Cloud Computing

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Tuesday 21st September 2010, One Wimpole Street - London, 09:20 - 16:00

Cloud Computing: Transforming ICT Delivery

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Overview

A government cloud infrastructure (G-Cloud) is currently being developed that will enable public bodies to host their ICT systems from a secure, resilient and cost-effective service environment. Multiple services will be available from multiple suppliers which will make it quicker and cheaper for public sector bodies to switch suppliers if they face service or delivery issues. The former government aimed to produce a prototype development infrastructure in early 2010. This will be used to validate the model for a number of initial services and the new approach should be ready to use as the standard model by the end of 2010.

The G-Cloud computing is a key enabler of the £3.2bn savings per year outlined in the former government’s Operational Efficiency Programme as it provides the access point for ICT services, applications and assets. In addition to enabling savings the Government Cloud will also help to increase the role for shared services. Cloud computing models include several different types of on-demand computing, namely:

software as a service (Saas);
platform as a service (PaaS); and
infrastructure as a service (IaaS).

It is clear that there will be a major shift in the ICT industry to the cloud model, and that the benefits will be substantial. The current government also recognises the benefits of cloud computing. According to Adam Afriyie MP “there are massive benefits and savings to be gained, including more flexibility for users, better value for the taxpayer, and even improved energy efficiency, as remote data centres fire-up only when needed”.

However, despite the advantages of cloud computing concerns remain over data security. In the short term it will be possible to mitigate many of the risks by putting in place a private cloud for government.

This event will offer delegates the opportunity to hear about the potential and future of cloud computing in all areas of government, local government, health sector, education, criminal justice and the private sector.

Agenda

09:20	Registration and Coffee
10:00	Chair’s Welcome Address Dr Louise Bennett, Chair, BCS Security Forum (BCS) (CONFIRMED)
10:05	Cloud in the Public Sector: Delivering the G-Cloud Efficiency benefits associated with this – more flexible, scalable, increased storage and reduced cost The potential for a Government Applications Store The future impact of G-Cloud on shared services How will G-Cloud impact on the way ICT is procured and supplied The importance of cross government data centre strategy How can cloud computing help meet environmental and sustainability targets Increasing capability within Government: drawing on best practice from other countries Future of private and public cloud Andy Tait, Deputy Director, G-Cloud, Apps Store and Data Centre Consolidation, Cabinet Office (CONFIRMED)
10:25	Building a Secure Cloud Infrastructure Delivering confidence in information assurance Mitigating risks by putting in place a private cloud for government Establishing clear lines of accountability and responsibility What challenges does cloud computing present to senior management and legal teams? Who owns the data in the clouds? Respecting data privacy: changing the culture around data handling Darron Stronge, Principal IA Consultant, CESG (CONFIRMED)
10:45	Cloud Computing: Enhancing Protection, Minimising Risk Rebuilding public confidence: information sharing and data protection Clear processes, procedures and practice: promoting accountability by building transparent structures Handling personal information: embedding best-practice in organisations Clear, modern, legal framework: access, security and consent Next generation data protection law Iain Bourne, Group Manager - Policy Delivery, Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) (CONFIRMED)
11:05	Questions and Answers Session
11:25	Coffee Break and Networking
11:45	Cloud Computing: Transforming ICT Delivery Cloud computing: opportunities and challenges for government Transforming how IT services are procured and used Distinction between consuming and computing The business case for cloud computing Dr Richard Sykes, Board member, Intellect (CONFIRMED)
12:05	G-Cloud – Improving the Delivery of Shared Services Can improved services be delivered at a lower cost and with less impact on the environment? Developing a roadmap for the delivery of the cloud Making the marketplace for technology across government more open and competitive Supporting and encouraging the adoption of higher levels of standardisation and sharing The challenges of delivering a private government cloud computing infrastructure Encouraging cooperation and collaboration between public sector organisations The future impact of G-Cloud on shared services Ian Osborne, Director, Digital Systems Knowledge Transfer Network, Intellect (CONFIRMED)
12:25	Questions and Answers Session
12:45	Lunch and Networking
13:45	Cloud Computing - Applications in the Real World The key business benefits of adopting cloud computing Cultural challenges cloud brings Effective planning for a transition to cloud computing Virtualisation: improving services while reducing provisional costs IT savings with right planning Best practice for the public sector David Wilde, Chief Information Officer, Westminster City Council (CONFIRMED)
14:05	Moving Towards Cloud in the Health Sector How can the health sector can gain greater value from its infrastructure by moving services into the cloud Harnessing maximum benefits out of cloud computing What will make cloud services compelling for every NHS organisation? Increasing operational efficiency and reducing costs in the health sector Increasing competitive advantage through innovation Importance of infrastructure in delivering 21st century healthcare How do we balance the local services, local choice agenda with the cost advantage of private cloud services? Overcoming the security and confidentiality problems Miles Gray, Hardware Platform Architect, NHS Connecting for Health (CONFIRMED)
14:25	Coffee Break and Networking
14:45	Cloud Computing – Empowering the Citizen? Understanding the business case: the benefits and challenges of delivering services through a cloud computing infrastructure Data sharing: privacy and data loss Proactive communities of interest – empowering citizens and service users to become more involved in the design and provision of services The citizen as collaborator? Public sector web services and mash-ups Digital exclusion and digital literacy: how do we effectively meet the needs of the whole of the community? Professor John Darlington, Professor and Director of London e-Science Centre, Imperial College London (CONFIRMED)
15:05	The Green Cloud: How can Cloud Computing Reduce Energy Consumption How can the government cloud enable us to meet environmental and sustainability targets Reducing the number of government data centres Data Centre Strategy: achieving a reduction of up to 75% in power and cooling requirement Sharing ICT infrastructures – reducing energy consumption Bob Crooks, Green ICT Programme Leader, Defra (CONFIRMED)
15:25	Questions and Answers Session
16:00	Chair's Summary and Close

*programme subject to change without notice

Exhibitor

SunGard Public Sector UK

NCC Group

Audience

Delegates will include chief information officers, chief technology officers, strategy directors, database/data center managers, network systems directors, heads of telecoms, hosting managers, telecommunication managers, compliance and policy managers, network managers, system and network integrators, IT directors, infrastructure directors, heads of shared services, heads of information compliance, and heads of information assurance and will be drawn from central government departments & bodies, local authorities, trade unions, businesses and employers, regional development agencies, local strategic partnerships, academia.