Eduserv Symposium 2011
12 May 2011
Virtualisation and the Cloud: Realising the benefits of shared infrastructure
The annual Eduserv Symposium is renowned across the communities we serve for delivering thought provoking presentations and discussions around important challenges in the industry. For 2011, the symposium is focussing on cloud computing and virtualisation. With a line-up of thought leading industry speakers, excellent discussions and networking opportunities, this really is a must attend event for IT Managers and Directors as well as anyone else with a vested interest in realising the benefits in the cloud.
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Virtualisation and the Cloud: Realising the benefits of shared infrastructure
As we feel the squeeze, the use of shared virtualised platforms and the cloud will play an increasingly important role in protecting and developing services. This is true both at the level of infrastructure (storage and compute facilities) and enterprise applications (CMS, finance, etc.) as well as in the more well-established examples of email or contact management. This symposium will use a mix of case studies and thought-provoking presentations to challenge our current thinking around efficiency, shared services, impact and effectiveness. It will consider the challenges and benefits of developing and delivering infrastructure and applications through shared virtualised platforms and the cloud (using perspectives from both inside and outside education), and make recommendations about design and implementation choices.
- Hear about the latest developments in the University Modernisation Fund (UMF) shared services in cloud computing infrastructure project
- Understand the strategic role of virtualisation and the cloud in the delivery of shared IT services
- Find out about current and future directions in the provision of cloud solutions for compute and storage, both within academia and beyond
- Cover the issues and challenges associated with these approaches and their impact on efficiency and cost effectiveness
- Listen to practical experiences from institutions already working in the area
- Network with peers who have a shared interest in these issues
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Praise for the previous symposium:
"Once again a fascinating event with interesting speakers"
"First class event. Well organised and enjoyable"
"Excellent day's entertainment! Most illuminating. Thanks to all concerned!"
"Fantastic event, very inspirational speakers, lots of food for thought"
Presentations
- Opening keynote: Situation normal, everything must change!Simon Wardley-,Leading Edge Forum
See associated resources - Shared services in HE IT managementChris Cobb-Pro Vice Chancellor,Roehampton University
See associated resources - The Institutional Data Management Blueprint ProjectKenji Takeda-Senior Lecturer,University of Southampton
See associated resources - Lightning talksKevin Ashley-Director,Digital Curation Centre
Rachel Bruce-Innovation Director, Digital Infrastructure,JISC
Matt Johnson-Head of Infrastructure Development,Eduserv
Dan Perry-Head, Strategy Business,Janet (UK)
See associated resources - Hybrid clouds and mini podsPhil Richards-Director of IT,Loughborough University
See associated resources - The outlook is cloudy - Benefits, pitfalls and issues in building large-scale cloudsTerence Harmer-Technical Director,Belfast e-Science Centre
See associated resources - Closing keynote: Above the clouds - A view from academiaArmando Fox-Adjunct Associate Professor,Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, UC Berkeley
See associated resources
Speakers
- Kevin AshleyDirectorDigital Curation Centre
- Rachel BruceInnovation Director, Digital InfrastructureJISC
- Chris CobbPro Vice ChancellorRoehampton University
- Armando FoxAdjunct Associate ProfessorElectrical Engineering and Computer Science, UC Berkeley
- Terence HarmerTechnical DirectorBelfast e-Science Centre
- Matt JohnsonHead of Infrastructure DevelopmentEduserv
- Dan PerryHead, Strategy BusinessJanet (UK)
- Phil RichardsDirector of ITLoughborough University
- Kenji TakedaSenior LecturerUniversity of Southampton
- Simon WardleyLeading Edge Forum
Agenda
12 May 2011
- 10:00 - 10:30
- Registration and coffee
Registration will be between 10.00-10.30. Refreshments will be provided.
- 10:30 - 10:45
- Welcome and introduction
Eduserv's Chief Executive, Stephen Butcher and Research Programme Director, Andy Powell welcome you to the Symposium and introduce the day.
- 10:45 - 11:30Simon WardleyLeading Edge Forum
- Opening keynote: Situation normal, everything must change!
Simon Wardley from Leading Edge Forum talks on the changes required for success.
- 11:30 - 12:00
- Coffee break
Refreshments will be provided.
- 12:00 - 12:30Chris CobbPro Vice ChancellorRoehampton University
- Shared services in HE IT management
Speaker: Chris Cobbb, the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Roehampton University.
- 12:30 - 13:00Kenji TakedaSenior LecturerUniversity of Southampton
- The Institutional Data Management Blueprint Project
This talk will cover the findings of the IDMB project and their possible impact on institutional attitudes to the use of the cloud.
- 13:00 - 14:00
- Lunch
Lunch will be provided. Details to follow. Please ensure you detail special dietary requirements when booking your place.
- 14:00 - 14:45Kevin AshleyDirectorDigital Curation CentreRachel BruceInnovation Director, Digital InfrastructureJISCMatt JohnsonHead of Infrastructure DevelopmentEduservDan PerryHead, Strategy BusinessJanet (UK)
- Lightning talks
Short talks on University Modernisation Fund (UMF) shared services in cloud computing infrastructure projects.
- 14:45 - 15:15Phil RichardsDirector of ITLoughborough University
- Hybrid clouds and mini pods
Speaker: Phil Richards, Loughborough University's Director of IT.
- 15:15 - 15:45
- Tea break
Refreshments will be provided.
- 15:45 - 16:15Terence HarmerTechnical DirectorBelfast e-Science Centre
- The outlook is cloudy - Benefits, pitfalls and issues in building large-scale clouds
Presentation from Terence Harmer from the Belfast e-Science Centre (BeSC).
- 16:15 - 17:00Armando FoxAdjunct Associate ProfessorElectrical Engineering and Computer Science, UC Berkeley
- Closing keynote: Above the clouds - A view from academia
Speaker: Armando Fox
- 17:00 - 17:10
- Final remarks
Eduserv's Andy Powell will sum up the event.
- 17:10 - 19:00
- Drinks reception
We will be holding a drinks reception at the end of the event.
Worldwide live-streaming timings
All the talks at the symposium will be live-streamed on the web. Check the timings below.
Note: if you are unable to watch the live-stream, videos and slides from each talk will also be made available here shortly after the event.
First morning session (including opening keynote)
UK - 10.30am
US (East coast) - 05.30am
US (West coast) - 02.30am
Australia (Sydney) - 19.30pm
Second morning session
UK - 12.00pm
US (East coast) - 07.00am
US (West coast) - 04.00am
Australia (Sydney) - 21.00pm
First afternoon session
UK - 14.00pm
US (East coast) - 09.00am
US (West coast) - 06.00am
Australia (Sydney) - 23.00pm
Second afternoon session (including closing keynote)
UK - 15.45pm
US (East coast) - 10.45am
US (West coast) - 07.45am
Australia (Sydney) - 00.45am (Friday)