Cloud Computing Special Interest Group

Helping you find your way in the Cloud

The next Cloud Computing SIG event

"Ask a CIO, a Public Sector Perspective"  

Date: Wednesday, July 10
Time:  11:30am to 1:15 pm
Location:  MTBC Board Room, 411 Belle Grove Dr, Richardson, TX 75080

Program will feature:

     Stanley 'Vic' Victrum, CIO for Dallas County

     Dan Armstrong, Executive Director of Technology Operation, Plano Independent School District

     David Holmes, Director of Architecture and Infrastructure, The University of Texas at Dallas

Sponsor is MTBC member, Weaver LLP.

Cost: $15 for members, $25 for non-members

To Register go to MTBC web site, click on Events Calendar

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The term ‘Cloud Computing’ is being tossed around a lot, but what does it mean for north Texas businesses? 
Many companies are currently exploring the benefits of cloud solutions and trying to define exactly how cloud would improve their business.  

The MTBC's Cloud Computing Special Interest Group (SIG) brings together members of the MTBC who are involved in cloud computing and helps them align their business strategy with opportunities presented by the cloud, including cost reduction, creating greater efficiencies and learning best practices.

Cloud Computing SIG Founding MTBC companies: 
Cisco Systems, Digital Realty Trust, Fujitsu Network Communications, Haynes & Boone, LLP, Microsoft, NetApp, Nokia Siemens, SoftLayer, and Tektronix.

The 2013 MTBC Cloud Computing SIG Steering Committee is chaired by Jeff Meier, CIO, Fujitsu Network Communications and vice chair, Tim Barbee, CIO, North Central Texas Council of Governments.  The steering committee includes representative MTBC members from the Cloud SIG founding companies and other members engaged in cloud computing.

The MTBC's Cloud Computing SIG is comprised of MTBC members involved in the following business segments:

• IT Leadership
• Infrastructure
• Software
• Platform
• Advisory Services

Members of the Cloud Computing SIG will have an opportunity to work with peers within their respective business segment as well as with the entire group.

MTBC's Cloud Computing SIG organizes various events such as breakfasts, luncheons, evening gatherings, tours, seminars and enlightening speakers on all aspects of the Cloud.  Check MTBC calendar for upcoming events. 

Mission Statement

The mission of the MTBC’s Cloud Computing Special Interest Group is to support and accelerate the growth of the cloud-computing industry in the DFW Metroplex by creating a collaborative network of business users and providers of technologies and services, while promoting the region as one of the premier cloud computing centers in the United States.

In carrying out this mission, the MTBC's Cloud Computing Special Interest Group will:

•    Educate and advise DFW Metroplex IT executives on the advantages of cloud computing, emphasizing best practices ands significant cost reduction opportunities that drive the
      industry’s growth.

•    Encourage cloud/SDN-based service offering deployments that provide the services, research and products which enable companies to improve operational efficiencies.

•    Enable the cloud computing technology ecosystem in the DFW Metroplex, bringing together industry players with the goal of stimulating economic growth in the region.

•    Raise awareness of the dependence and impact of Cloud Computing technologies and services on the Telecom industry, accentuating the evolution to a robust, cost-effective network
     architecture.

•    Build a close alignment with the rapidly growing cyber-security industry, making Cloud Customers aware of the latest security information and event management cyber-defense
     technologies.
 
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Questions: Contact Sue Walker, MTBC Cloud SIG coordinator, or call 972/792-2856.
For MTBC Cloud Computing SIG Leadership or Sponsorship opportunities, please contact John Jacobs, Executive VP or call 972/792-2852.
Prospective members must be eligible for MTBC membership.  Please contact Drew Snow, VP, Member Services or call 972/792-2855
for membership information.