C-Level Government Executives Headline FOSE Cloud & Virtualization Conference

March 22, 2012 Off By David
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Amplified efforts to cut spending and increase the efficiency of federal information technology (IT) has accelerated agencies’ adoption of cloud computing. With all federal agencies required to complete at least three cloud projects by June 2012, the pressure has increased to make fast but informed decisions. The Cloud & Virtualization Conference at FOSE 2012 will offer cloud adopters everything they need to know about acquiring and deploying cloud computing services, including privacy and security concerns. This program includes free workshops, education theaters and CloudCamp, an intensive session for attendees to exchange ideas, address challenges and share best practices. FOSE 2012 will take place April 3-5, 2012 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C…

“The public sector has the potential to be the largest purchaser of cloud services, increasing the federal government’s role as a major influencer in shaping policies and how cloud services will be purchased and consumed in the future,” said Daniel McKinnon, Vice President, Government Events, 1105 Media, Inc. “FOSE will provide a deep dive into the latest issues facing the federal government, including lessons learned by agencies at the forefront of the cloud model and insights into the new Cloud Roadmap.”

Conference speakers include subject matter experts from a breadth of agencies – each addressing the various challenges and risks facing cloud adoption – such as:

  • Peter Tseronis, Chief Technology Officer, Department of Energy
  • David McClure, Associate Administrator, Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies, General Services Administration
  • Teresa Takai, Chief Information Officer, Department of Defense
  • Travis Howerton, Chief Technology Officer, National Nuclear Security Administration
  • Adam Goldberg, Executive Architect, Office of Financial Innovation and Transformation, Department of the Treasury

The Cloud Management and Policy track will cover the Future First IT agenda; how cloud computing will play a key role in enabling smarter decisions and expenditures; a discussion on how cloud computing will enable an era of innovation; plus a presentation from three key members of the Federal CIO Council who will reflect on the value of cloud computing trends, how they are implementing OMB guidance and their priorities for action. The following topics will also be covered:

  • Conference Keynote: Cloud Security – A Business Transformation Nirvana or Security Nightmare?
  • Future First IT: Creating a Cloud Strategy for Transformation, Coordination and Integration
  • The So What Factor: A CIO Perspective
  • Cloud Control – Assurance in a Massively Scalable World
  • Make it Happen: A Realistic Plan for Datacenter Consolidation and Cloud Migration
  • Cloud First: Key Government Considerations for Selecting the Right Service Provider

The Cloud Technology track will provide attendees an opportunity to learn why it is essential to clearly define an agency’s requirements before entering cloud computing contracts, and discover how to securely blend existing infrastructure into a cloud framework. Additionally, this track examines the steps in building a trusted hybrid cloud, from virtualization and process changes to philosophy and design concepts. The following sessions will also be covered:

  • Conference Keynote: Cloud Security – A Business Transformation Nirvana or Security Nightmare?
  • Optimizing Control and Security in Your Cloud
  • Architecting Your Roadmap: Common Computing Environments and the Cloud
  • Back Office Clouds – Transitioning to Cloud-based Print, Financial Management and HR Systems
  • Future Trends – Early Examples that Paint the Picture of Tomorrow
  • Future Trends – How Cloud will Change Government

To access the full program agenda, visit www.fose.com.

In addition to the comprehensive paid Cloud & Virtualization Conference program, FOSE will feature free educational opportunities related to this topic on the show floor, including:

  • How K2 Uses Team Foundation Server to Build Work Class Software
  • CAP Information Session
  • Learn About Liferay Portal EE. A Game Changer in Functionality, Capability and Cost
  • Taking the Cloudiness Out of Your Cloud Computing Initiatives
  • Enabling the Mobile Workstyle
  • Telework to Take Your Agency Anywhere. Securely Connect Using Virtualization
  • CloudCamp

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