Helix Nebula Governance Model Status and Next Steps

Helix Nebula Governance Model Status and Next Steps Jurry de la Mar (T-Systems)

Helix Nebula Initiative Status • Membership rules published • # Members increased from 20 to 41 during last 2 years EGI Community Forum 2014, Helix Nebula workshop, Helsinki, 19 May 2014 (Jurry de la Mar) 2

Key aspects for governance • • • Strategy and Mission Business Model Service Architecture Operational principles Integration of/relation to existing e-Infrastructures Identity and brand Community building Sustainability Information and IPR management EGI Community Forum 2014, Helix Nebula workshop, Helsinki, 19 May 2014 (Jurry de la Mar) 3

Impediments identified • Structural and organizational barriers; i. e. users cannot benefit from the services of a fully hybrid public-commercial cloud model. • The governance principles of the European Union do not incorporate those of intergovernmental organisations, publicprivate partnerships and international corporations based in Europe. EGI Community Forum 2014, Helix Nebula workshop, Helsinki, 19 May 2014 (Jurry de la Mar) 4

Key Findings • • Balance of rules and processes Strong leadership Result-oriented decision-making Flexibility to grow and diversify Objective: a large public-private marketplace, able to engage into business calls on innovative approaches EGI Community Forum 2014, Helix Nebula workshop, Helsinki, 19 May 2014 (Jurry de la Mar) 5

Governance Framework Steering Scientific and Technical Advisory General Assembly Policy and Strategic Advisory Secretariat Management Operations Service Provider Board Work Groups Service Providers Management Board Projects and Operations User Board Work Groups Users HNX Marketplace Governance EGI Community Forum 2014, Helix Nebula workshop, Helsinki, 19 May 2014 (Jurry de la Mar) 6

Requirements for Governance • Establish a User Forum and Scientific & Policy Advisory Boards to regularly consult and align activities with existing needs • Maintain a balance of votes between users and providers in the Management Board • Initially operate the science cloud marketplace with two alternatives: – One commercial entity focusing on short term availability – One independent & neutral entity to ensure the best possible uptake in the public sector EGI Community Forum 2014, Helix Nebula workshop, Helsinki, 19 May 2014 (Jurry de la Mar) 7

Anti-Trust aspects • Many HN stakeholders are major players and competitors in IT in Europe – ensure that competition is not distorted – prohibit horizontal or vertical agreements or concerted practices between undertakings – prohibit any abuse of a dominant position by one or more undertakings • Published Example Do’s and Don’ts to minimize the risks of infringement of Antitrust Law 1 1 Helix Nebula Antitrust Guidelines http: //www. helix-nebula. eu/publications/reports/antitrust-guidelines EGI Community Forum 2014, Helix Nebula workshop, Helsinki, 19 May 2014 (Jurry de la Mar) 8

Next Steps • Evolution of membership regime – from NDA to Partnership Agreement and Bylaws – Accession process of new partners • Link-in new projects undertaken e. g. in Horizon 2020 • Ensure requirements are being addressed – interoperability with e-Infrastructures – new business models for the Science community EGI Community Forum 2014, Helix Nebula workshop, Helsinki, 19 May 2014 (Jurry de la Mar) 9