Talkin' Cloud, produced by Nine Lives Media, is the go-to guide for cloud computing in the IT channel.

The site is a video blog, a forum, and a platform for informed opinions covering "the cloud," but without the hype. The target audience reaches value-added resellers (VARs), managed services providers (MSPs), solutions providers, cloud integrators, and cloud services providers (CSPs). Users of Talkin' Cloud can find reliable, timely information on cloud services, cloud partner programs, and recurring revenue opportunities.

Talkin' Cloud is an integrated media platform. Their editorial content and related services include:

• The Talkin' Cloud FastChat video blog
• The Talkin' Cloud traditional blog
• The Talkin’ Cloud 50 — an annual look at 50 VARs, MSPs, and cloud services providers that are thriving in the cloud
• Channel Expert Hour with regular interactive webcasts
• Weekly e-newsletter
• Guest commentary from industry experts, pundits, and skeptics
• Guest speaking and event moderation
• Traditional and sponsored research
• Databases
• Custom media