Salesforce.com has helped build a group of certified Force.com developers on oDesk, making our marketplace one of the best resources for buyers looking to use Salesforce.com CRM solutions on the Force.com platform . And we're hearing from the providers offering Force.com skills that being part of this latest certified group on oDesk is paying off as "cloud computing" reaches new heights.

Rakesh Aggarwal is a salesforce.com-certified developer in India who says demand for Force.com implementations has brought him a steady stream of customers since a buyer brought him onto oDesk last summer. The fast-growing group--58 programmers in two weeks--is helping businesses quickly find certified, top-flight talent as they take advantage of the flexibility and savings offered by Software as a Service applications.

"Cloud computing is a simple idea," Rakesh says, "but it can have a huge impact on your business."

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There's plenty of online buzz about oDesk again this month. Our favorite voice of experience was Lisa C's--her "Slightly Skewed Blogging" included a look at the things she would (and wouldn't) do differently if she were starting over again at oDesk. Also, Micah Lacsamana offers part two of her extensive look at how to fill out an oDesk profile, while Fia C. offers "How to Complete or Revamp Your oDesk Profile." Check 'em both out for clever tips that can really pay off.

Gigaom blogger Stacey Higginbotham puts oDesk on a list of "Five Companies That Should Be on Dell's Shopping List." After only five years in business, we should be on Dell Computer's radar? We're flattered...

Lastly, we just launched a new program in which we rank our best providers each month.
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