Series 18 Sep 2013 Comments (0)
Frank Jennings, CIN Expert & Cloud Lawyer at DMH Stallard
- In this second chapter release, Frank and Paul discuss engaging with new cloud providers and the potential risks. The scope of business data, the intellectual property threats to the business, the threat of insolvency, understanding where your data is stored and the importance of preventative measures are key chapter points. DMHS Case Study Series 18 Sep 2013 Comments (0)
Frank Jennings,
Cloud Lawyer at DMH Stallard
In the third chapter of this series Frank and Daniel unpack the implications of the Open Data concept. Frank illustrates the notable challenges given the way that governmental and regulatory bodies’ view data regulation and best-practice frameworks. While Daniel highlights the imperative for small and mid-sized businesses to share their data to enable innovation and support competitiveness while protecting and recognizing the needs of individuals. DMHS Case Study Series 22 Oct 2013 Comments (0)
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The new EU Data Protection Regulation is on the way. Here are 6 issues you should be aware of to help you manage your data security risks:
I’ve always said that the digitisation of money is set to transform how we go about our daily lives. However, Bitcoin is a phenomenon which has certainly divided opinion and caused interesting debates. Let’s face it, in bypassing the monetary system, authorities will inevitably crack the whip where they...
Help! The NSA and GCHQ have been snooping on my data under Prism. I’m going to leave the cloud and go back to on-premise as that’s the only way I can be sure to keep my data safe from prying eyes.”
If this is you, then before you abandon the cloud, it’s important that you regain perspective.
1. What has been happening?
Edward Snowden is the most famous person of the moment....
Following a report (click here) commissioned by Microsoft that found that data security concerns are still an inhibitor to adoption for some UK based SMEs and last week’s Edward Snowden and PRISM controversy (click here), Frank Jennings, the Cloud Innovation Network’s advisor and expert in cloud related legal advice provides useful guidance ...
G-Cloud: Government ICT procurement and the opportunity for SMEs
We all know about the speed of change in digital technology. We see it around us every day. Cloud computing is at the heart of these changes, and has brought about a step change in the economics and sustainability of Information and Communication Technology.
UK Government is committed to the adoption of cloud computing, a...
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