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 FAQ: Overview

 
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What is “Cloud Computing”?
The use of the word “Cloud” as it pertains to IT has generally been interpreted to mean the “Internet”. The following simple definition of “Cloud computing” was taken from Wikipedia:
“Cloud computing is Internet-based computing, whereby shared servers provide resources, software, and data to computers and other devices on demand, as with the electricity grid. Cloud computing is a natural evolution of the widespread adoption of virtualization, service-oriented architecture and utility computing. Details are abstracted from consumers, who no longer have need for expertise in, or control over, the technology infrastructure "in the cloud" that supports them.

Cloud computing describes a new supplement, consumption, and delivery model for IT services based on the Internet, and it typically involves over-the-Internet provision of dynamically scalable and often virtualized resources. It is a byproduct and consequence of the ease-of-access to remote computing sites provided by the Internet. This frequently takes the form of web-based tools or applications that users can access and use through a web browser as if it was a program installed locally on their own computer.”​

How is “Cloud Computing” having an effect on our daily lives?
There is absolutely no question that “Cloud computing” is having an increasing effect upon the daily working lives of IT professionals and ultimately indeed all of us. Those who recognize that and work to educate themselves and keep up with technological change will reap the rewards. “Cloud computing” services are now available from an increasing number of vendors, Azure from Microsoft for example, only serving to highlight the anticipated commercial importance for computing in the future.​

What is “24 Hours in the Cloud”?
Recognizing the importance of “Cloud computing” education to the IT professional GITCA and Microsoft are working together to stage an event called “24 Hours in the Cloud”. This will consist of an online virtual event where you will be able to log on and attend sessions just as if you were at a physical conference. You will even be able to ask questions of the presenters and other attendees, as well as fill your event bag with valuable content from the event.

Who is this event for?
It is intended that the presentations will be done in collaboration with User Groups/Associations around the world that are GITCA member organizations. The presentations will be open to all who wish to attend. All of the presentations will be recorded for later re-viewing or viewing by those who could not attend at the specified time. The event is scheduled for April 19th 2011

How can I get involved?
Much work needs to be done to plan and effectively execute such a project. Accordingly we are asking for your immediate assistance with three things:

  • A suggested list of topics for “Cloud computing”
  • If you wish to participate, a declared interest from your User Group/Association complete with a topic and 250 word abstract outlining the presentation and if possible an 150 word bio for the suggested speaker
  • A preferred time zone for the presentation
    What is the deadline for submissions?
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What is the deadline for submissions?
The deadline for submissions is March 18th, 2011. Please email any input to 24HitC@GITCA.org.​

Who can I contact for more information?
To plan and execute the project a Working Party consisting of the following people has been formed:

  • Ashwin Kini – working party leader [Global Vice-Chair of GITCA]
  • Graham Jones [Global Chair of GITCA]
  • Lee Benjamin [Global Secretary of GITCA
  •  Jay Ferron [Global Director-at-large of GITCA]
  • Felipe Zuniga [GITCA Regional Chair for LATAM]
  • Nancy Mesquita [GITCA Global Board Admin Assistant]
  • Graham Watson [Manager Microsoft UGSS]

Although we do not wish to increase the size of the working party for practical purposes, if you wish to assist the working party in execution of the project please email info@GITCA.org with 24HitC as the subject.​

Who can benefit from this event?
This is a great opportunity to demonstrate the strength, knowledge and importance of the “community”. So let’s all work together to make this a huge success.

GITCA Global Board​