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Huawei concludes 2011Cloud Computing ConferenceHuawei Technologies hasclosed the curtains onits 2011 Cloud ComputingConference held in Shenzhen,China. The four-day eventbrought together more than1,000 partners and customersto discuss the latest progressof, and a preview of futuretrends for the cloud computingindustry, with Huawei alsoproviding insight into its owncloud computing strategy.Huawei’s recent global strategyto target the enterprisemarket is also giving businessesacross industries theopportunity to experiencethe benefits of cloud applications.Offering a range ofcloud computing-based datacentre and application servicesincluding Huawei’s VirtualDesktop Infrastructure (VDI),companies across industrieswho attended the global eventwere able to experience differentscenarios on how the cloudcould enable organizations tooperate more efficiently.Regional economic competitivenessand a broad commitmentto business innovationmeans that the uptake ofcloud computing is growingrapidly in the Middle East aswell as shaping technologyinvestment decisions globally.According to the InternationalData Corporation (IDC), thepublic cloud segment is setto flourish with cloud serversexpected to grow from an USD4 billion market opportunityin 2010 to USD 12.6 billionby 2014. Huawei believes theMiddle East region will claim alarge part of this global marketgrowth.“Cloud computing is a coreelement of Huawei’s globalICT strategy,” said Li Sanqi,Chief Technology Officer ofHuawei’s IT Product Line.“Huawei is a major investor inthe cloud computing marketand we bring abundant cloudcomputing expertise, worldclassengineers and technologyexperts, and a forward-lookingperspective to the dual challengesof anticipating the futureneeds of the industry andmeeting those needs with thebest products and solutions.Our goal is to be a globalleader in the cloud computingmarket, and we look forwardto continuing to support ourglobal customers with cuttingedgecloud computing servicesand products.”Alongside the conference,Huawei introduced its recentlyestablished IT Product Lineas part of its commitment todeliver leading-edge cloudcomputing offerings. The ITProduct Line will leverage aninternational team of morethan 6,000 Huawei engineersin the United States, Canada,and China to drive developmentof the next generationof advanced cloud computingsolutions.At the conference, Huaweialso showcased its latestportfolio of cloud computingproducts and solutions includingHuawei’s advanced cloudbasedInternet Data Center(IDC) solution; combining thelatest technologies in intelligentmanagement, energy saving,high density deploymentand elastic scalability. Additionalhighlights from Huawei’sTecal server family, DesktopCloud, Cloud Platform, CloudStorage and Media Cloudsolutions were presented tohelp cloud services companiesDalia AchourFour-day event welcomed more than 1,000 partners and customers to discuss latesttrends and preview future innovations for the cloud computing industrytransform traditional data centersto cloud-based IDCs.Earlier this year, Huaweispotlighted its cloud technologyin deploying the world'slargest office desktop cloudsystem to meet the company’sown needs for advanced informationsecurity, IT systemoperation and maintenancemanagement.“Cloud computing is a competitivemarket,” said Mr. Li,“and Huawei’s ability to spurnew innovation, rapidly incorporatenew technologies andbreakthroughs into our solutions,and leverage innovativebusiness models has resultedin strong growth. We areexcited to continue integratingcloud computing into more ofour services and applicationsto drive growth and create opportunitiesfor new win-winsin the industry ecosystem.”Huawei officially announcedits entry into the cloudcomputing market in 2010,and has since made cloudcomputing technology ahigh priority for R&D andinvestment. Huawei hasjoined hands with numerouspartners, including Intel, IBM,Accenture, Citrix, and CA, toexplore new cloud computingbusiness models and practices.Huawei is refocusing its globalR&D resources to help drivecloud computing innovationand promote its applicationacross industries such asgovernment, healthcare,education, and logistics.December 2011www.teletimesinternational.com31
His Majesty King AbdullahII of Hashemite Kingdomof Jordan and John Chambers,Cisco’s Chairman and CEO,formally inaugurated Jordan’sfirst Healthcare ICT Task Force,at a session, held alongside theWorld Economic Forum 2011 atthe Dead Sea, Jordan.A joint effort by Cisco, KingAbdullah II Fund for Development(KAFD), and Jordan'sInformation and CommunicationsTechnology Association(int@j), the Jordan HealthcareICT Task Force is an open forumof Jordanian Health InformationCommunications Technology(ICT) companies under the umbrellaof int@j. The Task Force’smain objective is to advanceJordan’s healthcare ICT clustercapacity and promote Jordanianhealthcare ICT technologies andcompanies on a local, regional,and international level. Cisco’srole will be to help in provisioningguidance, mentorship,and support to the Task Force’sprograms.The Task Force was launched ata special roundtable session onthe sidelines of the World EconomicForum Jordan 2011 at theDead Sea, with the participationof Cisco healthcare solution executivesand Jordanian healthcareICT technology companiesexecutives. Discussions focusedon the potential and futureopportunities in healthcareICT in the region and globally,including high level future plans.The session also included an exchangeon the progress made inJordan’s “Hakeem” program, runKing Abdullah II of Jordanand Cisco Chairman inaugurate Jordan’sfirst Healthcare ICT Task Force at WEF Dead SeaMohammad BaayounKing Abdullah II presents Cisco Chairman and CEO JohnChambers with Al Hussein Decoration for DistinguishedContribution of the First Degree at the Dead Seaby Electronic Health Solutions 2. The Task Force aims to to(EHS) a non-profit company promote knowledge-sharingaiming to computerize the public and marketing for companieshealth sector in Jordan.under the umbrella of theThe inauguration roundtable Jordan Healthcare ICT Tasksession also witnessed the presentationof “Al Hussein Decora-to accelerate the growth ofForce Cluster, as well as helption for Distinguished Contributionof the First Degree” to panies by providing a forumJordan’s healthcare ICT com-Cisco’s Chairman and CEO, John for joint collaboration andChambers by His Majesty King cooperation. It also aims toAbdullah II, in recognition of his create a point of reference forcontinuous efforts and commitmentto strengthen Jordan’s wishing to partner with Jor-global and regional leaderseducation and ICT sectors.dan’s Healthcare ICT cluster.Highlights / Key facts:3. Task Force activities will1. Globally, there are key trends include, amongst other initiatives,assessing Jordan'sthat individually and collectivelyare redefining the healthcare delivery systemworld of healthcare - aging position regionally and globally.It will also developpopulation; shortage in keyspecialties; affordability crisis; mentorship programs to linknew uses of IT; privacy and Jordanian companies with innovativeand leading globalsecurity concerns; focus onwellness. Key participants in healthcare ICT brands, and athe healthcare ecosystem will forum to enable cluster companiesto advance and inno-need to adapt to the changesdriven by these trends.vate through current opportunitiesand future trends inHealthcare ICT Technologiesglobally. Regular healthcareICT boot camps for clustermembers will be hostedby leading healthcare ICTcompanies from around theglobe.4. Cisco's goal in this partnershipis to provide supportand thought leadership thathelps accelerate the growthof technology firms in Jordanthat are designing and deployingsolutions to enhancethe quality of healthcare serviceproviders, whether focusedon improved access tocare, better quality of care,increased productivity andworkflow efficiency, or betteraccess to information.5. Industry experts predict thatthree technology ‘big bets’will transform the healthcareindustry:••Healthcare cloud - thegrowth of cloud computingand the ability to deliver intelligenceat scale will enabledisruptive business modelsthrough healthcare exchange.••Mobility - explosive mobiledevice and data growth willchange healthcare deliveryand drive new behaviors forclinicians and patients .••Collaboration - collaborativetechnology in areassuch as clinical workflow,tele-health, and knowledgesharing, will improve accessto healthcare, increase theefficiency of care delivery,and make healthcare moreaffordable.32 www.teletimesinternational.comDecember 2011
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