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@ubalt.edu or aaggarwal@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@ubalt.edu, or Dr. Anil Aggarwal, aaggarwal@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