Black Swans and Mobile Apps – The Power of Open Deals with the Volatility of Cloud and Mobile
Ron Tolido, VP and CTO Application Services (Continental Europe), Capgemini
Revolutions in cloud, social and mobile solutions reshape the IT market in entirely new ways. No, seriously: we are entering grounds that have never been explored before. Any IT department with a fixed, detailed plan is overconfident or naïve, or both. We need the power of Open – in many different ways – more than ever to navigate an ocean of uncertainty.
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Taking Advantage of the Consumer-driven Face of Open Source
Anthony Roby, Senior Executive, Accenture
It’s no secret that consumerization is driving many trends in technology today such as social media, mobility and the Cloud and is knocking on the doors of corporate IT departments. While open source has historically focused on commoditizing proprietary software, the consumerization trend is moving so quickly that some of the newest technology solutions are open source from the start.
Learn how many enterprises are reacting to this new value chain reality as they turn their eyes to this new breed of consumerization-driven open source. Hear how they are increasingly adopting open source software frameworks, such as Hadoop and Pig, to tackle challenges that were once too complex or very expensive to overcome, so you will be able to walk away with tips on how to leverage these technologies for your business.
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The Open Future of Cloud
Scott Crenshaw, Vice President and General Manager, Red Hat Cloud Business Unit
Large cloud providers have set the new benchmark for IT service delivery efficiency and agility. That’s why cloud is the number one agenda item of CIO’s and represents a tipping point for the IT industry. CIO’s and business leaders look at what large public clouds are offering and know they need to find ways to deliver the same operational benefits in a context that works for their organization.
Red Hat technology powers top clouds today. Our pioneering efforts in enterprise open source technology laid the groundwork for the world’s largest clouds. Red Hat has learned, first-hand, how to make cloud work for organizations, large and small. Our customers are using cloud computing as a way to fundamentally change the economics and service delivery model of their IT. Join us to learn how you can deliver exceptional business impact by unlocking the value of cloud for your organization.
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The Perfect Storm, Mobile, Cloud and an Insatiable Demand for Engaging Content
John Powell, President and CEO, Alfresco
During this keynote presentation John Powell will outline why mobile devices and particularly the new form factor of tablet computers is a fundamental shift for business professionals combined with the ability to connect and serve the information they require from utility cloud services. He will draw parallels with previous waves of innovation in technology and he will discuss the challenges CIO’s and others face in meeting this demand.
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