Why?

• Cloud computing represents possibly the most interesting next frontier in Computing technology. It has been rated as the biggest innovation in IT since e-mail invention.

• Its implications in terms of IT systems and energy efficiency,… will have significant impact in the environment and in the way organizations and people work.

• In the dawn of this emerging technology, there is still significant misknowledge, and need for guidance and education.

• Understanding Cloud and Private Cloud Computing impact in the whole organization is needed from all points of view: systems architecture, hardware, software, communications, applications, users, management, organizational,…

• Privacy, Security and legal framework are issues of serious concern in Cloud Computing.

• Private Clouds will represent possibly the best answer for Organizations to all challenges ahead, this is maximizing efficiency thus ensuring privacy and security.

• Clouds will be the best answer to those organizations who may need non-linear , large, frequent computing power.

 
 

Goals and Values

A global open forum to promote and extend knowledge on Private Cloud Computing to extend its use at a global level, to maximize efficiency of IT resources, simplify and optimize energy consumption, for the benefit of organizations, individuals and the environment.

• Non-profit Association.

• Set up trend-setting guidelines for Organizations that will adapt or consider to adapt Private Clouds.

• Exchange ideas and experiences between all members on any issues affecting Private Cloud Computing, from all points of view: technological, environmental, legal,…

• The organization will be open to any organization and/or individual, regardless its relevancy and origin. Every individual will have the chance to interface with other members and speak up his/her opinions.

• Vendor-neutral by nature and not submitted to any commercial interest.

• Open to sponsors. Membership and sponsorship programs will finance the marketing activities of the Association.

• Cooperation with other associations with simmilar values.

 
 

Who is invited to join?

A forum open to:

  • CIOs, CTOs

  • IT Users (current and potential)

  • Researchers

  • Systems Architects

  • Data Center operators

  • Communication and Network Engineers

  • Systems Administrators

  • CEOs (IT Companies)

  • SW and MW developers

  • HW manufacturers

  • Consultants

  • Academic and University community

  • Attorneys

  • Government and regulatory bodies.

  • IT systems Integrators

  • Networking, Data Center Equipment manufacturers

  • Media

 
 

How to become a member

Web-site registration

  • Individual Member (free)

  • Bronze sponsor*

  • Silver sponsor*

  • Gold sponsor*

  • Platinum sponsor*

* Includes: Membership diploma, advertising on web-site, listed on partners list,…

To apply for membership, please send your name and e-mail address, and we will sent a short form, for you to complete.

info@privatecloudcomputing.org
 
 

Legal structure

• Association
• Non-profit
• Chairman
• Vice-Chairman CTO
• Vice- Chairman
• Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain
• Country and City Chapters
• Term and Election process
• Board of Directors
• President and Vice Presidents

 
 

Programmed Activities

• Web site with:

  • Chat

  • Links

  • Blogs

  • Youtube videos contributions

  • Vendors trainings and webcasts

  • Experts ´ opinions

  • Network of professionals

  • New projects and VC area

  • Multilingual – Chapters

  • Newsletter

  • List of sponsors by activities.

• Seminars
• Annual congress

 
 

Registration

To become a Member, please send an e-mail to:

registration@privatecloudcomputing.org

Indicating your Name, Company, Position, City and Country
 
 

Founders

This Association is founded by:

Chairman: Henry Daunert, CEO of AST and

Vice Chairman: Dr. Jordi Torres