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Paul Byrne , CEO, ChannelCloud UK/Ireland
- Paul tells us why SMEs’ ICT systems will benefit from the availability and mobility enabled by Cloud computing, and how the platform is freshly safeguarded by a new code of practice

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Simon Clark , Partner, Kingston Smith
- Kingston Smith Partner Simon Clark explains the myriad benefits of cloud based accountancy systems which put up to date company information at executives' fingertips.

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Mikkel Svane , CEO, Zendesk
- Hear from Mikkel Svane of Zendesk how the new subscription-based economy is changing the role that customer service management plays in small and medium sized businesses.


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Frank Jennings, Partner & Head of Commercial Team, DMH Stallard
- Cloud lawyer and chair of the Cloud Industry Forum's Governance Board outlines his expert view of the key market trends, how SMEs cloud providers can take advantage of the market and how public, private and hybrid trends can impact cloud adoption.

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Richard Beaumont , Account Manager, Governor Technology Ltd
- A new EU Directive regulating the use of Cookies on websites has recently come into effect. Find out about the new legislation and how it affects your business from Richard Beaumont.


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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.

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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.

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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.

The DMH Stallard and the Cloud Innovation Network Case Study Series
Frank Jennings, a partner and commercial lawyer at DMH Stallard and
Daniel Hulme, UCL lecturer and the Chief Executive of optimization firm Satalia
informally explored the issues that underpin many questions regarding the use of data by small and mid-sized businesses.
Chapter 3 - Open Data: The Privilege of Large Companies
In the third chapter of this series Frank and Dani... Is Open Data the Privilege of Large Companies?
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.


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John Kennedy, Head of Marketing and Client Services, Wildbore & Gibbons LLP
- John Kennedy, Head of Marketing and Client Services at Wildbore & Gibbons LLP discusses the firm's transition to the cloud, provides advice and guidance on data security, long term partners and the ways the company would act differently.

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Justin Bowser, Managing Director - Online Business, HTK Limited
- HTK’s Managing Director, Justin Bowser provides an overview of how cloud services impacted their business and the key considerations that other SMEs should consider when transitioning to the cloud.

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John Kennedy, Head of Marketing and Client Services, Wildbore & Gibbons LLP
- John Kennedy, Head of Marketing and Client Services at Wildbore & Gibbons LLP discusses the firm's transition to the cloud, the impact on the service the firm provides to its clients, guidance on service level agreements and the shift the cloud has had on the UK's oldest trademark firm.

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Justin Bowser , Managing Director - Online Business, HTK Limited
- HTK’s Managing Director, Justin Bowser discusses the importance of ecosystems for small and medium sized enterprises. Getting to market quicker, innovating more rapidly are just some of the benefits he lists for SMEs operating in the cloud market.

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Justin Bowser , Managing Director - Online Business, HTK Limited
- HTK’s Managing Director discusses the Government's G-Cloud procurement framework, its importance to SMEs and key learning points.

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Susan Shayler , Chief Operating Officer, Numerical Algorithms Group
- Numerical Algorithms Group Chief Operating Officer outlines their experience in the Cloud.

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Sanjeev Chhugani, Co-Founder, Bilbus
- Sanjeev a corporate financier and Co-Founder of cash-flow hub Bilbus, explains how Bilbus supports SMEs efforts to secure an alternative means of funding via a drive to innovate using cloud based tools.

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Naveed Ahmed , CEO, Goldteam Recruitment
- Naveed Ahmed explains how Goldteam are committed to using innovative technology to drive it forward as a business.

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Michael Laven, CEO, Currency Cloud
- Michael Laven, Chief Executive of the Currency Cloud discussed the much talked about bitcoins, the development of virtual currencies in the cloud and whether bitcoins are ready to be adopted by SMEs.

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Michael Laven, CEO, Currency Cloud
- Michael Laven, Chief Executive of the Currency Cloud discussed how cloud based tools have disrupted SMEs’ traditional relationship with their bank and how the Currency Cloud’s own experience can act a model for other vendors.

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Paul Putman, CEO, Dynmark
- In this end user profile we learn from Paul Putman CEO of Dynmark, Dynmark offers its 8,000 customers mobile intelligence and messaging services. With revenue projections for 2013 of £8 - £9 million and as a provider and consumer of cloud services, this case study will spawn useful learning points for your business.

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Paul Putman, CEO, Dynmark
- Paul Putman CEO of Dynmark and a former Director at security software company Symantec helps members to sift through the noise that is ‘The Cloud’, understand cloud based as a service delivery models and advises against putting seemingly innovative technology ahead of the practical needs of the business.

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Daniel Hulme, Founder and CEO, Satalia
- Dr. Daniel Hulme, Founder and CEO of Optimisation as a Service (OaaS) company Satalia outlines the difference between Open Data and Open Innovation and how small and mid-sized businesses should drive Open Innovation thinking within their organisation if they wish to cultivate innovation in their company.


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Frank Jennings, Partner & Head of Commercial Team, DMH Stallard
- Cloud lawyer and chair of the Cloud Industry Forum's Governance Board discusses his practical guidance and views on a range of issues including the insolvency of 2e2, under-performing contracts and the reality of data sovereignty concerns.

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Don Smith , Technical Director, Dell SecureWorks
- The shift away from on-premises data assets has created a variety of security challenges: Don tells us how to protect against them, and why cloud services could actually improve your data protection

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Alex Rabbetts , Managing Director, Migration Solutions
- The loss of data can spell ruin for any business, so backing up information is vital. Alex Rabbetts explains how to store backup data securely and confidentially.

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Alex Rabbetts , Managing Director, Migration Solutions
- Security is a primary concern when running data centres. Alex Rabbetts demonstrates the main risks to data centres and how those risks can be minimised.

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Peter Allwood , Manager - Enterprise Risk Services, Deloitte LLP
- Untreated security breaches can be fatal, particularly for SMEs. Peter Allwood gives an insight into the risks of hacking and how they can be dealt with without damaging business.

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Peter Allwood , Manager - Enterprise Risk Services, Deloitte LLP
- The spread of smartphones, social networking and cloud computing can leave security forces struggling to follow. Peter Allwood explains some of these changes and how our businesses can keep up.

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Martin Borrett , Director, IBM Institute for Advanced Security Europe
- In an ever evolving internet security landscape Martin takes us through the practical steps SMEs can take to ensure they protect their data.


- Zuora’s Kevin Kimber outlines an in-depth overview of the subscription economy business model and provides advice to SMEs that may embrace the approach. Zuora is the global leader in relationship business management solutions. Zuora delivers the subscription billing, commerce and finance capabilities that have become the industry standard to help companies transition to the subscription economy.
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Sam Meldrum, Partner, Barnett Waddingham LLP
- Barnett Waddingham discusses the challenges the company’s IT department faces, the importance of the Cloud and the awareness the Board should have towards technology and its risks.


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Kevin Kimber, Vice President EMEA, Zuora
- Zuora’s Kevin Kimber outlines Paywall 2.0 strategies used in the media and publishing industries and the lessons SMEs can take and apply from the approach. Zuora is the global leader in relationship business management solutions. Zuora delivers the subscription billing, commerce and finance capabilities that have become the industry standard to help companies transition to the subscription economy.

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Kevin Kimber, Vice President EMEA, Zuora
- Zuora’s Kevin Kimber outlines an in-depth overview of the subscription economy business model and provides advice to SMEs that may embrace the approach. Zuora is the global leader in relationship business management solutions. Zuora delivers the subscription billing, commerce and finance capabilities that have become the industry standard to help companies transition to the subscription economy.

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Paul Byrne CEO, London Cloud/Online Computing
- With over 2 years running the LC platform and 20 years running Online Computing, Paul utilises his experience by focusing on concerns SMEs often face when trying to evaluate a cloud provider or their offering.

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Kevin Kimber, Vice President EMEA, Zuora
- Zuora’s Kevin Kimber outlines an in-depth overview of the subscription economy business model and provides advice to SMEs that may embrace the approach. Zuora is the global leader in relationship business management solutions. Zuora delivers the subscription billing, commerce and finance capabilities that have become the industry standard to help companies transition to the subscription economy.

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Naveed Ahmed , CEO, Goldteam Recruitment
- How can technological innovations help a company to develop and move forward? Naveed Ahmed offers an example of how Goldteam Recruitment have kept ahead of the game.