Pre-conference Coverage:
PR Newswire – February 9, 2009
SaaS/Gov Conference to Explore Intersection of Cloud Computing and Government Tech Focus
http://news.prnewswire.com/ViewContent.aspx?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/
02-09-2009/0004968684&EDATE=
"SIIA is delighted to once again partner with INPUT to present this pivotal conference,
an event that focuses entirely on enabling and delivering Software as a Service for the federal
government," noted SIIA President Ken Wasch. "SaaS/Gov 2009 will give OnDemand
professionals the insight and tactical advice they need to succeed in the public sector." – Ken Wasch
IT News Online – February 9, 2009
SaaS/Gov Conference to Explore Intersection of Cloud Computing and Government Tech Focus
http://www.itnewsonline.com/showprnstory.php?storyid=33385
Same content as above, different source.
Cloud Architect – February 9, 2009
SaaS/Gov Conference to Explore Intersection of Cloud Computing and Government Tech Focus
http://cloudcomputingarchitect.com/2009/02/09/saasgov-conference-to-explore-intersection-
of-cloud-computing-and-government-tech-focus.aspx?ref=rss
Same content as above, different source.
Cloud Computing Journal – February 9, 2009
SaaS/Gov Conference to Explore Intersection of Cloud Computing and Government Tech Focus
http://au.sys-con.com/node/835420
Same content as above, different source.
VON – February 9, 2009
SaaS Highlights Government Talk at D.C. Conference
http://www.von.com/news/saas-highlights-government-talk-at-conference.html
Brief introduction to discussion topics at third annual SaaS/Gov.
xchange – February 9, 2009
SaaS Highlights Government Talk at D.C. Conference
http://www.xchangemag.com/hotnews/saas-highlights-government-talk-at-conference.html
Same content as above, different source.
Cloud Architect – February 13, 2009
Ping Identity Shares Cloud Security Best Practices at SaaS/Gov 2009 Sector
http://cloudcomputingarchitect.com/2009/02/14/ping-identity-shares-cloud-security-
best-practices-at-saasgov-2009.aspx?ref=rss
Announces that identity management experts will be available at SaaS/Gov for
individual consultations and expertise.
NetSuite – February 19, 2009
NetSuite CEO Zach Nelson to Deliver Keynote Address at SIIA SaaS/GOV Conference
http://www.netsuite.com/portal/press/releases/nlpr02-19-09a.shtml
Introduces SaaS/Gov keynote speaker, Zach Nelson, and reveals the topic of his speech.
PR Newswire – February 19, 2009
NetSuite CEO Zach Nelson to Deliver Keynote Address at SIIA SaaS/GOV Conference
http://news.prnewswire.com/ViewContent.aspx?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/
02-19-2009/0004975244&EDATE=
Same content as above, different source.
Street Insider – February 19, 2009
NetSuite CEO Zach Nelson to Deliver Keynote Address at SIIA SaaS/GOV Conference
http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/NetSuite+CEO+Zach+Nelson+to+Deliver+
Keynote+Address+at+SIIA+SaaSGOV+Conference/4418879.html
Same content as above, different source.
Hospitality & Tourism Industry News – February 19, 2009
NetSuite CEO Zach Nelson to Deliver Keynote Address at SIIA SaaS/GOV Conference
http://www.hotelmule.com/news/?p=5007
Same content as above, different source.
Breitbart – February 19, 2009
NetSuite CEO Zach Nelson to Deliver Keynote Address at SIIA SaaS/GOV Conference
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=prnw.20090219.NE72775&show_article=1
Same content as above, different source.
PR Newswire – February 23, 2009
Clickability CEO John Girard to Speak at 2009 SaaS/Gov Conference
http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&
STORY=/www/story/02-23-2009/0004976595&EDATE=
Provides detailed SaaS/Gov event information and announces speaker John Girard.
The Earth Times – February 23, 2009
Clickability CEO John Girard to Speak at 2009 SaaS/Gov Conference
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/clickability-ceo-john-girard-to-speak-
at-2009-saasgov-conference,724844.shtml
Same content as above, different source.
Dallas Morning News – February 23, 2009
Clickability CEO John Girard to Speak at 2009 SaaS/Gov Conference
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=danews.story
&STORY=/www/story/02-23-2009/0004976595&EDATE=MON+Feb+23+2009,+08:00+AM
Same content as above, different source.
Success Factors – February 23, 2009
SuccessFactors Announces Sponsorship of SaaS/Gov 2009 Conference
http://www.successfactors.com/press-releases/detail/?id=1258797
Announces SuccessFactors’ sponsorship with quote by its CEO, Lars Dalgaard.
Business Wire – February 23, 2009
SuccessFactors Announces Sponsorship of SaaS/Gov 2009 Conference
http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/?ndmViewId=news_
view&newsId=20090223005224&newsLang=en
Same content as above, different source.
Market Watch – February 23, 2009
SuccessFactors Announces Sponsorship of SaaS/Gov 2009 Conference
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/successfactors-announces-sponsorship
-saasgov-2009/story.aspx?guid=%7B5B47D6CB-E6CC-492C-919E-C3C69
C6076D2%7D&dist=msr_3
Same content as above, different source.
The Earth Times – February 23, 2009
SuccessFactors Announces Sponsorship of SaaS/Gov 2009 Conference
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/successfactors-announces-sponsorship
-of-saasgov-2009-conference,725002.shtml
Same content as above, different source.
Eventful – February 24, 2009
SaaS/Gov 2009
http://eventful.com/washington/events/saasgov-2009-/E0-001-018718829-9
Gives brief “what, who, when, where” of SaaS/Gov
Actual Coverage of SaaS/Gov:
GigaOm – February 25, 2009
7 Questions to Evaluate SaaS
http://gigaom.com/2009/02/25/7-questions-to-evaluate-saas/
Discusses the main talking points of presentation by SaaS/Gov
speaker Bob Bennett, CEO of Family Service Agency of San Francisco/
CNET News – February 25, 2009
How to evaluate SaaS for your business
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13846_3-10172508-62.html
Also covers Bob Bennett’s presentation and comments on the GigaOm blog above.
CNET News – February 25, 2009
Is Washington Ready for Cloud Computing?
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-10172259-38.html
Discusses the viewpoints of various SaaS/Gov vendors and provides some quotes by speakers.
The Industry Standard – February 25, 2009
Gov't agencies embrace cloud computing
http://www.thestandard.com/news/2009/02/25/govt-agencies-embrace-cloud-computing
Discusses the benefits of cloud computing in the government arena, citing various
agency representatives from SaaS/Gov, such as the Army Experience Center and NIST.
Tech Daily Dose – February 25, 2009
Software Model Gains Government Ground
http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2009/02/software-model-gains-governmen.php
Describes the implications of SaaS for government implications and highlights
SaaS/Gov topics as evidence supporting the model.
Packet Rat – February 26, 2009
NIST puts head into cloud computing
http://thepacketrat.com/2009/02/nist-puts-head-into-cloud-computing/
Quotes Ron Ross, a senior computer scientist and information security
researcher at NIST who spoke at SaaS/Gov.
ZD Net – February 26, 2009
US gov't shown silver lining of cloud computing
http://ewatch.prnewswire.com/rs/display.jsp?a=30017-620215641-
1385663428&key=D|135086|S|0|x|620215641
Positive and detailed overview of topics covered at the conference, as well as quotes by presenters.
