Flip the Switch to Container Clouds Modern software design has fundamentally changed how we manage applications, causing many to turn to containers as the new virtual machine for resource management. As container adoption grows beyond stateless applications to stateful workloads, the need for persistent storage is foundational - something customers routinely cite as a top pain point. In his session at @DevOpsSummit at 21st Cloud Expo, Bill Borsari, Head of Systems Engineering at Datera, will explore how organizations can reap the benefits of the cloud without losing performance as containers become the new paradigm. Topics include: How containerized stateful applications can be automated to scale Options to manage persistent data Container storage and deployment models that deliver the greatest agility Speaker Bio Bill Borsari is Head of Systems Engineering at Date... (more)

Precision in #DigitalTransformation | @ThingsExpo #AI #DX #IoT #M2M #SmartCities

Throughout history military leaders have suffered through the "fog of war," where they desperately sought answers to six key questions: Where are my enemies? Where are my friends? Where are my forces? Where are my materials and supplies? What capabilities are available now and at what location? What are the environmental conditions? These "unknowns" impacted the strategies and tactics military leaders employed. Their time and energy as leaders were heavily focused on defending themselves against these unknowns. But while military leaders of the past were limited by human constraints of perception and location, that's no longer the case today. With sensors, wireless networks, mobile technologies and analytics and artificial intelligence the "fog of war" can be greatly reduced.  Precise real-time data from around the globe can be instantly aggregated, analyzed and resul... (more)

Big Data’s Big Role in Reducing Water Stress | @CloudExpo #BigData #Analytics

Water stress is not an arcane term just used by hydrologists. It is defined as the inability to meet the ‘human and ecological demand for water.' The effective use of water resources has been well documented as a leading indicator of economic progress and the converse, damages to water resources can significantly impact economic growth. Here in the US, recent high-profile stories about poisoned water in Flint, Mich. and polluted water in Toledo, Ohio, have raised this issue for many who likely hadn't thought much about our national water supplies before. Alarmingly, as many as 3.5 million people in the US fall sick from water that has been contaminated by sewage each year according to a recent report. The UN reports that by 2040 one in four of the world's children will be living in areas with extremely limited water resources. To put it another way, 600 million chi... (more)

Self-Driving Software and the Internet of Cars | @ThingsExpo #AI #DX #IoT #M2M #Sensors

Racing Towards Self-Driving Software and the Internet of Cars By Patrick Londa Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Fundamental Change on the Horizon How do cars talk to each other today? One driver can honk at another. It's pretty crude. That is quickly changing though - and, for the most part, that's a good thing. Cars are becoming complex computers, expected to drive autonomously, download software updates regularly, and impress riders with the sound quality and entertainment value of a home theater. Soon, cars will be communicating with each other to do everything from switching lanes to balancing traffic congestion. When you combine machine-learning, complex data, and growing automotive networks, you get a dramatically different industry. A Focus on Process and the Future of ISO 26262 Today, every car is comprised of hundreds of programmable computing el... (more)

Announcing @CloudRank “Bronze Sponsor” of @CloudExpo | #AWS #Azure #CloudNative

SYS-CON Events announced today that Cloud Academy has been named "Bronze Sponsor" of SYS-CON's 21st International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on Oct. 31 - Nov 2, 2017, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. Cloud Academy is the leading technology training platform for enterprise multi-cloud infrastructure. Cloud Academy is trusted by leading companies to deliver continuous learning solutions across Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and the most popular cloud computing technologies. From the fundamentals to advanced scenario training, Cloud Academy empowers organizations with the skills, critical thinking, and hands-on experience needed to discover, deploy, and optimize the multi-cloud. For more information, please visit https://cloudacademy.com/. 21st International Cloud Expo, taking place October 31 - November 2,... (more)

[session] Interactive Query Layer for #BigData | @CloudExpo #AI #DX #IoT #M2M #API

Architecting an Interactive Query Layer for Big Data An increasing number of companies are creating products that combine data with analytical capabilities. Running interactive queries on Big Data requires complex architectures to store and query data effectively, typically involving data streams, an choosing efficient file format/database and multiple independent systems that are tied together through custom-engineered pipelines. In his session at @BigDataExpo at @ThingsExpo, Tomer Levi, a senior software engineer at Intel's Advanced Analytics group, will cover the challenges, architectural considerations, best practices, and frameworks available to enable interactive analytics integrated into a Big Data platform. Speaker Bio Tomer Levi is a senior software engineer at Intel's Advanced Analytics group with an extensive experience in big data platforms. Advanced Anal... (more)

Cloud Migration and #DevOps | @CloudExpo #CloudNative #Serverless #AI #DX

Good Migrations: Five Steps to Successful Cloud Migration By Laura Winkenbach Unless you've been living in a cave for the last decade, you've seen cloud computing spread like fire across every industry. You also probably know that the cloud plays a pivotal role when it comes to digital transformation. Whether "the app is the business" is a well-worn subject or not, it doesn't change the fact that companies are spinning up their apps faster because they can scale, test, and optimize them in real production environments in the cloud. But, like any technology, the cloud isn't perfect. If it isn't configured specifically to your application and business needs, you can find yourself dealing with performance issues, unhappy users, and one splitting headache. On the flip side, developing a successful cloud migration strategy can be a rewarding experience that reverberates ... (more)

Announcing @GGU to Exhibit at @CloudExpo | #AI #DX #BigData #Analytics

SYS-CON Events announced today that Golden Gate University will exhibit at SYS-CON's 21st International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2017, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. Since 1901, non-profit Golden Gate University (GGU) has been helping adults achieve their professional goals by providing high quality, practice-based undergraduate and graduate educational programs in law, taxation, business and related professions. Many of its courses are taught by faculty actively working in their field of expertise, providing students with skills that can be applied immediately. The new MS in Business Analytics, like most of its programs, is available fully online or in-person in downtown SF. To learn more, visit GGU at www.ggu.edu. 21st International Cloud Expo, taking place October 31 - November 2, 2017, at the Santa Clara Con... (more)

Crisis Response Using Cloud Computing | @CloudExpo #ML #IoT #AI #DX #DevOps #FedRAMP

Cloud computing is more than servers and storage. In a crisis situation it can actually be a lifesaver. BlackBerry, in fact, has just become the first cloud-based crisis communication service to receive a Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorization from the United States Government for its AtHoc Alert and AtHoc Connect services. If you're not familiar with FedRAMP, it is a US government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. The Blackberry certification was sponsored by the US Federal Aviation Administration. While you may not need a US Government certified solution in an emergency, your organization may really want to consider the benefits of cloud computing for crisis response. From a communications point of view, companies can... (more)

How to Sponsor @ThingsExpo | #BigData #IoT #AI #ML #DigitalTransformation

Internet of @ThingsExpo, taking place June 6-8, 2017 at Javits Center, New York City, is co-located with 20th International @CloudExpo and will feature technical sessions from a rock star conference faculty and the leading industry players in the world. @CloudExpo / @ThingsExpo 2017 New York  (June 6-8, 2017, Javits Center, Manhattan) @CloudExpo / @ThingsExpo 2017 Silicon Valley (October 31 - November 2, 2017, Santa Clara Convention Center, CA) Download Show Prospectus ▸ Here The Internet of Things (IoT) is the most profound change in personal and enterprise IT since the creation of the Worldwide Web more than 20 years ago. All major researchers estimate there will be tens of billions devices - computers, smartphones, tablets, and sensors - connected to the Internet by 2020. This number will continue to grow at a rapid pace for the next several decades. With major ... (more)

Connected Government and #IoT | @ThingsExpo @Wipro #AI #DX #SmartCities

IoT in connected Government helps to deliver better citizen services and provides transparency. It helps in delivering contextual and personalized service to citizens, enhances the security, and improves the quality of life. The reference architecture provides guidance for the development of government systems, solutions and application architecture. A reference architecture provides a common framework and allows the design to follow the consistent definitions for the system of interest, its decompositions and design patterns. The vision of any Connected Government in the digital era is "To develop connected and intelligent IoT based systems to contribute to government's economy, improving citizen satisfaction, safe society, environment sustainability, city management and global need." In Connected Government, IoT-based applications provides many benefits, which i... (more)