110 – Cloud Computing impact on B2B [March 2010]
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| Cloud Computing key Note by Craig Rode, Industry Technology Strategist |
| GXS on Azure – Cloud computing and the enterprise by Justin Duewel-Zahniser, Global Product Manager at GXS
GXS—a global leader in B2B e-commerce and integration services—began a project to extend their Trading Grid platform for supply chain automation with value-add services built on third party cloud computing technologies. Through their partnership with Microsoft, GXS is developing and enhancing a trading partnership analytics service called Trading Partner Analytics. The solution serves a dual role of providing interesting new value to existing Trading Grid customers and allowing GXS to gain field experience with cloud technologies and business models in parallel. Developed in conjunction with a Microsoft partner, the project also demonstrates the value of a robust partner community in providing scalable development resources on demand |
| Early B2B Integration Use Cases by Daniel B. Niemann VP of Sales and Business Development at Informatica Cloud
While the market entry strategy for Informatica Cloud remains focused on integration with SaaS applications and Salesforce.com in specific, some early adopters are thinking about how it could provide value for more traditional B2B integration projects. In this presentation, Mr. Niemann will review high level technical use cases and the business driver behind several of these implementations. In addition, he will provide a demonstration of this revolutionary technology. |
| SieCloud: Cloud based Software Distribution Service by Andreas Essing, Director Microsoft Consulting, SIS Germany and Johannes Lenz, IC Consultant, SIS Germany
SieCloud Software Distribution Service provides data transfer from a central location to any kind of devices (e.g. cars, medical devices, sensors, computers) in various world-wide locations with high performance in a secure, flexible, and cost effective way. The presentation will cover the Benefits of using a cloud computing platform for software distribution; Business Scenarios & Benefits; Lessons learned |
| Uncovering the hidden value within the SCOR Model by Douglas Kent European Chairman of the Supply Chain Council
Discover what makes the Supply Chain Council’s SCOR Model so valuable in diagnosing the health of an enterprise-wide supply chain and helping company’s re-engineer their basic business processes to ensure sustainability. Participants will gain insight to this industry standard reference model as well as practical insights on how to apply the elements of process, metrics, and best practices for step-change results. |
| APICS’ key performance indicators for supply chain management by Peter Merke of Production Management Institute
Today’s challenge is to synchronize demand with supply via the entire supply chain from raw material supplier to end consumer. Information Technology is the enabler for today’s Supply Chain Management. The presentation will show how APICS (The Association for Operations Management) relates IT to strategic, tactical, and operational decision-making processes and key performance indicators. Further how Supply Chain Financials can be improved through better material and information flows. |
| Improving B2B Partnerships through better Supply Chain Visibility by Satya Samal, Head of Sales at Infosys
Globalization and challenges in economy are pushing companies to re-engineer their supply chain. The need to have actionable information from across the company’s value network is increasing every day. Unfortunately the IT infrastructure supporting today’s supply network is a bottleneck, but companies are struggling re-haul this infrastructure given the investment needed. Microsoft Supply Chain Visibility addresses this challenge effectively. Built using latest Microsoft technology, SCV solution is lean and easy to deploy. It enables B2B collaboration and visibility while obviating the need for major investment in the IT landscape. |
| Cloud Computing – Architecture and Strategy by Ulrich Biewer, Systems Architect at IBM
The presentation will highlight the IT situation related to costs and new workloads. The Architecture and IBM Cloud offerings and products will be illustrated with some customer examples with an emphasis on the business aspect of Cloud Computing. |
| Deployment flexibility while expanding business networks by Elton Schwerzel of Crossgate and Frank Ruland of SAP
Customers require deployment flexibility which can mean on premise, on demand and “cloud” deployment. This presentation will illustrate new deployment options for B2B inclusive SAP Information Interchange by Crossgate. |
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