HostingCon 2012 Packed With News, Technology, and Ideas
HostingCon 2012 takes place from 
July 16th to 18th. The venue is the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
The stated aim of the conference is to be the main annual event for the hosted services industry. A tradeshow supports the talks and learning opportunities.
Global Attendance
HostingCon 2012 has a successful history and reputation behind it.
IT service providers from around the world are likely to attend. Organizers expect more than 2,000 delegates from over 30 countries.
Conference Schedule
The conference runs a selection of learning sessions at the same time.
To help delegates plan ahead, the organizers group these sessions into various headings.
Throughout the three days, the headings are:
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Management
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Technology
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Industry Trends
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Sales and Marketing
The topics under these headings cover the full spectrum of interests within the hosted services industry. The following are a sample of what's available:
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Management talks include subjects such as partnerships, diversity, innovation, and fraud.
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Technology deals with integration, security, and strategies as well as other current issues.
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Industry trends to be discussed include the ISV/SaaS market, competition, and standards.
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Sales and marketing covers marketing metrics, customer care, and branding.
Networking
Networking at HostingCon 2012 continues throughout the conference.
The three major networking events are the opening reception, the Happy Hour on the second day, and the closing reception.
Stimulating
Hosting Con 2012 promises to be a stimulating experience for all those who provide hosted services.
Like other areas of IT, the hosted services industry changes fast. The conference can help keep IT service providers abreast of the latest news, technology, and ideas.
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