To extend high performance computing, storage and software facilities to all businesses, especially SMEs, the IDA has launched a Call-For-Collaboration (CFC) on 23 November 2007. The CFC will bring together keen Grid service providers and independent software vendors, via the formation of a consortium or consortia, to provide related infocomm resources on a pay-per-use basis, so that hefty investments for Grid capabilities will no longer be needed, and more firms can leverage on Grid to develop new, innovative business models and infocomm services.

Objectives

The objectives of this Call-For-Collaboration (CFC) are to:

1. Develop the ISV Ecosystems that will enable "Software as a Service" applications to flourish, and establish Singapore as the "Shared Services Hub" of Asia.
2. Accelerate the deployment of software, compute and storage utility provisioning by making available software, compute and storage resources to users in the public and private sectors on a utility basis.
3. Catalyse the demand for software, compute and storage utility provisioning by increasing the number of users in the public and private sectors.

Extension of Submission Deadline

IDA will be extending the deadline for the submission of proposals for the Grid Services Provisioning Call-for-Collaboration to 1700hrs, 18 February 2008. 

Public Briefing and Networking Session

IDA held a Public Briefing session on 30 November 2007, followed by a Networking session on 5 December 2007.  IDA would like to thank all participants who had attended the sessions.

1. The slides for briefing session can be downloaded from here.
2. A listing of main contacts of companies that had expressed interests is available here. For further details of each company, you may contact them directly.

Users Consultation Session (Updated)

We would like to invite companies to attend a User Consultation Session. This session brings a panel of potential end users of GSPs who will share their requirements and needs with respect to their respective enterprises. They will share who they are, their applications and what they expect from GSPs.

Those who wish to register for the event are required to email their name, designation, organisation, and telephone number to IDA_Grid@ida.gov.sg. Closing date for registration is 13 December 2007 (Thursday).

CFC Documents / Proposal Submission

Details of the CFC and the proposal submission template can be downloaded below:

• Grid Services Provisioning CFC - Public Document
• Grid Services Provisioning CFC - Proposal Template

The CFC closes on 18 February 2008.

Timeline and Milestones

Enquiries

Enquiries regarding this CFC can be addressed to IDA_Grid@ida.gov.sg