1. Thought Leadership Series Overview
Definition
A series of problem statement and solution papers that provide thought leadership on a specific Grid topic
Example topics: Security, Licensing, Applications
Why is Thought Leadership Series important to OGF?
Produces near-term results and generates valuable content that can be re-purposed
Fulfils a perceived OGF sponsor benefit 1

2. Program ‘Ideal’ Assumptions
Sponsors will produce content (quickly re-purposed from existing content)
OGF provides program management and marketing support with minimal effort
Simple and ‘low-bar’ vetting process
Competition will drive momentum after initial push by OGF 2

3. Important Notes
Initial topics to be hand picked for platinum sponsors to give incentive to produce first series of papers
Goal is to have a minimum of 5 initial papers for launch 3

4. Key Milestones Milestone When Who Approve and kick-off program 6/28
Linesch
Finalize initial list of topics
7/6
Ent Team
Sign on vendors
7/18
First drafts due
8/3
Vendors
Vetting review
8/10
Lee
Website posting and GridToday publish
8/17
Ehrig 4

5. Thought Leadership Web Page Example
Grids and Storage (link to page that explains topic)
“Reducing the Cost and Complexity of Network Storage” by Network Appliance, August 2007
“Optimize Storage Infrastructure” by HP, August 2007
Grid Applications
“Build an On Demand Production Environment” by IBM, August 2007 5