Insurance

Cloud computing conference presentation for insurance companies.

Your Cloud, My Cloud, Any Cloud.

Keywords: Standards of cloud computing, Ideal infrastructures of cloud computing.
Authors: Martin Schneider, SugarCRM.
Abstract: The buzz around cloud computing has reached a fever pitch. But for many proponents of cloud computing concepts, the infrastructures supporting their views is closed and fixed. But for enterprises to truly benefit from cloud computing concepts, resources must be portable, readily available and open. Learn how commercial open source, non-affiliated distributed computing providers, and the general move towards standards across the board, will enable the true potential of cloud computing.

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?

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.

Data Center Transformation

Keywords: cloud storage, data transformation, virtualization.
Authors: Val Bercovici, NetApp and Storage Networking Industry Association Cloud Storage Initiative and Marty Foltyn, SNIA Cloud Storage Initiative.
Abstract: The data center of the future is possible today for IT environments that are willing to create an architecture that leverages technology where appropriate. This session is designed for storage administrators and storage architects. We will explore how to use existing infrastructure with new technologies to transform your data center. Virtualization, Data de-duplication, Network Consolidation, Green Data-centers and Cloud Storage are all components of future data centers. The most successful organizations will use these technologies and concepts synergistically to lower costs, while meeting service and availability needs.

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.

Impact of Cloud Computing on e-discovery

Session Date & Time: Day 2, March 24, 8.30pm EST (5.30pm West Coast) (45min)
Keywords: e-discovery.
Authors: Shawn Waggoner, Director, Archiving and eDiscovery, Terremark.
Abstract: Cloud Computing has a range of meanings and used to describe everything from Software as a Service (SaaS) to Infrastructure as a Service (Iaas). Regardless of which aspect you are describing, the cloud is here and companies are moving quickly to this new technology. Private and Public sector organizations are migrating their data and information to the cloud. Legal regulations that require keeping certain records versus delegating other types of data to cloud services create confusion in the e-discovery process. Terremark’s presentation will address the commonplace conundrums for today’s organizations considering cloud:

  • What does this mean for e-discovery?
  • Who is responsible for the data?
  • How do you find information on these platforms?
  • How is the data preserved for litigation holds?

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.

Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Meets "The Cloud": A Mandate Emerges.

Keywords: PaaS, Cloud computing benefits, Machine-to-Machine (M2M), asset tracking, SaaS.
Authors: Michael Campbell, President and CEO of SensorLogic™.
Abstract: The potential number of connected devices will reach billions within a small number of years. What’s driving this explosive growth is power of visibility (what is something, where is it, what condition is it in) and the ability to control assets, or change a business process based on this information. Cost and complexity have been inhibitors until now. Michael Campbell, President and CEO of SensorLogic will provide insight as to how delivering Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications through a Cloud platform (PaaS) make business sense as well as address the unique aspects of tracking and monitoring applications that almost mandate a shift to the Cloud Computing model.

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