TechNet Europe 2011

"Cloud Computing and its use in the Defence Environment"

A symposium to examine the approaches that nations are taking to integrate the use of cloud computing into the defence environment and the challenges that arise, with special reference to security.

There is an acceleration of cloud computing and cloud services among enterprises and an explosion of supply-side activity as technology providers manoeuvre to exploit the growing commercial opportunities.  

Cloud computing fundamentally levels the playing field for enterprises of all sizes. In the past, the costs and time associated with launching a new product or service could be enough to discourage a company from even trying them. Now, for the first time, small/medium enterprises (SMEs) have access to the same high-end computing systems and applications because they don’t need to own or manage these systems themselves: they pay providers only for the resources they consume.

Against this background TechNet Europe will examine the technology and the opportunities it provides, with an emphasis on how it can be applied in the NATO environment. The event is being held in Bratislava and so provides an excuse to come and visit one of Europe’s special secrets – a beautiful city set on the banks of the Danube with a brand new airport that makes access even easier!

Session I: The Value of the Cloud

Session II: Cloud Security

Session III: Deployment and Integration Strategies

AFCEA Member

Industry:  €450

Active Military/Government:  €185

Non-Member

Industry:  €550

Active Military/Government:  €220

*+VAT (Valued Added Tax -to be confirmed)

Fee includes sessions, Networking lunch and coffee breaks.

This event will include a display of table-top exhibits.