Cloud computing innovation council - Overview

Editor's Notes

• #2: Cloud Computing is a new paradigm in Information technology with far reaching implications to the role of IT, deployment of IT and innovations required in associated technology areas and business models . As India moves towards IT enablement of governance, businesses and consumer services, it is imperative that we adopt the latest technologies, and further innovate to make IT affordable and scalable to the diverse needs of the country. In that direction, Cloud Computing promises to be the “next big thing ” in IT infrastructure and is poised to enable the next gen computing framework for the developing world.. We need to bring together the huge technical expertise available in the country in this area, and work towards defining a blueprint for IT innovation centered around Cloud Computing. We present a proposal to create a national level innovation council, consisting of experts across industry, academia and professional bodies, which will serve as a think-tank for driving technological innovations across the Cloud Computing ecosystem in India. This will help spearhead India towards world class IT infrastructure and innovation leadership.  
• #3: There is already deep knowledge & expertise available in the country in Cloud Computing and associated technologies, as well as business and regulatory areas applicable to Cloud. Subject matter experts from private and public R&D institutions, academia and business community have responded very enthusiastically to the call for the formation of this CLOUD COMPUTING Innovation Council   The CLOUD COMPUTING INNOVATION COUNCIL is a collaboration platform with the objective of bringing together technical experts from across Industry, Academia and Government to drive innovation around Cloud Computing technologies. These innovations are focused towards India emerging as a global leader in cloud computing technologies & services as well as accelerating adoption and deployment of cloud computing in the country. Goals : This council would have the following goals 1. Publishing a white paper outlining a 3 to 5 year roadmap for Innovations around CLOUD COMPUTING to: Accelerate the adoption and deployment of Cloud Computing as the IT Infrastructure of choice by various market segments in the country. Spanning across – Government (eGovernance, eHealth, eEducation) Large enterprises (banks, telecom, transport, manufacturing etc.) New SME’s with special focus on removing barriers to adoption, leveraging lessons from telecom & mobile success story. Accelerate the emergence of India as a globally competitive provider of Cloud Services & Infrastructure Leveraging lessons from the global success of IT/ITES and VLSI design communities   2. Provide recommendations for –   Standards development, adoption & deployment (Interoperability test bed etc.) Focused research and capability building initiatives Industry – academia- government collaborations Specific proposals for Innovative Cloud based solutions, delivery models, IP and product development by the Start-up ecosystem IT/ITES Sector Domestic and Global R&D labs Public Private Partnerships Regulatory, Legislation and Policy issues to promote innovation
• #5: Suggestion by Manoj to merge Section 2.2 and 3.1 How about Cloud Management and SLA’s ?
• #10: PHASE 1 : INCUBATION Industry Connections -- Individual based program detailed in the Industry Connections Policies and Procedure document. Oversight by IEEE-SA Industry Connections . Executive Committee (5 to 15 members) : Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary New Appointments to Ad hoc Committees Fortnightly release of White Paper updates Sponsorship of operational model – Program Manager, Web master, Administrative Assistant Planning of Workshops, stake holder consultations Review of Ad hoc Committees Ad hoc Committtees – Chair, Vice Chair Preparation of the sub-sections Innovation Proposals – concept, funding model, tracking progress Recommendations of Stake holder consultations PHASE 2 : MATURATION --- Governing Council provides strategic direction to the Executive Committee. It comprises key decision makers and thought leaders from across Industry, Academia and Government. Advisors and consultants on strategic areas can be appointed for 6 months to 1 year. Governing Council responsibilities include : Recommend New members to the Executive Council : Identify gaps and new focus areas for the Executive Council. Solicit nominations and finalise new appointments to the Executive Council. Review the Innovation Proposals and solicit funding sources : The EC shall review the various Innovation Proposals and their progress during execution with the intention of helping steer them to success. EC members shall pro-actively solicit funds and resources for successful execution of the Innovation Proposals. Branding and Strategic Affiliations : Pro-actively engage in branding exercises in order to promote participation and support for the working groups. Foster strategic affiliations with various global (eg. SNIA, DMTF, IEEE, OSF, ONF etc ..), government (DEITY, DOT etc) and industry(CII, NASSCOM etc.) entities . The Executive Committee provides high-level guidance regarding technical areas related to next-generation CLOUD COMPUTING technologies. Executive Committee members bring extensive technical expertise across Industry, Academia and Government. The Chair of the various working groups are de facto members of the Executive Committee. The Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer are selected from this team. Operational support is provided by a small sectretariat comprising of a Program Manager, Webmaster, Administrative Assistant. Executive Committee term appointments are annual, and the chair, vice-chair position rotates quarterly. Advisors and consultants for specific technology may be appointed for 6 months to 1 year. Executive Committee responsibilities include: Create and Oversee Working Groups : Any EC member can recommend a new working group. Each recommendation must include technical and market justification and clearly defined requirements. EC members can also recommend changes to a workgroup’s charter. Review the Innovation Proposals and solicit funding sources : The EC shall review the various Innovation Proposals and their progress during execution with the intention of helping steer them to success. EC members shall pro-actively solicit funds and resources for successful execution of the Innovation Proposals. Identify Issues for Resolution : The EC identifies high-level operational, technical and architectural issues that should be resolved before moving forward with the Innovation Proposals. Manage Affiliations : The EC advises the Governing Council regarding entities that are under consideration for affiliation with Cloud Computing Innovation Council. Working groups tackle the most important task of forming collaborative teams to generate Innovation Proposals . They would pro-actively engage with global experts. They would seek out support and funding for these proposals and oversee their execution. They would make recommendations to the EC and Governing Council. The Innovation Proposals would take the form of : 1. Pilot Project Proposals 2. Research Project Proposals 3. Interoperability & Standards development Proposals 4. Entity incubation Proposals 5. Capability building proposals Knowledge sharing events – conferences, workshops etc Training – e Learning Rewards & Recognitions – Challenges, Awards, fellowships etc …
• #11: Vision, scope and organisational approach to be published AND APPROVED. Everyone to sign up for a working group and role. Proposals for renaming council 3 proposals from Dr Prabhu, connection to S Korea - kaas, webservices framework, apps store on NOFN, NKN. Gopal presented the 2/3/5 year vison and summary of Gairola discussion – Focus to be on Global leadership . The presentation to be incorporated into the Vision secion of the white paper every one to send one liner, role in council and picture for the conference Prashant & Rohan to publish the blueprint for Innovation ecosystem. Emphasis on leading w Innovation , creating a vibrant research and innovation around cloud. Inputs from Dr Janakiram eHealth sub committee to be formed lead by Vibhakar Bhushan, 4 BIG data – very nascent in India looking forward focus on ehealth, egovernance to begin with. Data culture to be created Aadhar data --- focus for Innovation & Analytics BIG data being available to small players -- Data Stores 2. Mohan Saas –Applications – Proactive creation and usage of Apps on the egovernance infrastructure . 3. Interoperability – Participation in Standards 4. Regulation and Policies – impacting movement to cloud 5. Regulation & Policies – India specific surveys, 6. IEEE SA is happy to help incubate this effort. From concept to execution and market acceptance . IIP,IEEE-SA Ind Conn is the right forum to promote this …
• #18: Steve Diamond and Wayne Adams in EMC – PRESIDENT OF SNIA
• #19: Suggestion by Manoj to merge Section 2.2 and 3.1 How about Cloud Management and SLA’s ?