WP8– Governance Models Jurry de la Mar T-Systems – 26 June 2014

WP Objectives Integrate existing e-Infrastructures with commercial cloud computing services into a seamless Science Cloud Provide guidelines for procurement and Identify suitable governance structures for PPP 26/06/20142Jurry de la Mar – T-Systems Specific goals Evaluation of approach to be adopted Reflection of governance used in existing e-Infrastructures (GÉANT, EGI, PRACE) and whether integration is to be taken into account Investigation into issues of transnational enforceability Guidelines for distribution of responsibilities, rights, and rewards Procedures for dealing with conflict of interests Guidelines for implementation of checks and balances ensuring accountability, fairness, and transparency

Effort Contribution Lead Beneficiary: T-Systems Person-Months per Participant ParticipantPerson- months T-Systems8.00 CNR3.00 TOTAL11.00 PM22PM7 WP8 26/06/20143Jurry de la Mar – T-Systems

Deliverables and Milestones TypeDel. no NameNatureDissemination level Date Delivered MilestoneMS19Report on Governance Model Workshop 2 ReportPU DeliverableD8.1Study on Governance Models for public-private cloud partnerships ReportPU Jurry de la Mar – T-Systems26/06/20144

Recommendations from review of P1 A report on the Governance Model Work puts attention on the aims of an extended Helix Nebula governance The scenario of a PPP needs to be discussed with the EC and the main stakeholders, and also compared with existing ones The alignment with the WP7 is fundamental (as already set in the DoW) Jurry de la Mar – T-Systems26/06/20145

Implementation of recommendations A report on the Governance Model Work puts attention on the aims of an extended Helix Nebula governance The report includes: Political and scientific advisory functions Delegation of tasks to subprojects Trust and neutrality aspects Sustainability aspects Jurry de la Mar – T-Systems26/06/20146

Implementation of recommendations The scenario of a PPP needs to be discussed with the EC and the main stakeholders, and also compared with existing ones Interviews with EGI.eu, DANTE, Venus-C FP7 project. Workshop 2 with 22 participants from 12 organisations (23 Sep 2013). Study of EU, e-IRG and UNECE work on PPP. Jurry de la Mar – T-Systems26/06/20147

Implementation of recommendations The alignment with the WP7 is fundamental (as already set in the DoW) Iterative exchange with WP7 Focus on two business models with highest potential (Generic cloud and INFOaaS) Jurry de la Mar – T-Systems26/06/20148

Key aspects of the Governance Model Strategy and Mission Business Model Service Architecture Operational principles Integration of/relation to existing e-Infrastructures Identity and brand Community building Sustainability Information and IPR management Jurry de la Mar – T-Systems26/06/20149

Identified Hurdles Europe benefits from an extensive marketplace of publicly-funded e-Infrastructures and commercial cloud services But the rules for engagement of procurers and suppliers are not clear Research communities are not sufficiently involved and have difficulty identifying cost-effective solutions among existing public-commercial options Jurry de la Mar – T-Systems26/06/201410

Key principles to ensure an inclusive approach Ensure value for money, fair incentives and returns Ensure sustainable innovation and growth of the Helix Nebula Initiative Enable integration of public e-Infrastructures and commercial cloud service providers effectively and efficiently Manage and retain the identity and brand of Helix Nebula Continuously manage compliance with EU jurisdiction and legislation to avoid risks Ensure inclusion of all stakeholders and a fair balance of their needs and interests Ensure alignment with the Digital Agenda for Europe, foster coherence, equitability and inclusiveness Ensure transparency, openness and responsiveness Ensure accountability and liability of stakeholders and decision makers Jurry de la Mar – T-Systems26/06/201411

Essential elements for a marketplace governance A cloud services marketplace needs to provide neutrality towards and open access for providers User Forum and Scientific & Policy Advisory boards for consultation and alignment of activities with existing needs Maintain a balance between users and providers in marketplace governance Jurry de la Mar – T-Systems26/06/201412

Interaction with other FP7 projects, and stakeholders outside the consortium Interviews with FP7 projects Venus-C and GEANT regarding governance aspects for e- Infrastructures Exchange regarding governance aspects with DFN, EC DIGIT, EC ENTR, EUDAT, Fraunhofer, iMarine, PRACE, ESA and National Space Agencies from D, F, I and UK Jurry de la Mar – T-Systems26/06/201413

Impact of WP8 An updated governance model – based on feedback and findings - is currently being drafted and discussed to be implemented by end of 2014 For the Helix Nebula Initiative For the Helix Nebula Marketplace (HNX) Master Service Agreements have been produced to accelerate the HNX procurement process Jurry de la Mar – T-Systems26/06/201414