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Open Data Center Alliance Announces Winners of "Conquering the Cloud Challenge"

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The Open Data Center Alliance (ODCA) has announced the winners of the "Conquering the Cloud Challenge," a competition to identify the best practices for cloud computing and data center solutions. Deutsche Bank was awarded the grand prize for its entry "Identity Management in the New Hybrid Cloud World," while China Telecom and the Peruvian State were selected as category winners for their entries ESurfing Cloud Computing a Carrier-Class Cloud Incubator and Implement and Cloud of Data Center services of the Peruvian State's companies.

Key Takeaways:

  • Deutsche Bank won the grand prize for its entry "Identity Management in the New Hybrid Cloud World," which tackles a difficult problem and showcases an effective approach to cloud computing.
  • The winning entries were selected by a panel of expert judges, including Jan Drake, principal cloud architect for Disney Corporation, and Frank Gens, senior vice president and chief analyst at IDC.
  • The competition was open to organizations managing data center resources in all geographies, including ODCA members and non-members.
  • Entries were judged on their ability to clearly describe a technology implementation and showcase an effective approach to cloud computing.
  • The winning teams were awarded a $10,000 purse and other prizes for their contributions to the cloud computing industry.

Statistics:

  • 18 and older team contributors were invited to sign on to each entry, with up to five team contributors allowed per entry.
  • The competition had a global reach, with entries from companies in Asia, Europe, and South America.
  • The Open Data Center Alliance has delivered eight Open Data Center Usage Models, which identify member prioritized requirements to resolve the challenges facing cloud adoption.
  • The "Conquering the Cloud Challenge" was created to draw attention to the need for best known methods for cloud delivery.

Sources:

  • "Open Data Center Alliance Announces Winners of 'Conquerring the Cloud Challenge'," Beaverton, Ore.: Open Data Center Alliance, 2023.
  • "About The Open Data Center Alliance," The Open Data Center Alliance, 2023.
  • "Conquering the Cloud Challenge," The Open Data Center Alliance, 2023.

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