Open Cirrus Sharing Session

Introduction

On 30 July 2008, the IDA joined hands with three technology giants (HP, Intel and Yahoo!) to set up a research initiative to study one of today’s hottest technologies: cloud computing.

As a Centre of Excellence (COE) in this joint initiative, IDA creates opportunities for research and development in the area of cloud computing, enhances local capabilities and also lets users here have easy access to this next generation service.

Researchers from HP Labs, Intel, Yahoo Research and Singapore will jointly identify the research and development focus for the testbed. However, the main aim is to build up a core group of people who have the skill set to undertake and develop cloud computing innovations.

The Singapore testbed targets research and development of cloud computing services and applications by both public and private sectors.

Do come and see how you can be involved. Kindly email IDA_Grid@ida.gov.sg if you need any clarifications.

We look forward to seeing you at the event. We will also be extending the invitation to your colleagues and business partners.

This event is organized by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA).

Agenda

Topic	Presenter
Introduction to Open Cirrus	Chang Sau Sheong (HP Labs)
Singapore COE Update	Ngoh Lek Heng (IDA)
Local R&D Project: "Improving Hadoop Reliability in the Cloud"	Qin Zheng (IHPC)
Projects Done in Another Site	Tan Jiaqi (DSO)
Call 3 for Cloud Computing Proposals	Lim Siow Fah (IDA)
Open Cirrus Test-bed (hosted in Alatum)	Tang Chok Siing (SingTel)
Q&A	All speakers
Refreshment/networking	All