Perfect. Thank you, Mark! I'll start dovetailing your edits with the CloudStack Announcement format.
Warm regards, Sally >________________________________ > From: Mark R. Hinkle <[email protected]> >To: Sally Khudairi <[email protected]> >Cc: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>; >"[email protected]" <[email protected]>; Robyn >Bergeron <[email protected]>; Daan Hoogland <[email protected]>; Giles >Sirett <[email protected]>; "[email protected]" <[email protected]>; >Pierre-Luc Dion <[email protected]>; ASF Marketing & Publicity ><[email protected]> >Sent: Wednesday, 30 July 2014, 12:37 >Subject: Re: [DRAFT FOR REVIEW] Announcing CloudStack v4.4 [was Re: press >release for 4.4] > > > >I think the tone should indicate continued momentum of the ACS project just >because the boilerplate format sometimes makes it hard to stand out. > > >- Apache CloudStack (the project), where the format would follow what I had >created for the CloudMonkey news release; or >Regards, Mark > > > > > > >On Jul 30, 2014, at 12:21 PM, Sally Khudairi <[email protected]> wrote: > >Hi there --just checking in to see if there's been any discussion/decision on >this, as it will help drive the proper "tone" for the announcement. >> >> >>Thanking you in advance, >>Sally >> >>= = = = = >>vox +1 617 921 8656 >>skype sallykhudairi >> >> >> >>>________________________________ >>> From: Sally Khudairi <[email protected]> >>>To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>; >>>Mark R. Hinkle <[email protected]>; "[email protected]" >>><[email protected]>; Sally Khudairi <[email protected]> >>>Cc: Robyn Bergeron <[email protected]>; Daan Hoogland >>><[email protected]>; Giles Sirett <[email protected]>; >>>"[email protected]" <[email protected]>; Pierre-Luc Dion <[email protected]>; >>>ASF Marketing & Publicity <[email protected]> >>>Sent: Monday, 28 July 2014, 14:54 >>>Subject: Re: [DRAFT FOR REVIEW] Announcing CloudStack v4.4 [was Re: press >>>release for 4.4] >>> >>> >>> >>>Just to clarify --we can issue this as an announcement from either: >>> >>> >>>- Apache CloudStack (the project), where the format would follow what I had >>>created for the CloudMonkey news release; or >>>- The ASF, where the format would follow our "major Apache project >>>milestones" outline, so the content will have more formal boilerplate, etc. >>> >>> >>>Your choice; I'm happy to help either way. Mark's comments on the draft made >>>me realize that I had both hats on during the drafting process. >>> >>> >>>Thanks for your patience, >>>Sally >>> >>>= = = = = >>>vox +1 617 921 8656 >>>skype sallykhudairi >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>________________________________ >>>> From: Sally Khudairi <[email protected]> >>>>To: Mark R. Hinkle <[email protected]>; "[email protected]" >>>><[email protected]> >>>>Cc: Robyn Bergeron <[email protected]>; "[email protected]" >>>><[email protected]>; Daan Hoogland <[email protected]>; >>>>Giles Sirett <[email protected]>; "[email protected]" >>>><[email protected]>; Pierre-Luc Dion <[email protected]>; ASF Marketing & >>>>Publicity <[email protected]> >>>>Sent: Monday, 28 July 2014, 14:13 >>>>Subject: Re: [DRAFT FOR REVIEW] Announcing CloudStack v4.4 [was Re: press >>>>release for 4.4] >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>Thanks, Mark. I appreciate your editorial input! >>>> >>>> >>>>I'll take a peek and the googledoc and will follow-up online. >>>> >>>> >>>>Kind regards, >>>>Sally >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>>________________________________ >>>>> From: Mark R. Hinkle <[email protected]> >>>>>To: [email protected]; Sally Khudairi <[email protected]> >>>>>Cc: Robyn Bergeron <[email protected]>; >>>>>"[email protected]" <[email protected]>; Daan >>>>>Hoogland <[email protected]>; Giles Sirett >>>>><[email protected]>; "[email protected]" <[email protected]>; >>>>>Pierre-Luc Dion <[email protected]>; ASF Marketing & Publicity >>>>><[email protected]> >>>>>Sent: Monday, 28 July 2014, 14:10 >>>>>Subject: Re: [DRAFT FOR REVIEW] Announcing CloudStack v4.4 [was Re: press >>>>>release for 4.4] >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>IMHO the wording is a little awkward given the inputs from so many people >>>>>in working on our messaging. I took a shot at making it read a little >>>>>smoother in this edition. Not a final draft just a more easily digested >>>>>version with my comments and some questions. >>>>> >>>>>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-PNizgMsvPLbhKLwXv2ntSQpIbl0PcHp1-ac38nq5Q8/edit?usp=sharing\ >>>>> >>>>>I also think the list of users is too comprehensive I pared that down and put it into a project boilerplate I think we should pare it down farther as I am proud of our users it does make things a bit hard to read. >>>>> >>>>>Regards, Mark >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>On Jul 28, 2014, at 12:58 PM, Sally Khudairi >>>>><[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Thanks, Robyn --having a community-oriented quote would be fantastic, >>>>>> and always a good idea. >>>>>> >>>>>> We often use this hook in our call-to-action closings; examples at [1], >>>>>> [2], and [3] are the most recent. >>>>>> >>>>>> I'll see what I can pull up on the Gartner quote. IIRC, it's from a couple of years ago. >>>>>> >>>>>> Cheers & chat soon, >>>>>> Sally >>>>>> >>>>>> + apologies for top-posting: running to a meeting and wanted to get this >>>>>> out sooner rather than later. >>>>>> >>>>>> [1] >>>>>> https://blogs.apache.org/foundation/entry/the_apache_software_foundation_announces60 >>>>>> [2] >>>>>> https://blogs.apache.org/foundation/entry/the_apache_software_foundation_announces59 >>>>>> [3] >>>>>> https://blogs.apache.org/foundation/entry/the_apache_software_foundation_announces58 >>>>>> >>>>>> = = = = = >>>>>> vox +1 617 921 8656 >>>>>> skype sallykhudairi >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> ________________________________ >>>>>>> From: Robyn Bergeron <[email protected]> >>>>>>> To: [email protected]; Sally Khudairi <[email protected]> >>>>>>> Cc: Daan Hoogland <[email protected]>; Giles Sirett >>>>>>> <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Pierre-Luc Dion >>>>>>> <[email protected]>; Apache CloudStack Press Team >>>>>>> <[email protected]>; ASF Marketing & Publicity >>>>>>> <[email protected]> >>>>>>> Sent: Monday, 28 July 2014, 12:49 >>>>>>> Subject: Re: [DRAFT FOR REVIEW] Announcing CloudStack v4.4 [was Re: >>>>>>> press release for 4.4] >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>>> From: "Sally Khudairi" <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> To: "Daan Hoogland" <[email protected]>, "Giles Sirett" >>>>>>>> <[email protected]>, [email protected] >>>>>>>> Cc: [email protected], "Pierre-Luc Dion" >>>>>>>> <[email protected]>, "Apache CloudStack Press Team" >>>>>>>> <[email protected]>, "ASF Marketing & Publicity" <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> Sent: Monday, July 28, 2014 9:04:57 AM >>>>>>>> Subject: [DRAFT FOR REVIEW] Announcing CloudStack v4.4 [was Re: press >>>>>>>> release for 4.4] >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hello again! As promised, please review the initial draft below and >>>>>>>> forward >>>>>>>> any comments/corrections/additions. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hugo, I'd also love a quote from you, as well as any supporting quotes >>>>>>>> from >>>>>>>> the community (let's limit this to no more than 3-5). >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks in advance for your help with this. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> - Sally >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> + copying [email protected] as well as [email protected] to keep >>>>>>>> everyone >>>>>>>> in the loop. I'd like to move the final editing process over to press@ >>>>>>>> once >>>>>>>> comments/quotes are received. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> = = = >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> The Apache Software Foundation Announces Apache™ CloudStack™ v4.4 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Mature, easy-to-deploy Open Source IaaS Cloud computing software platform now >>>>>>>> more efficient, with improved storage, monitoring, resource scheduling, >>>>>>>> virtualization, and performance. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Forest Hill, MD –NN August 2014– The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>> all-volunteer developers, stewards, and incubators of more than 170 >>>>>>>> Open >>>>>>>> Source projects and initiatives, announced today the availability of >>>>>>>> Apache™ >>>>>>>> CloudStack™ v4.4, the mature, Open Source turnkey software platform >>>>>>>> used for >>>>>>>> creating Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) cloud computing in >>>>>>>> private-, >>>>>>>> public-, and hybrid cloud environments. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "QUOTE," said Hugo Trippaers, Vice President of Apache CloudStack. >>>>>>>> "MORE FROM >>>>>>>> HUGO." >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Not to put words in Hugo's mouth (ha ha) - as he of course may have his >>>>>>> own ideas - but just a suggestion... >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Much of the press release focuses on what's new/features, and that it's >>>>>>> "enterprise ready" with a long list of companies implementing - and a >>>>>>> bit light on the community angle, outside of the info on the wider >>>>>>> apache foundation community. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> While I know it's a bit tricky, given that folks are contributing "as >>>>>>> individuals" - but somehow highlighting that the work in the release >>>>>>> continues to reflect the increasing community participation and >>>>>>> contributions by a diverse group of developers and operators seems like >>>>>>> it might ... highlight a nice unified community feeling :) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Apache CloudStack users power billions of dollars' worth of business >>>>>>>> transactions annually across their clouds, and has become the Open >>>>>>>> Source >>>>>>>> platform for many service providers to set up on-demand, elastic public >>>>>>>> cloud computing services, as well as enterprises to set up a private or >>>>>>>> hybrid cloud for use by their own employees. In addition, CloudStack is >>>>>>>> available to individuals and organizations that wish to study and >>>>>>>> implement >>>>>>>> an IaaS for personal, educational, and/or production use. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Lauded by Gartner Group as "a solid product", >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Is a citation/permission needed for this? (At least, a year, or "in their yearly report," or something a bit more concrete seems like it would have more authenticity.) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -robyn >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> CloudStack includes an >>>>>>>> intuitive user interface and rich APIs for managing the compute, >>>>>>>> networking, >>>>>>>> software, and storage infrastructure resources. CloudStack entered the >>>>>>>> Apache Incubator in April 2012 and became an Apache Top-level Project >>>>>>>> in >>>>>>>> March 2013. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> CloudStack v4.4 reflects dozens of new features and improvements, >>>>>>>> including >>>>>>>> root disk resize and storage management, support for DRS VMware and >>>>>>>> Microsoft Windows Hyper-V, Virtual Router notification, and 135 bug >>>>>>>> fixes, >>>>>>>> as detailed in the release notes >>>>>>>> http://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/projects/cloudstack-release-notes/en/latest/ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> CloudStack is in use/production at Alcatel-Lucent, ASG, Autodesk, BT >>>>>>>> Cloud, >>>>>>>> Bechtle AG, China Telecom, Cloudera, DataPipe, Dell, Digital China >>>>>>>> Advanced >>>>>>>> Systems, Disney, Edmunds.com, Exoscale, GreenQloud, Hokkaido >>>>>>>> University, >>>>>>>> Huawei, IDC Frontier, Ikoula, Juniper Networks, KDDI, KT/Korea Telecom, >>>>>>>> Kyuden Infocom, Kyushu University, LeaseWeb, MCPc, Microland Ltd, Nokia, >>>>>>>> NTT, NVision Group, Orange, PCextreme, PPTV, Safe Swiss Cloud, Schuberg >>>>>>>> Philis, ShapeBlue, Shopzilla, Slovak Telekom, SolidFire Storage, >>>>>>>> Stratosec, >>>>>>>> SunGard AS, Taiwan Mobile, Targus Technologies, Tata, Trader Media >>>>>>>> Group, >>>>>>>> TrendMicro/TCloud Computing, TomTom, University of Melbourne, >>>>>>>> University of >>>>>>>> Sao Paolo, Verizon, WebMD, Zenoss, and Zynga, among others. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> [@@CLOSING QUOTE FROM HUGO.] >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Catch Apache CloudStack in action at the 20th Japan CloudStack User >>>>>>>> Group >>>>>>>> MeetUp (Osaka Prefecture; 1 August 2014 @cloudstackja, >>>>>>>> http://lanyrd.com/2014/csstudy20/) and CloudStack Collaboration >>>>>>>> Conference, >>>>>>>> the official user/developer conference of the Apache CloudStack >>>>>>>> community >>>>>>>> (Budapest, Hungary, 19-21 November 2014). For more information and to >>>>>>>> register, visit >>>>>>>> http://events.linuxfoundation.org/events/cloudstack-collaboration-conference-europe >>>>>>>> and follow @CCCEU14 on Twitter. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Availability and Oversight >>>>>>>> CloudStack v4.4 is available immediately as a free download from >>>>>>>> http://cloudstack.apache.org/downloads.html. As with all Apache >>>>>>>> products, >>>>>>>> Apache CloudStack software is released under the Apache License v2.0, >>>>>>>> and is >>>>>>>> overseen by a self-selected team of active contributors to the >>>>>>>> project. A >>>>>>>> Project Management Committee (PMC) guides the Project's day-to-day >>>>>>>> operations, including community development and product releases. For >>>>>>>> documentation and ways to become involved with Apache CloudStack, visit >>>>>>>> http://cloudstack.apache.org/ and @CloudStack on Twitter. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> About The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) >>>>>>>> Established in 1999, the all-volunteer Foundation oversees more than >>>>>>>> one >>>>>>>> hundred and seventy leading Open Source projects, including Apache HTTP >>>>>>>> Server --the world's most popular Web server software. Through the >>>>>>>> ASF's >>>>>>>> meritocratic process known as "The Apache Way," more than 450 >>>>>>>> individual >>>>>>>> Members and 3,500 Committers successfully collaborate to develop freely >>>>>>>> available enterprise-grade software, benefiting millions of users >>>>>>>> worldwide: >>>>>>>> thousands of software solutions are distributed under the Apache >>>>>>>> License; >>>>>>>> and the community actively participates in ASF mailing lists, mentoring >>>>>>>> initiatives, and ApacheCon, the Foundation's official user conference, >>>>>>>> trainings, and expo. The ASF is a US 501(c)(3) charitable organization, >>>>>>>> funded by individual donations and corporate sponsors including Budget >>>>>>>> Direct, Citrix, Cloudera, Comcast, Facebook, Google, Hortonworks, HP, >>>>>>>> Huawei, IBM, InMotion Hosting, Matt Mullenweg, Microsoft, Pivotal, >>>>>>>> Produban, >>>>>>>> WANdisco, and Yahoo. >>>>>>>> For more information, visit http://www.apache.org/ or follow @TheASF >>>>>>>>on >>>>>>>> Twitter. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "Apache", "Apache CloudStack", "CloudStack", "ApacheCon", the Apache >>>>>>>> CloudStack logo, and the Apache CloudStack Cloud Monkey logo are >>>>>>>> trademarks >>>>>>>> of The Apache Software Foundation. All other brands and trademarks are the >>>>>>>> property of their respective owners. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> # # # >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> [MEDIA CONTACT -SALLY] >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> ________________________________ >>>>>>>>> From: Sally Khudairi <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>> To: Daan Hoogland <[email protected]>; Giles Sirett >>>>>>>>> <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>> Cc: "[email protected]" >>>>>>>>> <[email protected]>; >>>>>>>>> Pierre-Luc Dion <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>> Sent: Monday, 28 July 2014, 10:06 >>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: press release for 4.4 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Thanks so much for the suggestion, Daan. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I can start drafting something this week. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Kind regards, >>>>>>>>> Sally >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> = = = = = >>>>>>>>> vox +1 617 921 8656 >>>>>>>>> skype sallykhudairi >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> ________________________________ >>>>>>>>>> From: Daan Hoogland <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>>> To: Sally Khudairi <[email protected]>; Giles Sirett >>>>>>>>>> <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>>> Cc: "[email protected]" >>>>>>>>>> <[email protected]>; >>>>>>>>>> Pierre-Luc Dion <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>>> Sent: Monday, 28 July 2014, 4:06 >>>>>>>>>> Subject: press release for 4.4 >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Sally et al, >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> The vp asked me if I could arrange with you to create a press release >>>>>>>>>> that will be inviting to write articles. Pierre-Luc's release notes >>>>>>>>>> should help with that. I can assist but am not the person to do this. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>> Daan >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> > > >
