Abstract
As cloud computing continues to enter the main stream development approaches for organizations, we want to take a focused look at the business, cultural, organizational, and long term IT implications of adoption of cloud computing.
We’ll cover 9 different cloud models to learn the diversity of impacts they have on the organization. Consider the diversity of existing solutions that exist in a large organization today, each are different in design, flexibility, criticality, and data sensitivity. How will an enterprise application portfolio evolve in the face of 9 and growing number of approaches? Lastly, this presentation will use visualization tools to help technical architects conduct managed conversations with business sponsors over the decisions that will have to be made in the coming years. The visualizations provide a way to objectify the conversation and can also create a historical perspective of investments and score carding.
Bio David Williams: Microsoft Strategy Advisor
Innovation, strategy, and partnership are what David brings to the business conversations with his clients. As a Platform Strategy Advisor for Microsoft Corporation David collaborates with his clients to see how emerging technologies create new opportunities to evolve business models and customer experiences. He can bring insights to how trends and innovations are being realized across vertical industries and how they affect both enterprises and customers. With a special focus on the emerging trends of software + services, he is on the cutting edge of global cloud based solutions. With a 20 year background in the industry, David brings perspectives that span business architecture, enterprise architecture, portfolio management, and technical development.
The meeting will be help on Thursday March 11th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Microsoft office in Bloomington, MN. You can find more information and register for the meeting here:
http://www.tccloud.com/events/march-meeting