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EGA/GGF merger naming survey
by Joel Replogle 14 Apr '06

14 Apr '06

Dear GGF Participant: As you may know, GGF and EGA are planning to merge into a unified organization to lead the adoption of grid standards. We are conducting a communications audit to determine characteristics of the 'neworg' and whether or not a name change is of strategic value. All answers you provide will be anonymous. We encourage you to take 5 minutes and complete our e-survey. The survey will only be open until the end of day Tuesday, April 18 (US Pacific Time), so we would appreciate your prompt input and thank you for your time. http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB2257YZ6Z4Y6 Thanks, Joel (for the GGF/EGA merger team) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- Joel Replogle - Manager of Standards, Global Grid Forum replogle(a)ggf.org http://www.ggf.org

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GGF website outage Saturday, 15 April
by Joel Replogle 13 Apr '06

13 Apr '06

All - Our hosting facility will be without power this Saturday from about 6am-2pm CDT (11:00-19:00 UTC). While this outage may take the entire time, please be aware that the GGF web sites will not be reachable during these hours. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thanks, Joel ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- Joel Replogle - Manager of Standards, Global Grid Forum replogle(a)ggf.org http://www.ggf.org

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Advanced Registration Deadline for GGF17
by Steve Crumb 07 Apr '06

07 Apr '06

Just a quick reminder that the Advance Registration deadline for GGF17 in Tokyo is next Monday, 10-April (extended from today). Save by registering now at http://www.ggf.org/GGF17/ggf_events_regstrtn_ggf17.htm and be sure to book your hotel room through Nippon Travel Agency Co., Ltd. More information and a link to the travel booking site can be found on our website at http://www.ggf.org/GGF17/ggf_events_lodging_ggf17.htm. A preliminary program will be available next week detailing the over 50 group sessions and excellent community program. Check http://www.ggf.org/GGF17/ggf_events_schedule_ggf17.htm for updates. Thanks and see you in Tokyo! Steve Crumb Executive Director, GGF scrumb(a)ggf.org +1 630-252-8610 +1 630-915-3324 (cell)

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Two new documents in public comment
by Gregory Newby 04 Apr '06

04 Apr '06

Two information track documents have started their public comment period. Please consider reading & providing input on these documents. A healthy public comment is a sign of a valuable document, as well as providing technical review and assessment. Visit this link to read & comment on any of these documents: http://www.ggf.org/gf/docs/?public_comment INFORMATION TRACK DOCUMENTS (30-day review) 1. Open Grid Services Architecture, Version 1.5 I. Foster et al., via OGSA-WG 2. OGSA Glossary of Terms 1.5 J. Treadwell, via OGSA-WG These other documents, previously announced, have another few weeks in public comment. Please consider reading them and providing feedback: 1. CDDLM Configuration Description Language Specification Version 1.0 J. Tatemura. via CDDLM-WG. Recommendation track document in 60-day public comment period 2. Web Services Data Access and Integration â The XML Realization (WS-DAIX) Specification, Version 1.0. M. Antonioletti et al. via DAIS-WG. 3. Web Services Data Access and Integration â The Relational Realisation (WS-DAIR) Specification, Version 1.0. M. Antonioletti et al. via DAIS-WG. 4. Web Services Data Access and Integration â The Core (WS-DAI) Specification, Version 1.0 M. Antonioletti et al. via DAIS-WG. 5. ByteIO Specification 1.0 M. Morgan via ByteIO-WG 6. ByteIO OGSA WSRF Basic Profile Rendering 1.0 M. Morgan via ByteIO-WG 7. Application Contents Service Specification 1.0 K. Fukui via ACS-WG -- Greg Newby, GGF Editor

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New GGF document draft for chairs/editors/authors
by Gregory Newby 27 Mar '06

27 Mar '06

This information is mostly of interest to group chairs, but there are others in the GGF community involved with writing documents who might also want to use this template. There is a new GGF document template available for use by authors/editors for the document series. This template has some wording changes we have adopted (such as calling documents "documents" rather than "memos"), some recommendations on the use of the required "security considerations" section, and sample references. It also includes the new copyright and intellectual property statements as published in GFD-CP.063 (this document will be online shortly). Authors should be careful to use these new statements, rather than the old ones. Find the document in the Editor group area on http://forge.gridforum.org under the "Author Guidelines and Templates" documents. https://forge.gridforum.org/projects/ggf-editor Here is a direct, but longer, link: https://forge.gridforum.org/docman2/ViewCategory.php?group_id=90&category_i… Enjoy! -- Greg Newby (GGF Editor)

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New document in public comment
by Gregory Newby 26 Mar '06

26 Mar '06

This new proposed GGF document is now in public comment. These are all accessible via the main www.ggf.org documents Public Comments link. Please consider reading and commenting on these documents. A healthy public comment process is an important part of the GGF's open standards process. 1. CDDLM Configuration Description Language Specification Version 1.0 J. Tatemura. via CDDLM-WG. Recommendation track document in 60-day public comment period Visit this link to read & comment: http://www.ggf.org/gf/docs/?public_comment These other documents, previously announced, have another few weeks in public comment. Please consider reading them and providing feedback to the authors: 2. Web Services Data Access and Integration â The XML Realization (WS-DAIX) Specification, Version 1.0. M. Antonioletti et al. via DAIS-WG. 3. Web Services Data Access and Integration â The Relational Realisation (WS-DAIR) Specification, Version 1.0. M. Antonioletti et al. via DAIS-WG. 4. Web Services Data Access and Integration â The Core (WS-DAI) Specification, Version 1.0 M. Antonioletti et al. via DAIS-WG. 5. ByteIO Specification 1.0 M. Morgan via ByteIO-WG 6. ByteIO OGSA WSRF Basic Profile Rendering 1.0 M. Morgan via ByteIO-WG 7. Application Contents Service Specification 1.0 K. Fukui via ACS-WG -- Greg Newby, GGF Editor

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GGF17 Updates
by Steve Crumb 23 Mar '06

23 Mar '06

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1. GGF17 Call for Participation Deadline 2. GGF17 Registration/Hotel 3. GGF17 Student Scholar Applications Accepted ---------------------------------------------- 1. GGF17 Call for Participation The deadline for GGF17 proposal submission is tomorrow, 24 March. Only 4 slots remain. GGF17 will be held on 10-12 May in Tokyo, Japan. This event is collocated with the 3rd Grid World Exhibition being held on 11-12 May in the Tokyo International Forum. For more information on the call for participation, visit: http://www.ggf.org/GGF17/ggf_events_cfp_ggf17.htm. 2. GGF17 Registration Deadline & Hotel Information The Advance registration deadline for GGF17 in Tokyo (10-12 May) is quickly approaching. To take advantage of the lowest rates, please sign-up at: http://www.ggf.org/GGF17/ggf_events_regstrtn_ggf17.htm. Lodging information is now available on the GGF website at http://www.ggf.org/GGF17/ggf_events_lodging_ggf17.htm. Reservations should be obtained online at: https://apollon.nta.co.jp/grid/. 3. GGF17 Student Scholar applications continue to be accepted for GGF's student scholars at GGF17 in Tokyo, 10-12 May. To submit an application or for more information, please visit: http://www.ggf.org/GGF17/ggf_events_student_ggf17.htm by March 27. Steve Crumb Executive Director, GGF scrumb(a)ggf.org +1 630-252-8610 +1 630-915-3324 (cell)

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GGF eNewsletter
by Steve Crumb 09 Mar '06

09 Mar '06

1. GGF17 Call for Participation Open 2. International Summer School on Grid Computing 3. GGF17 Registration Open 4. GGF17 Student Scholar Applications Accepted ---------------------------------------------- 1. GGF17 Call for Participation GGF is now accepted proposals for the GGF17 program to be held on 10-12 May in Tokyo, Japan. This event is collocated with the 3rd Grid World Exhibition being held on 11-12 May in the Tokyo International Forum. For more information on the call for participation, visit: http://www.ggf.org/GGF17/ggf_events_cfp_ggf17.htm. The deadline for proposal submission is 24 March. 2. International Summer School on Grid Computing GGF, along with EGEE and the ICEAGE project, are pleased to announce the 4th annual International Summer School on Grid Computing. The School will be held in Ischia, Italy (near Naples) from 9-21 July, 2006. The School will consist of lectures and discussion with leading authorities in advanced grid technology, applications of e-Science and distributed systems research. These will be complemented by laboratory sessions, tutorials and group work. To apply or for more information on the school, please visit: http://www.dma.unina.it/~murli/ISSGC06/. 3. GGF17 Registration Open Advanced registration for GGF17 in Tokyo (10-12 May) is now open. To take advantage of the lowest rates, please sign-up today at: http://www.ggf.org/GGF17/ggf_events_regstrtn_ggf17.htm. Hotel and lodging information is being finalized and will be posted to the website soon. 4. GGF17 Student Scholar Applications Accepted Applications are now being accepted for GGF's student scholars at GGF17 in Tokyo, 10-12 May. To submit an application or for more information, please visit: http://www.ggf.org/GGF17/ggf_events_student_ggf17.htm. Steve Crumb Executive Director, GGF scrumb(a)ggf.org +1 630-252-8610

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GGF eNewsletter
by Steve Crumb 27 Feb '06

27 Feb '06

1. GGF17 Call for Participation Open 2. GGF17 Registration Open 3. GGF17 Student Scholar Applications Accepted ---------------------------------------------- 1. GGF17 Call for Participation GGF is now accepted proposals for the GGF17 program to be held on 10-12 May in Tokyo, Japan. This event is collocated with the 3rd Grid World Exhibition being held on 11-12 May in the Tokyo International Forum. For more information on the call for participation, visit: http://www.ggf.org/GGF17/ggf_events_cfp_ggf17.htm. The deadline for proposal submission is 24 March. 2. GGF17 Registration Open Advanced registration for GGF17 in Tokyo (10-12 May) is now open. To take advantage of the lowest rates, please sign-up today at: http://www.ggf.org/GGF17/ggf_events_regstrtn_ggf17.htm. 3. GGF17 Student Scholar Applications Accepted Applications are now being accepted for GGF's student scholars at GGF17 in Tokyo, 10-12 May. To submit an application or for more information, please visit: http://www.ggf.org/GGF17/ggf_events_student_ggf17.htm. Steve Crumb Executive Director, GGF scrumb(a)ggf.org +1 630-252-8610 +1 630-915-3324 (cell)

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GGF Community Announcement
by Steve Crumb 12 Feb '06

12 Feb '06

Members of GGF and EGA: We are pleased to announce that on February 6 the EGA and the GGF signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to merge, bringing together two leading grid organizations with a shared mission and common values. This LOI has been approved by both the GGF's Grid Forum Steering Group (GFSG) and the EGA Board of Directors. It was the result of hundreds of hours spent developing and agreeing upon an overall merger framework based upon a set of guiding principles for success. We expect the benefits to our members and the grid community to include: . The ability to move quickly to create standards and architectures that will accelerate grid adoption . A clearer voice for communicating our views, direction, progress and results . More effective collaboration with other grid organizations, industry and government bodies, vendors and research organizations For now, a joint team will begin merger transition planning, with the expected result of a new, merged organization in summer 2006. Finally, we want to stress that until the merger is concluded, each organization will continue to operate independently. This will preserve the continuity of work including all technical, marketing and membership activities. Please watch for additional news from your respective organizations in the coming weeks. A FAQ with additional details about this announcement is available at http://www.ggf.org/News/ggf_newscal_egaFAQ.php. Don Deutsch, President Mark Linesch, Chair Enterprise Grid Alliance Global Grid Forum

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