Cloud Computing has far-reaching implications for businesses. Don't get left behind – find out how to take advantage at 'CloudSeminar', an event featuring Microsoft, Sage and Amazon Web Services on 29 July. Make no mistake, 'the cloud' is going to be disruptive to IT. It offers significant threats to market incumbents but huge opportunities to new entrants and established companies that respond quickly. Just £10 to attend (or free if you are a member of Codeworks Connect), head to CloudSeminar on 29 July to discover how you can benefit. Book now.

Delegates will leave the seminar with a clear view of the compelling reasons for using cloud computing – and how to do it. Session one | The Public Cloud: Microsoft and Amazon, two of the world's leading cloud providers, talk about the benefits of cloud computing. Discover who is using it and for what – and find out how you too can get started.Speakers: Professor Paul Watson (Newcastle University), Simon Davies (architect at Microsoft) and Simone Brunozzi from Amazon Web Services. Session two | The Private Cloud: A number of leading North East businesses (Sage, Rozmic and Arjuna Technologies) will talk about their practical experiences of using cloud technology.Speakers: Ian Clarke (UK R&D Director at Sage), Stuart Lynn (R&D Mid Market Division at Sage), Steve Caughey (CEO of Arjuna Technologies) and Ross Cooney (MD of Rozmic).

For more information and to book your place go to http://www.amiando.com/CloudSeminar.html CloudSeminar will be followed in the evening by CloudCamp, a more technical event at which you'll be able to network with the CloudSeminar speakers and other experts to discuss any particular areas of interest or concern. To book your free place go to http://www.cloudcamp.com/north-east-england2. Date: Wednesday 29 July Venue: Newcastle University Time: 1pm-5.30pm Cost: £10 (free to Codeworks Connect members)