Cloud Transformation

Cloud Transformation Observatory activities

The events planned by the Cloud Transformation Observatory are:

• conduct an Executive Workshop with the Advisory Board and Research Partners with the aim of exploring and analyzing innovative research threads. The Advisory Board is a steering group of Observatory activities comprising C-levels and managers of large companies operating in Italy. The members of the Advisory Board are:
  • Christian Altomare, Head of PBC International Strategy & Architecture, Deutsche Bank;
  • Massimo Bertolotti, Director of Innovation and Multimedia Distribution, Sky;
  • Alessandro Bruno, Group Chief IT, Digital and Innovation Officer Area, Intesa Sanpaolo;
  • Franco Cerutti, IT Director ABG – Global Maritime & Environmental Compliance Carnival Corporation, Costa Crociere;
  • Andrea Chiarottino, ICT Project Manager, CNH Industrial;
  • Paolo Della Schiava, Head of IT Governance & Architecture, Fincantieri;
  • Francesco Giordano, Head of Enterprise Architecture, Cloud and DevOps, Generali Investments;
  • Alessandra Grendele, Chief Information Officer, Carrefour;
  • Salvatore Incardona, Head of Enterprise Architecture, Amplifon;
  • Riccardo Marchiani, Responsabile IT Enterprise Architecture, Autostrade per l’Italia;
  • Massimo Moroni, IT Infrastructure, Architecture & Cybersecurity Director, Group Digital & Business technology, Barilla;
  • Federico Morreale, Head of ICT Enterprise Architecture & Data Platform | Cloud Transformation Program Manager, Edison;
  • Enrico Pana, Head of Group Continuous Improvement, DAB Pumps;
  • Stefano Regaglia, Head of Engineering Services, Infrastructure and Technological Services, Enel;
  • Francesco Sini, Head of Cloud - Financial Operations, AXA;
  • Filipe Teixeira, Head of Information Technology, Illimity Bank;
  • Luigi Vassallo, Chief Operating Officer, Sara Assicurazioni;
  • Fabio Veronese, Head of Global Digital Solution, Infrastructure and Networks Digital Hub, Enel;
  • Francesco Zoletto, Advanced Engineering Programs Director, Alstom.
• design three Research Workshops, in other words meetings between Advisory Board members, ICT supply chain players, and end-user cloud services companies to brainstorm and discuss key Cloud issues (Cloud cost management, GreenIT, Cloud Security), aiming to share and pool best practices;
• a closing Conference to present Research findings with round tables and talks from the lead roles of Cloud services user companies. Each year the event is attended by over 700 participants;
• organize two Use Case Presentation Sessions, open-door online events where Research supporting companies will be able to present a customer use case.

Activities planned as part of Research include:

• develop a survey extended to large companies and SMBs operating in all product sectors in Italy;
• develop a framework and methodologies to support companies in the roadmap towards the Cloud and Digital Transformation;
• develop a Cloud and FinOps cost management framework and methodology;
• analyze GreenIT activities implemented by businesses;
• analyze the role of the Cloud in the implementation of circular economy actions;
• analyze the Italian and European Cloud market;
• conduct direct interviews with the main players of the Cloud market in Italy;
• analyze available services, main trends, and the evolution of technology in the Cloud market;
• draft a report with main Observatory research results.

Become a supporter of the Cloud Transformation Observatory

The Cloud Transformation Observatory is supported by several sector partner and sponsor companies. Take part in the Research, access Observatory exclusive data before anyone else, network with companies and qualified experts and gain visibility in our events.

For more information please contact Luca Dozio (luca.dozio@polimi.it), Marina Natalucci (marina.natalucci@polimi.it) and Martina Broggi (martina.broggi@osservatori.net).