DG Connect (Unit E2) launches a web-based Public Consultation with a view to defining future research priorities in Cloud Computing, Software and Services, ahead of the H2020 ICT Work Programme 2014-15. All interested stakeholders (industry, research centres, academia, SMEs and users) are warmly invited to contribute.

The consultation will run from February 27th until April 2nd 2013.

When this consultation is completed, a post-consultation Workshop will be held in Brussels on Wednesday, 17 April 2013 in order to discuss and validate the views expressed by different actors during the consultation.

To find out more about this consultation please follow the link https://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/public-consultation-advanced-cloud-infrastructures-and-services

There is an event on "Cloud and your business". It will take place in London, UK on 19^th March 2013. Beneath you will find the link to the event, a short description, the programme and some information how you can register.

Link: http://www.smi-online.co.uk/utility/uk/masterclass/cloud-demystified-for-the-utilities-sector?

Cloud Computing promises to reduce costs and to push innovation; however, before deciding whether to incorporate this within your business model, it is wise to recognise the factors associated with this technology first. Against this backdrop, SMi Group’s timely, interactive masterclass will provide an overview of what the Cloud is, but more importantly, what the Cloud is not.

Key concerns and the realities of what it means to have your business in the Cloud will be carefully considered and addressed as potential issues of buying into the Cloud. How to avoid these potential issues will be demonstrated along with some practical examples of how you might employ the Cloud. In addition to soVision, this full-day session will feature a Cloud infrastructure expert from Rise to discuss some of the more technical aspects of the infrastructure behind the scenes.

Programme:
09.00   Welcome & Introductions

09.10   What the Cloud is, but more importantly, what the Cloud isn't
• Understand how your organisation can benefit and if it is the right fit for your business
• Realise the differences between various Cloud Providers in the marketplace

09.50   Security and Risk Concerns shifting to a Cloud environment
• Comparison of IaaS provider Datacentre level security and typical end user network security
• Cost, Downtime, Maintenance, Redundancy, Performance

10.50   Morning Coffee

11.10   Live demonstrations of Cloud solutions applied in a various business scenarios
• The benefits a hosted desktop solution brings
• See real-time secure collaborative communications on multiple devices, ie. iPhone/iPad, Thin Client, Laptops, and others…

12.00   Group Discussion

12.30   End of Session

HOW TO BOOK
Register online: www.smi-online.co.uk/utilities-cloud.asp
Contact Teri Arri
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7827 6162
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The new leaflet is available.

Take a look on it here: TCLOUDS LEAFLET