Free Exhibition and Workshops

Taking place on the 8th May, the FREE Expo and full workshop program will provide delegates with an opportunity to discuss cloud computing with some of the world's top IT vendors, and attend focused seminars designed to tackle specific issues related to adopting the technology.

Workshop Program

9:30-10:10 A Coherent Cloud – Understanding Business Models and Strategy

• Scope of cloud in the region: the current and exaggerated necessities for cloud

• Defining the core fundamentals of cloud adoption

• Identifying the potential challenges in cloud adoption

10:25-11:05 Customising your Cloud - Making the Right Decision for your Organisation

• What model fits you best?

• Baby steps to the cloud – starting with virtualization

• Understanding Cloud vendor/channel partner roles and relationships

• Cloudsourcing vs. Outsourcing

11:20-12:00 The Changing Role of the CIO

• How will roles change when developing the cloud?

• The Impact of cloud based services on the structure and operations of the IT Department

• Choosing the right vendor to work with

• Understanding the end to end process

12:15-12:55 Virtualization – The Route to the Cloud

• Definitions of platforms and technologies

• Key drivers and outcomes

• Cloud benefits with virtualization

• Potential challenges

13:10 -13:50 How to Develop your Hybrid Cloud

• Public vs. Private

• Optimising the performance of Cloud Computing

• Hybrid cloud solutions

14:05–14:45 Exploring the Future Potential of the Cloud Computing Market for Operators

• The changing landscape for telecom operators

• Where are the expected areas of growth?

• What developments can we expect for the industry?

• Mobile Clouds – The micro cloud of the future

15:00- 15:40 The Economic Drive of Cloud Computing

• What are the economics of a winning Cloud partnership?

• How ROI can be demonstrated?

• Building the most cost and power efficient cloud computing infrastructure

For further details on our free workshop program, please contact Alexandra Sylvester on +44(0) 845 519 1230 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it