Training Conference: Cloud Computing for DoD & Government

NPR on Cloud Computing

By G C Network | August 29, 2008

You know it’s important when NPR covers it !! On the “All Things Consider” radio show, NPR took a look into cloud computing. I’m not sure if Computing In The…

Sun Federal Cloud Computing eBook

By G C Network | August 28, 2008

Sun Federal now has it’s ebook on cloud computing available for all. The website doesn’t really offer any new information, but it does highlight how Sun Federal is targeting the…

Amazon Elastic Block Store

By G C Network | August 27, 2008

Last week, with their announcement of Elastic Block Store, Amazon has made enterprise class storage in the cloud a reality. According to Dion Hinchcliffe of Ziff Davis,”Elastic Block Store finally…

HP CTO On the Future

By G C Network | August 26, 2008

In a recent Web Guild article, Shane Robinson, Chief Strategy & Technology Office for HP outilined his belief that we are in the early stages of a major shift. As…

Google serves as first line of defense during Russia’s invasion of Georgia (A plug for the cloud)

By G C Network | August 25, 2008

As reported by the Christian Science Monitor, “As Georgian troops retreated to defend their capital from Russian attack, the websites of their government, also under fire, retreated to Google. In…

Apptis and Servervault announce Fedcloud

By G C Network | August 22, 2008

On August 18th, Apptis announced a partnership with ServerVault to offer a trusted cloud computing environment to federal agencies. Called Fedcloud they are offering a federally compliant, on-demand infrastructure that…

SOA-R Educational Series Schedule Changes

By G C Network | August 21, 2008

Since launching the SOA-R series back in July, cloud computing has become a hot topic among national security professionals. Evidence of this high level of interest is obvious from the…

Comments from Mr. Robert Carey, DON CIO and Army COS General George W. Casey, Jr

By G C Network | August 20, 2008

Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve had the distinct pleasure to listen to both Mr. Robert Carey, CIO, Department of the Navy, and General George W. Casey, Jr., Chief…

Akamai at SOA-R Session

By G C Network | August 19, 2008

Had another very enlightening SOA-R session last week. Of particular note to me was Akamai’s vision of cloud computing. As presented by Fran Trently, Sr. Director Public Sector, Akamai is…

Six Benefits of Cloud Computing

By G C Network | August 18, 2008

A Public CIO magazine article, to be published later this fall, will highlight six main benefits of cloud computing. Reduced Cost Increased Storage Highly Automated Flexibility More Mobility Allows IT…

Please join me at the Cloud Computing for DoD & Government training conference, February 22-24, 2010 at the Hilton Old Town in Alexandria, VA. This unique conference agenda blends interactive workshops and actionable information with an unprecedented opportunity to network with government cloud computing leaders.

The conference kicks-off Monday with class-room style sessions where attendees will examine the strategies behind cloud standards and security. The second day features presentations from leading government cloud implementors, prepared to share their real world experiences and learnings. Speakers include:

  • Patrick Dowd, Chief Architect, NSA – “Requirements for Collaboration in the Cloud”
  • Peter Tseronis, Deputy Associate CIO, US Dept. of Energy – “The Federal Cloud Computing Initiative and the Progress-to-Date”
  • Dr. Stephen M. Jarrett, CTO ISR/IO/IA & Cyber Security, US Navy SPAWAR – “Securing Cloud-Based Applications”
  • June Hartley, CIO Department of Interior – “Application Hosting and Cloud Computing”
  • Henry Sienkiewicz, Technical Program Director, DISA – “Cloud Computing with RACE”

Day three is also fully loaded featuring:

  • Maj Gen Stephen Gross, USAFR, Mobilization Asst to the Chief of Warfighting Integration and CIO – “The USAF’s Position and Initiatives in Cloud Computing”
  • William C. Barker, Chief Cybersecurity Advisor, NIST – “Applying Various Virtualization Techniques within the Cloud”
  • Peter Mell, Cloud Computing Project Lead & Senior Computer Scientist, NIST / James Tsujimoto, Office of Government Wide Policy, GSA – “Cloud Computing: Secure and Effective Use”
  • Dr. Mary Ann Malloy, Warfighter Architecting, The MITRE Corporation – “Tactical Cloud Computing”

I will also be giving a presentation, “Supporting DoD Operations with Cloud Computing”, on the third day.

The regular price for attending this three day event is $999. Discounts are available for members of the Military, Government and Academia. I have also arranged for an additional $150 discount for “Cloud Musings” readers that sign-up for all three days. To get this special discount download the booking form and fax to (416) 597-4721 or simply call Mark Osborne at (416) 597-4721.

Bookmark and Share

Cloud Musings

( Thank you. If you enjoyed this article, get free updates by email or RSS – KLJ )


Follow me at https://Twitter.com/Kevin_Jackson

G C Network

3 Comments

  1. Alka on February 19, 2010 at 7:37 am

    Thanks for such a great blog. The post seems to be informative and useful for the people to know about the Cloud Computing. Here I like to share my experience on Cloud Computing Conference 2009 from where I have gathered good knowledge over the Cloud Computing and its technologies,services. cloudslam 2009 is the World's largest, virtual and 1st annual conference on Cloud Computing events and its technologies. I got a wonderful opportunity to meet and talk with the world's leading experts of Cloud Computing.



  2. Ted on March 17, 2010 at 7:16 am

    Nice Post



  3. Irfan on March 17, 2010 at 10:48 am

    Since I am hearing much about Cloud Computing. I would like to experience a conference about it. So had planned to attend the Conference which is going to be hosted online by cloud members.