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
Dan Perry-Head, Strategy Business,Janet (UK)
Rachel Bruce-Innovation Director, Digital Infrastructure,JISC
Matt Johnson-Head of Research and Development,Eduserv
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
- Armando FoxAdjunct Associate ProfessorElectrical Engineering and Computer Science, UC Berkeley
- Kevin AshleyDirectorDigital Curation Centre
- Simon WardleyLeading Edge Forum
- Terence HarmerTechnical DirectorBelfast e-Science Centre
- Chris CobbPro Vice ChancellorRoehampton University
- Dan PerryHead, Strategy BusinessJanet (UK)
- Kenji TakedaSenior LecturerUniversity of Southampton
- Phil RichardsDirector of ITLoughborough University
- Rachel BruceInnovation Director, Digital InfrastructureJISC
- Matt JohnsonHead of Research and DevelopmentEduservlabs.eduserv.org.uk
Agenda
12 May 2011
- 10:00 - 10:30
- Registration and coffee
- 10:30 - 10:45
- Welcome and introduction
- 10:45 - 11:30Simon WardleyLeading Edge Forum
- Opening keynote: Situation normal, everything must change!
- 11:30 - 12:00
- Coffee break
- 12:00 - 12:30Chris CobbPro Vice ChancellorRoehampton University
- Shared services in HE IT management
- 12:30 - 13:00Kenji TakedaSenior LecturerUniversity of Southampton
- The Institutional Data Management Blueprint Project
- 13:00 - 14:00
- Lunch
- 14:00 - 14:45Kevin AshleyDirectorDigital Curation CentreDan PerryHead, Strategy BusinessJanet (UK)Rachel BruceInnovation Director, Digital InfrastructureJISCMatt JohnsonHead of Research and DevelopmentEduserv
- Lightning talks
- 14:45 - 15:15Phil RichardsDirector of ITLoughborough University
- Hybrid clouds and mini pods
- 15:15 - 15:45
- Tea break
- 15:45 - 16:15Terence HarmerTechnical DirectorBelfast e-Science Centre
- The outlook is cloudy - Benefits, pitfalls and issues in building large-scale clouds
- 16:15 - 17:00Armando FoxAdjunct Associate ProfessorElectrical Engineering and Computer Science, UC Berkeley
- Closing keynote: Above the clouds - A view from academia
- 17:00 - 17:10
- Final remarks
- 17:10 - 19:00
- Drinks reception
The Eduserv Symposium 2011 is a free-to-attend event. Places are limited, therefore priority tickets for the Symposium are given to the communities we serve – these include education (higher and further education institutions), central government, local government, health and not- for-profit. If you work for an institution in one of these sectors, you are guaranteed a place when you reserve a ticket.
To ensure a good mix of delegates, we have also allocated a proportion of tickets to other sectors including the commercial sector. We hope to be able to accommodate everyone but this will depend on demand so please wait for our confirmation before you make your travel arrangements.
To ensure that delegates attend the event, Eduserv reserve the right to apply a no show fee of £100 unless you have given us notice of not being able to attend at least a week before 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)
Royal College of Physicians
11 St Andrews Place
Regents Park
London
NW1 4LE