SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - Mar 28, 2013) -  Quantum Corp. (NYSE: [ QTM ]), a proven global expert in [ data protection ] and [ big data management ], today announced that Senior Vice President of Cloud Solutions Henrik Rosendahl will present a session exploring the trends and hype associated with cloud data protection, and the impact of data reduction technologies on cloud storage, at Cloud Connect 2013. The conference takes place April 2-5 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, Calif.

Session Title: Best Practices Using Cloud to Protect Your Physical and Virtual Infrastructure
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. PDT
Location: Grand Ballroom C, Storage and Disaster Recovery Track, Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, Calif.

Rosendahl will examine key factors driving interest in cloud-based backup and disaster recovery and how common approaches to cloud data protection fall short. He'll also discuss the perception versus reality of cloud-based backup and DR as a service for changing CAPEX to OPEX, simplifying operations and reducing risk.

Additional Resources

• To learn more about Quantum's cloud-based data protection solutions, visit: [ www.quantum.com/Solutions/clouddataprotection/index.aspx ]
• For more information about Cloud Connect 2013, visit: [ www.cloudconnectevent.com/santaclara/conference ]

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