JTC 1/SC 38

Cloud Computing and Distributed Platforms

Scope

The scope of SC 38 is:

• Standardization in the area of Cloud Computing and Distributed Platforms including: Foundational concepts and technologies
• Operational issues, and
• Interactions among Cloud Computing systems and with other distributed systems

SC 38 serves as the focus, proponent, and systems integration entity on Cloud Computing, Distributed Platforms, and the application of these technologies.  SC 38 provides guidance to JTC 1, IEC, ISO and other entities developing standards in these areas.

Working / Study Groups

Working Group 3 - Cloud Computing Fundamentals (CCF)

Terms of Reference:

1. Projects related to Cloud Computing Service Agreements
2. Projects related to fundamental concepts, terminology and definitions for Cloud Computing
3. Projects related to guidance on use of international standards in the development of policies that govern or regulate cloud service providers and cloud services, and policies that govern the use of cloud services in enterprise organizations
4. Establish liaisons and collaborate with other entities within JTC 1, SDOs and consortia performing work related to Cloud Computing

Working Group 5 – Data in Cloud Computing and Related Technologies

Terms of Reference:

1. Standardization in the area of data in cloud computing, distributed platforms, connected devices and related technologies
2. Establish liaisons and collaborate with other entities within and external to JTC 1 as appropriate

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