marv adams chief information officer november 29, 2001
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Marv Adams
Chief Information OfficerChief Information Officer
November 29, 2001November 29, 2001
November 29, 2001 Marv Adams Internet2 Discussion 2
How can I help Internet2 as
you go through your planning
cycle?
Agenda
Provide a view of where Internet2
could provide value.
Establish a base line for how we
learn as individuals and teams.
How we learn and sustain in large,
distributed groups.Macro view of how our institutions are organized to enable
learning.
Where do I see Internet2’s role?
Why is this so important?
Technology trends and challenges.
Provide a view of Corporate CIO’s
challenges.
November 29, 2001 Marv Adams Internet2 Discussion 3
Establish a base line for how we
learn as individuals and teams.
Provide a view of where Internet2
could provide value.
Provide a view of Corporate CIO’s
challenges.
How we learn and sustain in large,
distributed groups.Macro view of how our institutions are organized to enable
learning.
Where do I see Internet2’s role?
Why is this so important?
Technology trends and challenges.
How can I help Internet2 as
you go through your planning
cycle?
Agenda
November 29, 2001 Marv Adams Internet2 Discussion 4
Technology Management Framework
CoreTechnology
ProcessTechnology
DifferentiatingTechnology
Technology Policy, Architecture and Business Management
Technology Policy, Architecture and Business Management
IT governing policy. Architecture guiding principles and standards. IT financial, contract and sourcing management.
Core TechnologyManagement Level 1 (M1)
Broad utility IT functions/systems. Infrastructure supporting install base and future systems. Scale oriented. Shared services (i.e. data centers, networks).
Process TechnologyManagement Level 2 (M2)
Business process enabling technologies. Efficiency and/or effectiveness oriented. Shared when appropriate. Decision-making highly integrated with business and operations (i.e. key applications systems).
Differentiating TechnologyManagement Level 3 (M3)
Leading edge use of technologies and information to support new products and markets, and to support breakthroughs in internal productivity. Not scale oriented. Proprietary. Pushes new policies, infrastructure and process orientations.
November 29, 2001 Marv Adams Internet2 Discussion 5
Top Three Areas of Concern for CIO’s
Operations – M1Operations – M1 StabilityStability Safety / securitySafety / security Unit cost / efficiencyUnit cost / efficiency
Business Solutions – M2Business Solutions – M2 Cost savingsCost savings Revenue enhancingRevenue enhancing Customer satisfaction / qualityCustomer satisfaction / quality
Preparing for the Future – M3Preparing for the Future – M3 ResearchResearch Competency / capacity buildingCompetency / capacity building Identifying trends & connecting them with business Identifying trends & connecting them with business
opportunities and challengesopportunities and challenges
Relevance to Internet2Relevance to Internet2
November 29, 2001 Marv Adams Internet2 Discussion 6
Establish a base line for how we
learn as individuals and teams.
Provide a view of where Internet2
could provide value.
Provide a view of Corporate CIO’s
challenges.
How we learn and sustain in large,
distributed groups.Macro view of how our institutions are organized to enable
learning.
Where do I see Internet2’s role?
Why is this so important?
Technology trends and challenges.
How can I help Internet2 as
you go through your planning
cycle?
Agenda
November 29, 2001 Marv Adams Internet2 Discussion 7
Deep Learning
Cycle
Awareness & Sensibility
Attitude & Beliefs
Individual and Collective Learning
Skills & Capabilities
Domain of Evolving Change
Domain of Action
(i.e. Results)Guiding Ideas
Innovation in Infrastructure
Organization Architecture
Theories, Methods, Tools
Source: Senge, The Fifth Discipline
November 29, 2001 Marv Adams Internet2 Discussion 8
Establish a base line for how we
learn as individuals and teams.
Provide a view of where Internet2
could provide value.
Provide a view of Corporate CIO’s
challenges.
How we learn and sustain in large,
distributed groups.Macro view of how our institutions are organized to enable
learning.
Where do I see Internet2’s role?
Why is this so important?
Technology trends and challenges.
How can I help Internet2 as
you go through your planning
cycle?
Agenda
November 29, 2001 Marv Adams Internet2 Discussion 9
A system for producing theory, methods, tools and practical know-how = A Learning Community
ResearchDisciplined approach to discovery and understanding with a commitment to
sharing what’s learned
PracticePeople working to achieve something of practical use
Capacity BuildingHow people develop new
capabilities to produce things.
Source: Senge, The Fifth Discipline
November 29, 2001 Marv Adams Internet2 Discussion 10
A system for producing theory, methods, tools and practical know-how = A Learning Community
ResearchDisciplined approach to discovery and understanding with a commitment to
sharing what’s learned
PracticePeople working to achieve something of practical use
Capacity BuildingHow people develop new
capabilities to produce things.
Source: Senge, The Fifth Discipline
November 29, 2001 Marv Adams Internet2 Discussion 11
Establish a base line for how we
learn as individuals and teams.
Provide a view of where Internet2
could provide value.
Provide a view of Corporate CIO’s
challenges.
How we learn and sustain in large,
distributed groups.Macro view of how our institutions are organized to enable
learning.
Where do I see Internet2’s role?
Why is this so important?
Technology trends and challenges.
How can I help Internet2 as
you go through your planning
cycle?
Agenda
November 29, 2001 Marv Adams Internet2 Discussion 12
Institutions aligned with community components
Capacity BuildingConsulting (external or internal)
Education Providers
PracticeCorporations
SchoolsHospitals
ResearchUniversities
Source: Senge, The Fifth Discipline
November 29, 2001 Marv Adams Internet2 Discussion 13
Establish a base line for how we
learn as individuals and teams.
Provide a view of where Internet2
could provide value.
Provide a view of Corporate CIO’s
challenges.
How we learn and sustain in large,
distributed groups.Macro view of how our institutions are organized to enable
learning.
Where do I see Internet2’s role?
Why is this so important?
Technology trends and challenges.
How can I help Internet2 as
you go through your planning
cycle?
Agenda
November 29, 2001 Marv Adams Internet2 Discussion 14
Internet2 community members
Capacity BuildingConsulting Companies
Teaching Arms of Universities
PracticeCorporations
SchoolsHospitals
ResearchResearch Arms of UniversitiesSome Technology Companies
Source: Senge, The Fifth Discipline
November 29, 2001 Marv Adams Internet2 Discussion 15
Establish a base line for how we
learn as individuals and teams.
Provide a view of where Internet2
could provide value.
Provide a view of Corporate CIO’s
challenges.
How we learn and sustain in large,
distributed groups.Macro view of how our institutions are organized to enable
learning.
Where do I see Internet2’s role?
Why is this so important?
Technology trends and challenges.
How can I help Internet2 as
you go through your planning
cycle?
Agenda
November 29, 2001 Marv Adams Internet2 Discussion 16
Communi-cations Computing
Mechanical& HydraulicsBio Sciences,
Chemistry
Math, Physics
Computing and OS• ASTB• Digital Ink• Sensors• P2P• Voice Portals• Quantum Computers
• Distributed OS• Digital Bacteria• Micro-footprint OS• Hand Held devices• MEMS• Nurstable processing
• Smart cards• Compression
Communications• Instant Messaging• Streaming Media• Video Conferencing• Optics• Band Gap Crystals• IP v7
• xDSL• G3• Free Air Lasers• Free Air Routers• Bluetooth• Powerlines
Context/Location
• Intelligent Bar codes• Smart Tags• Tracking sensors
Displays/Visualization• LCG• Screen based 3D• Flat Screens• HMD• Miniaturized cameras
Robotics/Automation• Micromachines• Laser Machining
Algorithms/DT• Simulation• Modeling• Skills Mining• Feeling mining• Needs Mining• OptimizationHuman Performance
• Handwriting recognition• eLearning• Speech synthesis• Natural Language
Processing• Agent interface
Security & Privacy• IPSec• DENs• Bimoetircs
Power/Fuel Cells• Fuel cells• Solar power• EPV• Proton Exchange
membrane• Molten carbonate
• Solar satellite power – laser beaming
• Solid oxide
Storage• Micro-footprint storage• Storage networks• Flash cards• GMR• Portable hard disks
Software Services
• Visualization• Virtual Reality• Holographic
Video• Agents• Anthropomorphic
agents• JINI/eSuite• Personalization
agents• DRM/DOI
• Real time OLAP• ASP/BSP• Active Datalets• Extreme
Programming• XML/WML/PML• PKI• eInfrastructure• End User
Applications
Genetics/ Medical Tech.• Remote monitoring
and remote diagnostics
• Genomics• Genetic engineering• Remote drug admin.
• Optics and Laser tech.
• Imaging
Social Sciences
Source: Accenture
InterplayBetween old - but alive and well - “hot areas” (computing and communications) and applied sciences could be the key challenge and opportunity for future IT professionals
MaterialsMaterials
Information Management• Data brokers• Real time Data Mining• Data Minnig• DENs• eCash• Search BOTs
November 29, 2001 Marv Adams Internet2 Discussion 17
Proactive Information Technology Management
Scanning &
Tracking
IP Management
Ecosystem Management
R&D
Technology Strategy and Governance
Technology Portfolio
Management
Internal/external research and development (R&D) leading to new technologies and their uses; does not include incremental or core business product related R&D
Management of participants in an ecosystem to spur idea generation and innovation
Management approaches and capabilities to maximize value through rapidly changing technologies and technology-based innovation
Management of investments in a portfolio of new technologies and technology-based ideas that have potential for value creation
Active management of a firm’s intellectual property (IP) portfolio to enhance shareholder value
A rigorous process of searching/ tracking new technologies and of generating innovative ideas through their singular or combined application
Source: Accenture
November 29, 2001 Marv Adams Internet2 Discussion 18
Ford’s Experience with Internet2
Presently connected at two access grid video nodes, Presently connected at two access grid video nodes, resulting in improved collaboration (ability to connect resulting in improved collaboration (ability to connect multiple sites with higher quality.)multiple sites with higher quality.)
Future plans utilizing Internet2Future plans utilizing Internet2 Rich distance learning experiencesRich distance learning experiences High definition videoHigh definition video Supercomputing projectsSupercomputing projects Advanced applications requiring high bandwidth and Advanced applications requiring high bandwidth and
predictable network performancepredictable network performance External collaboration opportunitiesExternal collaboration opportunities
November 29, 2001 Marv Adams Internet2 Discussion 19
Ford’s Learnings From Internet2 Experience
Internet2 Connectivity Model is too restrictive -- Internet2 Connectivity Model is too restrictive -- needs to have a "universal" model, similar to the needs to have a "universal" model, similar to the Internet Internet
Gateways between I2 and the public Internet are Gateways between I2 and the public Internet are not sufficient not sufficient
Better communication and documentation between Better communication and documentation between I2 and its service providers is neededI2 and its service providers is needed
November 29, 2001 Marv Adams Internet2 Discussion 20
Conclusions
The system of collectively learning and altering our environment The system of collectively learning and altering our environment is very fragmented today in most institutions.is very fragmented today in most institutions.
These are likely eventual realities:These are likely eventual realities: inexpensive, widely available high communications bandwidthinexpensive, widely available high communications bandwidth other emerging technologies that, when combined with other emerging technologies that, when combined with
bandwidth, will enable breakthroughsbandwidth, will enable breakthroughs tomorrow’s survivors will continuously learn and take tomorrow’s survivors will continuously learn and take
advantage of technological advancesadvantage of technological advances You are unique and in an unusual position of governance to bring You are unique and in an unusual position of governance to bring
together the three critical learning components and create a together the three critical learning components and create a powerful learning community; a learning community that will powerful learning community; a learning community that will make a huge difference in the world.make a huge difference in the world.
November 29, 2001 Marv Adams Internet2 Discussion 21
Challenges
1.1. What’s your story?What’s your story?
2.2. What are your guiding ideas?What are your guiding ideas?
3.3. How do your guiding ideas provide focus to your How do your guiding ideas provide focus to your development of theory, methods and tools?development of theory, methods and tools?
4.4. What kind of infrastructure is required to enable real What kind of infrastructure is required to enable real practical solutions to be developed?practical solutions to be developed?
5.5. How do you find oxygen (revenues/profits) to How do you find oxygen (revenues/profits) to sustain life so that you can achieve your purpose?sustain life so that you can achieve your purpose?