On January 4, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced its fifth annual forum on the adoption of cloud-based technologies by public sector organizations. Formerly known as SaaSGOV, SIIA has rebranded its forum to capitalize on the recently announced federal "cloud-first" policy. "SIIA's annual forum is re-invigorated this year, as the federal government officially adopted a pro-cloud position in the midst of the frenzy of cloud computing interest that erupted in 2010," says Andrew Martin, technology attorney with Scott & Scott, LLP. "Hopefully, many conversations will occur between private and public-sector cloud experts at this conference to drive cloud computing standards for years to come." For more information, please contact Mr. Martin at 800-596-6176 or amartin@scottandscottllp.com.