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Management World Americas 2009

Course Descriptions

Cloud Computing for the Global Enterprise

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Everybody is talking about Cloud Computing, Private Cloud Computing, Virtualisation, Software-as-a-Service to name but a few of the many buzz words that are associated with Cloud Computing. There is also much discussion about the fact that Cloud Computing promises to reduce costs and power requirements as well as to increase IT efficiency within organisations, yet everybody has their own understanding of what Cloud Computing is and many people don’t know where to start with Cloud Computing!

Cloud Essential is pleased to announce the Cloud Computing for the Global Enterprise Briefing at the TM Forum Management World Americas, to help you to gain a better understanding of Cloud Computing and ultimately to provide you with insight into the Cloud Computing landscape, the pro’s and con’s of Cloud Computing and the factors you need to consider to be ready to embrace Cloud Computing (Private Cloud).


Who should attend? Pre-requisites
C-Level executives and business managers None

Technology covered
This course will provide an understanding of what Cloud Computing is, an overview of the Cloud Computing landscape, the pros and cons of Cloud Computing and the factors you need to consider to be ready to embrace Cloud Computing and what your next steps ought to be.

Upon completion, you will:
  • Understand Cloud Computing, Private Cloud and Hybrid Cloud
  • Recognize the pros and cons of Cloud Computing
  • Appreciate the potential value of engaging Cloud Computing
  • Be prepared for organizational challenges that they may encounter
  • Know what the next steps are to be able to adopt Private Cloud
  • Get insight as to what the future holds for Cloud Computing

Agenda:

  • Cloud Computing Landscape
    • Definition and Taxonomy of Cloud Computing
    • Current Cloud Market
    • Public Cloud, Private Cloud and Hybrid Cloud
  • Value for the Enterprise and the Economic Model
  • Challenges For Your Enterprise
    • Business Challenges
    • Strategic Challenges
    • Financial Challenges
    • Technical Challenges
    • Implementation Challenges
  • 10 Steps to Cloud Private
  • Summary & Discussion

*This is an external course, the content of which has been prepared solely by the presenter. The content does not necessarily represent the views or positions of TM Forum.