Global Inter-Cloud Technology Forum

Activity plan for fiscal 2010

1. Collect and share information with organizations and conferences related to cloud computing.　[Tech Task Force]
• Conduct survey of technical trends and present the survey results.
• Provide members with technical information.


2. Study on the reference architecture and interfaces for inter-cloud computing.　[Tech Task Force]

Based on the white paper"Use Cases and Functional Requirements for Inter-Cloud Computing", we plan to

• Discuss the reference architecture for inter-cloud computing.
• Develop a standard set of specifications for the interface between cloud systems.

Overview of study issues


3. Discuss proposals for additions to the current standardized specifications based on the technical needs identified.　[Tech Task Force]
• Discuss the need for additional proposals for each technical category.
• Member organizations share the efforts to make proposals to relevant standards bodies.


4. Promote widespread use of cloud interworking technology.　[App Task Force]
• Hold seminars and plan relevant events with other organizations.
• Issue publications and brochures.


5. Identify technical needs related to secure cloud interworking.　[Tech/App Task Force]
• Survey members about needs.
• Hold symposia.