Introduction to the Cloud Computing and Big Data Workshop 2013

The workshop at NIST focuses on the intersection of cloud computing and big data, highlighting the importance of collaboration and innovation in these fields. The event acknowledges key contributors and discusses the evolution of cloud computing, its adoption by federal agencies, and the structured dialogue between technology developers and users. The workshop aims to explore new opportunities and challenges at the intersection of cloud and big data, emphasizing the need for a collaborative community effort to define and address these emerging technologies.

What are the two major elements discussed in the workshop?

Who is recognized as the former member of the team that led the cloud effort?

What is the significance of the structured dialogue mentioned in the text?

How does the speaker describe the relationship between cloud computing and big data?

What challenges and opportunities does the speaker foresee at the intersection of cloud and big data?

What are some key attributes of big data mentioned in the text?

What is the role of collaboration in the success of cloud computing initiatives according to the speaker?