Consolidation of Government Data Centres

The Dilemma of the future

Review data centre challenges across government jurisdictions

Investigate the underlying reasons driving data centre growth

Understand some of the broader considerations in undertaking data centre change

Briefing Details

Sydney
Thursday 12 March 2009, 07:30-09:30am
Rydges, North Sydney

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For further information please contact Kaan Uysen on (02) 9955 9896.
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Briefing Description

Data centre consolidation is a hot topic for people in the public sector. But many are at risk of being dragged down into detail before important macro level issues are considered.

Current thinking seems dangerously narrow, focused too much on energy, bricks and mortar and not enough on long-term government directions, alternative data centre models, and the issues of process and people.

Intermedium's Consolidation of Government Data Centres briefings will take a helicopter view of the issues involved.

Agencies will increasingly be confronted with data centre consolidation. Large-scale in terms of capital and organisational transformation, consolidation projects will offer benefits but will also carry inherent risks. Mistakes on projects of this scale will be very public.

Data centre consolidation specialist, Rob Aalders, will outline major issues facing governments as they grapple with data centre consolidation. He'll provide an overview of the state of play across Australian government jurisdictions (State and Federal) and discuss the roles of key participants.

Rob will present some hypotheticals on national data centre strategies, with reference to overseas experience. He'll also suggest alternative data centre models and the issues of technology, process and people.

Who should attend?

• Government Senior Executives responsible for ICT;
• Government Data Centre Managers and Planners;
• Data centre vendors; and
• ICT infrastructure vendors.

Speakers

Rob Aalders
Director
Transformation Analytics

Rob Aalders has had considerable experience in information technology and business management, both within Australia and overseas.

His major strengths are the ability to apply practical enterprise architecture knowledge to business rationalisation and to manage the process of change. Rob has worked with several major organisations, particularly those integrating data systems resulting from mergers and takeovers and those implementing new information technology systems.

He has facilitated outsourcing; developed information technology strategic plans; introduced and delivered training in enterprise architecture; and provided ongoing mentoring support. Organisations which have made use of Rob’s skills include Tyndall Australia, the Promina Group, QANTAS, the Hong Kong Transport Department and National Rail Corp.

Rob Aalders is also the author of several books, including The IT Outsourcing Guide (John Wiley and Son 2001) and the IT Manager’s Survival Guide (John Wiley and Son 2002) which have been translated into German and Russian.

Tim Conway
Head of Research
Intermedium

Tim’s lengthy and strategic involvement in the ICT industry spans business development, consulting, lobbying and research services.

Tim spent a number of years as Deputy Executive Director of the AIIA, where he dealt with government both in its capacity as a policy-maker/regulator and as a major customer. Tim established a consultancy, FACTOTUM Research, which assisted a range of ICT and other companies deal in the public sector market.

Tim has played key roles in establishing two start-ups, including securing venture capital support and transitioning in new management. Before joining Intermedium, Tim was responsible for Government Programs at Canon Australia.

Tim has degrees in Commerce and Law, and spent his early career as an economist in the resources sector and a ministerial adviser.

Kevin Noonan
Head of Consulting
Intermedium

Kevin is responsible for the delifery of Intermedium’s consulting services, and is a Federal Government ICT subject matter specialist. In this capacity, he is sought after as a strategist, executive speaker and media commentator.

Kevin has more than 30 years experience in government ICT, including ten years as a government senior executive and Chief Information Officer. Over this time he has held positions responsible for almost every aspect of ICT, ranging from technical infrastructure and major purchasing, through to policy and business change.

Drawing on his experience in more than six government agencies, Kevin brings a broad understanding of the ICT needs of government, as well as a deep background in many ICT disciplines.