National Grid Seminar Series

Title: Intersection of Cloud and Grid Computing

Speaker: James Pang, Vice President, Product Management,
Platform Computing

Date: 20 January 2009 (Tuesday)

Time: 1600 hours

Place: Multi-purpose Hall

Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
8 Temasek Boulevard #14-00
Suntec Tower Three
Singapore 038988

Abstract
There is much debate raging over whether cloud computing and grid computing are one and
the same. In fact, there are many similarities and one key difference separating these
burgeoning fields. Both cloud and grid propose an architecture that masks the complexity of
managing thousands of commodity servers from their users. Consequently, those managing a
grid or cloud require specialized management tools designed for large scale implementation -
making it possible to manage a large number of servers without requiring an army of
administrators. In both cases, users often serve themselves and pay for their usage as a
utility. The key difference, however, is in the dynamic nature of resource availability, as well
as how demand for the utility is generated. This session will explore these similarities and
differences and discuss the future of cloud and grid computing.

Biodata
James Pang has over 15 years of experience in productizing distributed
computing software, specializing in large scale systems and enterprise
needs. As Vice President of Product Management, James leads
Platform Computing's product strategy and new product initiatives. An
early developer of Platform LSF, James has held a variety of senior
roles at Platform Computing from development to support to product
and market management. James has a Masters of Applied Science
from the University of Toronto.

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This seminar series is organized by the National Grid Office. Admission is Free. All are
Welcome. If you are interested to attend, please register online at URL:
http://www.ngp.org.sg/seminars/2009/Seminar-Intersection_of_cloud_and_grid_computing.htm

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