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Cloud computing conference presentation for financial industry.

Leveraging the Value of Big Data in the Cloud

Session Date & Time: Day 2, March 24, 11:15am EST (8:15 am PST) (45 minutes)
Keywords: Big Data in Cloud.
Authors: Dr. Reichental, PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Abstract: cloud computing conference 2010The volume of data being created and made accessible via the cloud by individuals and enterprises is rising exponentially. Whether by intent, or as an unintended consequence of our activities, our digital world is generating a data footprint unprecedented in magnitude. We call this emerging phenomenon big data. While big data presents a number of challenges related to such areas as data management and privacy, it clearly introduces a whole new set of opportunities for individuals and organizations. Massive stores of data, and here's the key: openly accessible, enables completely new innovation. Harvesting this data can result in formerly unanswerable questions to get answered; it may enable completely new questions to be asked; and re-purposing the data can create completely new value.

Big data is quickly becoming a boon for decision-makers in any capacity. Provide open-access to your data to your staff or the marketplace, and they may present it back to you in ways that boost your business or build new opportunities. Governments all over the world are making available their massive data warehouses in standard formats via the cloud that are empowering citizens to build new applications and apply new solutions to everything from crime fighting to resource allocation. This presentation is a primer into this emerging and valuable space. It will cover a thorough explanation of big data, why it matters, where it is headed, and the opportunity for organizations. While it will focus on the positives of big data, it will touch on some of the implicit risks and challenges.

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Financial Management Services Cloud

Date: Day 3, March 25, 19:30 EST (45 min)
Keywords: federal financial management, cloud financial management, financial transparency, financial compliance, Enterprise Share Service Provider
Abstract:
With the new administration there is plenty of discussion around accountability, compliance and financial responsibility, but few agencies have been able to point to public successes.

Government transformation, critically needed in financial management, can be implemented within federal agencies with the right solution. Utilizing tools such as a commercial Shared Service Provider for government agencies in a cloud computing-based solution will allow an agency to drive efficiencies in financial management and compliance, with a seamless transition from an existing environment to a new solution. Ultimately, the solution will enable an agency to focus on its core mission.

We can provide a case study on how a cloud, SSP-based financial management solution was implemented with the Department of Labor in just 18 months; with no disruption of work and under a strategic Change Management focus.

Pothiraj Selvaraj
CIO
Global Computer Enterprises (GCE)

Pothiraj Selvaraj is the CIO of Global Computer Enterprises (GCE) Federal.  His skills include expertise in cloud computing, grid based high performance computing, SOA, BPM, Security and application usability, involving open source development, thus delivering high value to the government agencies. GCE is a Federal Government Contractor pioneering in software as a service cloud offering to the federal government.  GCE has been delivering superior quality products and services to the government since 1998. 

Finance in a Cloud

Session Date and Time: Day 1, March 23, 6:45pm EST (3.15pm West Coast)- (45min)
Keywords: Finance.
Authors: cloud computingRobert Kugel, VP & Global Research Director, Ventana Research.
Abstract: Cloud computing is an important innovation that will help finance organizations save time and money while improving their strategic value to the company. It can deliver new capabilities to improve operational efficiency. The cloud makes it possible to interact with customers and collaborate with suppliers or partners. For companies that cannot or do not want to support on-premises software, cloud computing can substantially broaden the scope of available computing resources, and for many midsize and smaller companies the cloud for the first time makes available large company capabilities. Robert Kugel, SVP and Global Research Director of business research at business research and advisory services firm Ventana Research, summarizes the current landscape of available financial applications as services in the cloud and explores what companies can achieve with them, the risks in cloud computing and how best to address them.

How Cloud is working as a disruptor to shake up middleware design.

Session Date & Time: Day 2 March 24 11:15am EST (8:15AM PST) (45min)
Keywords: websphere, grid.
Authors: Lan Vuong, WebSphere Technical Evangelist at IBM.
Abstract: Cloud technology is changing the game. Many of the long held assumptions are being thrown away and this will cause design assumptions which traditional middleware has been built with to be re-examined.

Lowering the Barrier for Deploying Disaster Recovery: Email Continuity and Secure Hosting in the Cloud.

Keywords: Amazon, Oracle, EC2, performance, AWS.
Authors: Christina Del Villar and Manish Kalia, Teneros.
Abstract: Site level outages represent a significant threat to messaging infrastructure and email continuity. Natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and fires can do significant damage requiring weeks or even months for infrastructure repair. Human error can cause similar breaks in power and network infrastructure, impacting messaging systems for long periods. Effects from messaging outages can threaten the health of the business itself causing loss of revenue, reputation and customers, and can even lead to bankruptcy.

Cloud Security and Privileged Identities in the Cloud

Keywords: security, privileged identities, password management, identity management.
Authors: Philip Lieberman, founder and CEO of Lieberman Software.
Abstract:
Major ISPs and cloud vendors have begun the difficult task of integrating security solutions that are capable of managing the
large number of privileged identities that make up their infrastructure (hardware, VM hosts, VM Image OS, application stacks). How can we trust in the cloud if the vendors of cloud-based infrastructure neglect to implement both process and technology to assure that segregation of duties is enforced as well as the management of identities between customer and cloud vendor? What about security auditing of cloud-based solutions in a multi-tenancy environment?

The Cloud Data Management Interface (CDMI) - The Cloud Storage Standard

Keywords: cloud standards, public clouds, private clouds.
Authors: Mark Carlson, Oracle and Vincent Franceschini, Hitachi Data Systems and Marty Foltyn, SNIA Cloud Storage Initiative.
Abstract: The SNIA has published the CDMI Cloud Storage standard for implementation by cloud storage vendors as well as Public and Private clouds. This tutorial will overview the features of the new standard and explain how interoperability between clouds is achieved.

Federal Department leads the way with enterprise-level Cloud Computing Solution

Keywords: federal financial management, cloud financial management, financial transparency, financial compliance, Enterprise Share Service Provider.
Authors: Ray Musilmani, CEO for GCE and David Lucas, Chief Strategy Officer for GCE.
Abstract: With the new administration there is plenty of discussion around accountability, compliance and financial responsibility, but few agencies have been able to point to public successes.
Government transformation, critically needed in financial management, can be implemented within federal agencies with the right solution. Utilizing tools such as a commercial Shared Service Provider for government agencies in a cloud computing-based solution will allow an agency to drive efficiencies in financial management and compliance, with a seamless transition from an existing environment to a new solution. Ultimately, the solution will enable an agency to focus on its core mission.

Cloud Security: What Organizations Need to Know.

Keywords: Cloud Security, Workflows, Workloads.
Authors: Dipto Chakravarty, VP of Novell.
Abstract: Many people believe you can take traditional identity and security practices, throw them in a cloud environment, and expect everything to work just fine. Not so! Businesses taking advantage of cloud computing should utilize cloud security approaches that support sharing of roles, policies, and workflows, rather than merely providing single sign-on.

Securing the Cloud

Date & Time: Day 3, March 25, 5:30 pm EST / 2:30 pm PST- (60min)
Keywords: Cloud Computing Security, Data Security.
Authors: Pete Nicoletti, VP of Secure Information Services at Terremark.
Abstract: With data moving beyond the physical walls of an organization, data security has become exponentially more complex with rapidly evolving risks. The introduction of cloud computing brings new questions around sensitive data protection. In this session, Terremark will present strategies for achieving data security within the different virtual environments—public, private, and hybrid clouds – and the technology behind it.

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