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  1. Understand the economic benefits for developing a cloud computing strategy
  2. Drive an efficient and sustainable modern business through "green IT" and cloud computing
  3. Proven strategies that capitalise on the benefits of, and maximise efficiency with hybrid
  4. Achieve real ROI through a robust cost-benefit analysis model
  5. Practical insight that will allow you to unleash the economic benefits of cloud computing
  6. Determine cloud computing's latest security risks and tactics to combat them
  7. Successfully leverage cloud-based integration to increase customer loyalty

Day Two

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Tuesday, 15 May 2012
9.15 Opening Remarks From The Chair
Challenges Of Cloud Implementation
9.30 Assessing The Effects Of Cloud Implementation On Existing IT Structures: Avoiding Redundancy And Improving Effectiveness Of The Function


Reji. C.U, Head Of IT, Al Khazna Insurance Company
10.00 Avoiding Limitations Of Low Connectivity In Remote Areas And Firewall Blocks That Prevent Optimal Functioning Of Cloud Applications


Tony DePrato, IT Director, Dubai American Academy
10.30 Eliminating The Possibility Of Future Failure Of Cloud To Ensure Increased Reliability, Data Safety And Business Continuity


Ajay Rathi, Senior Manager – IT Infrastructure, DAMAC
11.00 Meeting Accelerator
A unique facilitated networking session which will give you the rare opportunity to meet your peers from different companies and industries. Bring plenty of business cards
11.15 Pioneers Roundtable
Lessons Learnt: The Challenges Of Implementing Cloud When Moving From Traditional IT Systems



Akram Assaf, CIO, Bayt.com
Legal, Corporate Governance and Data Security
11.45 Panel Discussion:
SLAs: The Basis Of Better Vendor-Customer Relationship And The Key To Improving Performance Of Cloud Systems



Vinoth Sivasubramanium, IT Project Manager, UAE Exchange
12.15 Panel Discussion:
Vendor And Customers: Building A Mutually Beneficial Business Relationship Dedicated To Ensure Success Of Cloud Systems


12.45 Networking Break And Opportunity To Visit ICT World Abu Dhabi 2012
13.15 What Should Vendor Companies Do To Ensure That Their Products And Services Deliver Value And Meet Customer Needs?

13.45 What Are The Security And Legal Implications Of Having Your Data On A Vendor Server?


Illyas Kooliyankal, Senior IT Security Officer, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
14.15 The Legal Implications Of Hosting Your Data On A Vendor Server: The Risks Involved And How To Prevent Them


Bharat Raigangar, Country Head of Security, Fraud Risk & Business Services, Royal Bank Of Scotland
14.45 Navigating Corporate Governance, Regulation And Legal Frameworks When Setting Up Cloud


Bharat Raigangar, Country Head of Security, Fraud Risk & Business Services, Royal Bank Of Scotland
15.15 Closing Remarks From The Chair
15.30 End Of 5th Cloud Business At ICT World Abu Dhabi 2012