CTERA to Present at UP 2010 Cloud Computing Conference

CTERA participating in panel of “hot startups” that offer cloud-based solutions through channels

Petach Tikva, Israel and Palo Alto, Calif. (November 16, 2010)—CTERA™ Networks, an innovator in cloud storage and data protection, announced today that it will be participating on a panel at UP 2010, the world’s first truly hybrid format cloud computing conference taking place November 15 – 19, 2010. Rani Osnat, VP of Marketing, CTERA will be a featured speaker at the conference.

CTERA will be participating in a session entitled “Heating The Cloud: Four Hot New Cloud Startups” on Friday, November 19, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Hosted by Mike Karp, vice president and principal analyst at Ptak/Noel, the virtual panel discussion will bring together four well-established startups that offer cloud-based services through a network of resellers or distributors.

CTERA will discuss its comprehensive cloud services platform for data protection and storage, created specifically for the emerging multi-tier network of service providers that are shaping the cloud eco-system. CTERA’s Cloud Attached Storage® solution combines fast local network storage appliances with the CTERA Portal™, empowering “Master MSPs” to work with multiple channel partners and resellers, while giving VARs complete flexibility in choosing a cloud infrastructure provider for their managed offerings.

"We are delighted to be selected to present at the world class UP 2010 Cloud Conference,” said Rani Osnat, vice president of marketing, CTERA. “Being recognized in the industry as a ‘hot startup’ reinforces the success we have seen so far with the launch of our Cloud Attached Storage and the enthusiasm our partners have shown, eager to enter the rapidly growing cloud services market.”

If you would like to find out more details about the UP 2010 conference, please contact Khazret Sapenov, – UP 2010 chairman, at k.sapenov@cloudcor.com.

You can register for UP 2010 here: www.up-con.com/register

About CTERA Networks
CTERA™ Networks revolutionizes storage and data protection for SMBs and enterprise branch offices with Cloud Attached Storage®, a hybrid solution that combines secure cloud storage services with on-premises storage appliances for a seamless user experience. CTERA provides a cloud services platform that enables service providers and IT resellers to quickly deliver cloud storage, hybrid local/offsite data protection and collaboration as managed services to their customers. For more information, visit www.ctera.com.

About UP 2010
UP 2010™ (15 - 19 November 2010), is the world’s first truly “hybrid” cloud computing conference for business leaders, IT professionals and investors. UP 2010 is an affordable “hybrid” conference with both physical locations and full virtual deployment. Conference attendees will be able to attend in person, online or any combination of the two and will immensely benefit from thought provoking conference panels, collaborative workshops, and tutorials, which are selected to cover a range of the hottest topics in Cloud Computing. The conference agenda can be viewed at http://up-con.com.

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