Skytap Invited to Present at Leading Cloud Computing Conferences

Cloud Automation Solutions Leader Will Share How Enterprises Are Using the Cloud Today at Data Center World and Virtual Cloud Connect Conferences

Seattle, Wash. – Sept. 12, 2011 – Skytap, Inc., the leading provider of self-service cloud automation solutions, today announced that on the heels of its “Best of VMworld” award win for the Skytap Hybrid Cloud solution, the company will be presenting at several industry events in September. Skytap experts will be discussing cloud adoption best practices at Data Center World and the Virtual Cloud Connect conference.  In addition, Google, IDC and Skytap will host a web seminar on Automated Development and Test Framework to discuss how Google is using the Cloud model to accelerate their software release cycles.

Data Center World

What: The Ins and Outs of Virtual Private Clouds
When: Tues., Sept. 13 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
Where: Orlando World Center Marriott and Convention Center
Who: Sundar Raghavan, Skytap

Description: Skytap will discuss the ins and outs of virtual private clouds and how it resolves the challenges data center managers face when making the decision to migrate to cloud computing.

Google, IDC, Skytap Webinar

What: Google, IDC, and Skytap Discuss Automated Development and Test Framework
When: Wed., Sept. 14 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PT
Where: Register today for the free webinar
Who: Jason Arbon, social engineer, Google Chrome
          Melinda Ballou, program director, IDC
          Sundar Raghavan, Skytap

Description: The Google Chrome team developed an automated “test bot” framework using Skytap. This innovative approach enables them skip more than 95 percent of test work. Join Jason Arbon from Google to learn more about his innovative “testing bots” approach.

Virtual Cloud Connect

What: Designing and Deploying Reliable On-Demand Applications
When: Thurs., Sept. 29 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. PT
Where: Register today for this free, virtual conference
Who: Nate Odell, director of marketing, Skytap

Description: Cloud technology is changing at breakneck speed. While the annual Cloud Connect Conference covers a broad range of technology and business subjects, there’s plenty to discuss in the interim. Virtual Cloud Connect 2011 and Skytap will look at some of the core issues that are top of mind for Cloud Computing Decision Makers.

About Skytap, Inc.
Skytap is the leading provider of self-service cloud automation solutions for dynamic workloads. Skytap Cloud gives businesses a fast, easy, and secure way to create complex computing environments in the cloud. Customers can run enterprise applications unchanged in the cloud, collaborate securely with global teams, and gain unparalleled business productivity. Additionally, IT organizations maintain full visibility and control over cloud projects, align capacity with demand, and reduce costs. Enterprises can securely connect Skytap Cloud to their data centers and create hybrid clouds. Skytap is ideal for any dynamic workload including development and testing, software demos and evaluations, and virtual training. To try Skytap Cloud and learn more, visit www.skytap.com.