Computer Science Colloquium: Grid Computing Goes Mainstream

Speaker

David E. Martin

IBM

Abstract

Over the last few years we have witnessed the evolution of grid computing from a niche technology associated with scientific and technical computing, into a business-innovating technology that is driving increased adoption into commercial lines of business. Grid deployments accelerate application performance, improve productivity and collaboration, and optimize the resiliency of the IT infrastructure. Grid technology provides the ability to store, share and analyze large volumes of data, ensuring that people have access to information at the right time improving decision making, productivity and collaboration. Furthermore, Grid technology improves resource utilization and reduces costs while maintaining a flexible infrastructure that can cope with changing business demands, yet remain reliable, resilient and secure. Come learn how grid computing is changing the world from the halls of academia to the boardrooms of corporations. We'll discuss the underlying technology, the evolution of Grids, some of the current challenges and examine production Grids in academia and business.

Bio Sketch

David Martin is the Program Director, Internet Standards and Technology, in IBM's Systems and Technology Group. David is part of a cross-company team that leads Internet standards development and prototypes new Internet technology. He also is a Visiting Research Engineer at Northwestern University's International Center for Advanced Internet Research (iCAIR) where he works on design of high-bitrate (10's of Gbps) wide area networks. In addition, David is active in several standards organizations, especially the Global Grid Forum, where he is a member of the Grid Forum Steering Group and an Area Director for the Data Area.