Join host Shelly Kramer, CEO of V3 Integrated Marketing, along with guest Lisa Qualls, Sr. IBM Consultant, for this week's edition of V3 The Internet of Things podcast as they discuss the the cloud and your business and why you need to be barreling toward the integration of cloud technologies into your business operations.

Cloud isn't just an IT discussion anymore. Forward-thinking companies are redefining their business strategies and learning how to better connect with customers and improve their overall experience leveraging cloud-enabled technology. At V3, we've been using cloud tech for years now for everyday things like customer invoicing, time-tracking, payroll and accounts payable, project management, team collaboration, customer service, design, and more. Whether your business is large or small, cloud is most definitely not only the way of the future --it's a cornerstone of successful business operations today. Understanding how cloud can help you reinvent your strategy, make better decisions and drive deeper collaboration among employees, processes, and customers is critical to future business success and this is absolutely a conversation you'll want to be a part of.

Lisa's natural curiosity for all things tech and communication has resulted in a diverse career where she leveraged the cloud as an award winning business owner, helped build the cloud as a telecom executive and now sells the cloud as a Sr. IBM Consultant. Lisa is not only a long-time friend, she's smart as a whip and will be a V3 Live guest you'll benefit greatly from.

We'll cover the following:

What is cloud? Believe it or not, there really is more involved than just a fluffy white shape. If you're not sure what cloud is, now's the time to learn!
What kind of clouds exist? We'll cover a brief overview of public, private, and hybrid cloud options, and talk about what these funky acronyms that everyone is tossing around (SaaS, PaaS and IaaS) really mean.
How can you use cloud for strategic reinvention? That's simple! Cloud can help you can make and save money faster by allowing you to leverage innovation, improve customer service, and improve operational efficiency.
How can you use cloud to make better decisions? Data is only valuable when you know how to capture and analyze it efficiently. We'll show you how cloud can help you do that better.
How can you use cloud to enable collaboration? Cloud is truly the new generation of knowledge management and process integration. We'll talk about this and give you examples that you can put to use in your business.
What does the cloud marketplace look like? We'll wrap up with a brief summary of cloud companies and solutions you should consider as you look to integrate cloud technology into your business operations.