[AISWorld] Cfp: Cloud Computing

[Anil Aggarwal]

EXTENDED CALL FOR CHAPTER PROPOSALS

"Cloud Computing Service and Deployment Models: Layers and Management"

Proposal Submission Deadline: January 30, 2011

 

A book edited by 

Dr. Al Bento, Professor

and  

Dr. Anil Aggarwal, BGE Professor

University of Baltimore, USA

 

http://mis.ubalt.edu/cloud

 

Introduction

Cloud computing is an emerging discipline which is changing the way
corporate computing is and will be done in the future.  The National
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) defines cloud computing as
a "model for enabling convenient, on-demand network access to a shared
pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers,
storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and
released with minimal management effort or service provider
interaction."  The architecture of Cloud Computing is comprised of four
layers: Infrastructure as a Service (comprised of servers, hypervisor,
storage and network), Platform as a Service (development environment
including DB, integration and development tools), Software as a Service
(readymade applications), and Business Process as a Service
(applications plus services). In addition there are different types of
clouds:  private, public, hybrid and community clouds, with different
capabilities and requirements.  As with any new area, cloud computing
raises many conceptual, technical and managerial issues that need to be
addressed by both academicians and practitioners.

 

Objective of the Book

This book aims to provide relevant theoretical frameworks and practical
applications in the area. Chapters will be written for professionals who
want to improve their understanding of cloud computing and address many
of the issues related to change management, security, management and
processing approaches related to cloud computing.  A key objective is to
provide a systematic source of reference for all aspects of cloud
computing. Another key objective is to understand the changes cloud
computing will have on organizations and management. A final objective
is to study the possible link between mobile computing (smartphones,
tablets, 4G) and cloud computing. 

 

Target Audience

The target audience of this book is comprised of professionals and
researchers working in the field of information processing in various
disciplines, e.g.  administrative sciences and management, education,
adult education, sociology, computer science, and information
technology.  Moreover, the book will provide insights and support
executives concerned with the bottom line of their IT departments, and
the potential impact of cloud computing on organizations and management
styles. 

 

Recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

We look forward to receiving chapters in the following parts of the
book:

*	Cloud  Computing Taxonomy
*	Infrastructure as a Service
*	Platform as a Service
*	Software as a Service
*	Business Process Services
*	Security in Cloud Computing
*	IT Management in the Cloud
*	Mobile Computing and Cloud Computing 
*	Change management in the Cloud 
*	Managing in the Cloud Computing Environment
*	Economy of Cloud Computing
*	Critical success factors for Cloud Computing
*	Cloud diffusion across borders

 


Submission Procedure


Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit by e-mail to
abento at ubalt.edu or aaggarwal at ubalt.edu
<file:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\ntsbagga.CIS\Local%20Settings\Tem
porary%20Internet%20Files\Content.Outlook\FPYEOKPH\aaggarwal at ubalt.edu>
on or before January 30, 2011, a 2-3 page chapter proposal clearly
explaining the objectives and possible contents of his or her proposed
chapter. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by February 15,
2011 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.
Full chapters are expected to be submitted by April 30, 2011. All
submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis.
Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this
project. For more details please visit the book project Web site at
http://mis.ubalt.edu/cloud

 

Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published in Fall 2011 by IGI Global
(formerly Idea Group Inc.), publisher of the "Information Science
Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference), "Medical Information Science
Reference," "Business Science Reference," and "Engineering Science
Reference" imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher,
please visit www.igi-global.com. 

 

Important Dates

 

January 30, 2011:      Proposal Submission Deadline

February 15, 2011:    Notification of Acceptance

April 30, 2011:           Full Chapter Submission

May 31, 2011:            Review Results Returned

July 15, 2011:             Final Chapter Submission

August 15, 2011:        Final Deadline of Revised Chapters

 

Additional information and contact


Dr. Al Bento, abento at ubalt.edu, or Dr. Anil Aggarwal,
aaggarwal at ubalt.edu


Voice mail:  410 837 -5275


Merrick School of Business, University of Baltimore


 

To be published by IGI Global: 

http://www.igi-global.com <http://www.igi-global.com/> 

 

 

 

 

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