1. www.egi.eu EGI-InSPIRE RI-261323 EGI-InSPIRE www.egi.eu EGI-InSPIRE RI-261323 EGI recommendations for H2020 WP 2016 – 2017 Michel Drescher & Yannick Legré, EGI.eu http://www.egi.eu/about/people/ http://go.egi.eu/2320

2. www.egi.eu EGI-InSPIRE RI-261323 Recommendations in a nutshell 1.Cloud service reference model 2.Cross-Cloud identity environments 3.European data portability policies 4.Portfolio of virtualised computing hardware 5.Support for open standards compliance & interoperability 6.Service orientation and infrastructure modularisation 4 November 2014 EC DG CONNECT E2 – Consultation on Cloud Computing & Software 2 Full recommendations: http://go.egi.eu/2320http://go.egi.eu/2320

3. www.egi.eu EGI-InSPIRE RI-261323 1 – Cloud Service reference model “Resource” too abstract and simplistic Service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) vs. service offerings (DBaaS) Why Reuse existing material (e.g. NIST reference architecture) Dissemination and training How Commonly agreed terminology Avoid lengthy discussions on semantics Impact All Cloud stakeholders Who 4 November 2014 EC DG CONNECT E2 – Consultation on Cloud Computing & Software 3

4. www.egi.eu EGI-InSPIRE RI-261323 2 – Cross-Cloud identity environments Cloud shared economy addresses most identity use cases Many-to-many service relationships still a problem! Why Introduce / reuse the “virtual organisation” concept Develop and define semantics fit for commercial use How Boost shared economy in a single European digital market Lightweight collaboration backed with legal framework(s) Impact Entire Cloud services ecosystem Jobs, jobs, jobs! Who 4 November 2014 EC DG CONNECT E2 – Consultation on Cloud Computing & Software 4

5. www.egi.eu EGI-InSPIRE RI-261323 3 – European data portability policies 4 November 2014 EC DG CONNECT E2 – Consultation on Cloud Computing & Software 5 “Data is the new gold” Fragmentation & intransparency cause vendor lock-in Why Research status quo, develop/define data export structures Policy harmonisation across Europe (e.g. pricing, data privacy) How Apply “free flow of goods and services” to digital economy Impact Cloud service consumers SME Cloud service providers (level playing field) Who

6. www.egi.eu EGI-InSPIRE RI-261323 4 – Portfolio of virtualised computing hardware 4 November 2014 EC DG CONNECT E2 – Consultation on Cloud Computing & Software 6 Current IaaS Cloud focuses on commodity hardware Research often benefits from “exotic” hardware Why H/W virtualisation support for GPGPUs, DSPs, etc. H/W virtualisation support for peripheral devices How High-performance & high-throughput research boost Tackle research dilemma: TCO vs. domain needs Impact The entire European Research Area (ERA) Who

7. www.egi.eu EGI-InSPIRE RI-261323 5 – Support for open standards compliance & interoperability 4 November 2014 EC DG CONNECT E2 – Consultation on Cloud Computing & Software 7 Many implementers claim compliance & interoperability Evidence is missing, or not disseminated Why Provide a European compliance & interop testing service Conduct regular events and publicise results How Create level playing field for competition on service delivery Lower procurement costs, reduced vendor lock-in Impact Cloud service customers SME Cloud service providers Who

8. www.egi.eu EGI-InSPIRE RI-261323 6 – Service orientation and infrastructure modularisation 4 November 2014 EC DG CONNECT E2 – Consultation on Cloud Computing & Software 8 Deploying a piece of SW does not make it a service Take-all-or-nothing platforms cause vendor lock-in Why EINFRA-9-2015 is a good start (for e-Infras), but not enough More stringent focus on service capabilities and interfaces Drive generation and implementation of public standards How Inversion of Control applied to shared economy in Europe Transition from tight integration to service orchestration Impact Cloud service consumers “back in the driving seat” Massive opportunities for SME to contribute to platforms Who

9. www.egi.eu EGI-InSPIRE RI-261323 Thank you 4 November 2014 EC DG CONNECT E2 – Consultation on Cloud Computing & Software 9