Data Center Metrics and Performance in the Cloud

Cloud Computing Webinar Series
Categorized Under: Homeland Security, Information + Data Management, IT Solutions, Program Management + IT Management

As we move further into the use of cloud storage systems and the desire for data centers and IT equipment to become increasingly energy efficient, there are a wide variety of metrics, standards, and certifications that have emerged. These standards and metrics are important to gather accurate measurement and comparison information of data centers and IT equipment. Along with certification programs, you can maintain the integrity of any companies claims of energy efficiency.

As part of our examination of cloud computing and the effect on modern IT organizations, ICF International will be presenting “Data Center Metrics and Performance in the Cloud." In this session, you will learn the latest trends in measuring, managing, and optimizing data center performance in the emerging cloud continuum. This series is designed to give senior business and information technology thought leaders an opportunity to share experiences and collaborate with the webinar participants in our expanded Q&A session.

Utilization, energy usage and other data center metrics
Operational excellence, availability and resilience
Measuring data center and cloud performance

Presenter

Kevin McDonald
Senior Analyst and Cloud StrategistICF International

Kevin T. McDonald, a cloud strategist for ICF International based in Washington, DC, is the author of Above the Clouds: Managing Risk in the World of Cloud Computing. He is an affiliate member of the government Smartcard Interagency Advisory Board, Tech America Cloud Computing Committee, the IAC-ACT Cloud Computing in Government committee, the Cloud Security Alliance, and the PMIWDC International C2C representative to PMI UK and PMI Italy.

He is widely published on issues ranging from green technology and cloud computing to cyber security and risk management. He is pursuing graduate studies in Technology Management at Georgetown University.