The document summarizes a rapid fire panel discussion on software innovation, moderated by Richard Villars and featuring various industry experts. It highlights the likelihood of adopting cloud services based on a survey, emphasizing the impact of big data, mobile, and social factors. The document also promotes participation in upcoming events and discussions related to cloud technology and open source software innovation.

1. Rapid Fire Panel #9:
Software Innovation
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2. Rapid Fire Panel #9: Software Innovation
Moderator Richard Villars
Vice President, Information & Cloud
Panelists Elad Yoran John Engates
Chairman and CEO CTO
Gordon Haff Reuven Cohen
Cloud Evangelist Senior Vice President
Greg Brown Andrew Stokes
VP and CTO, Cloud and Chief Scientist, Deutsche
Data Center solutions Bank Global Technology
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3. Big Data, Mobile & Social Driving Cloud
Q. Likelihood to adopt cloud services for...?
(1-5 scale; 5 = extremely likely)
Mean rating by
Source: IDC CloudTrack Survey, Winter 2012 n=493 respondents
© IDC Jun-12

4. IT Intensity and Cloud Penetration
Source: IDC 2011 Vertical View Survey. n= 3153 respondents in enterprises with 1000+ employees
© IDC Jun-12

5. “Mega Platforms” = Strategic Choices
Battles at the new Edge… …and at the new Core
Q: How likely is that your enterprise would develop
apps on and/or source cloud apps from the
following Public Cloud Application Platforms?
(1=not likely at all, 5=extremely likely)
mean rating
Source: IDC 2012 Source: IDC 2012
© IDC Jun-12

6. Polling Question:
Text the keyword to 22333 or tweet it to @OpenDataCenter
In which area do you think open source software innovation will have the biggest
impact on cloud developments in the next two years?
Data management DATAMGMNT
IT operations/management ITOPS
Analytics ANALYTICSBI
Security INFOSEC
Networking NETWORKTECH
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7. Resources
Learn the latest about ODCA requirements
PRIORITIZE at www.opendatacenteralliance.org
Use ODCA PEAT Tool for Upcoming RFPs
DELIVER Explore the Latest Solutions at ODCA's
Cloud Expo Showcase Booth #411
#Forecast12
Actively Participate in Today's Sessions
SHARE Scale your Knowledge with ODCA MEET
Forecast Reception. Build relationships with other IT experts
while sipping cocktails and filling up on food from the roof of Sky Room,
which offers stunning views of the New York City skyline.
WHEN WHERE HOW
5:30 – 8:30 p.m. ET Sky Room Times Square Buses will begin running
(330 West 40th Street) at 4:45pm from the Javits

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9. Backup
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