Overview:

The CSCC has accomplished quite a bit in the little over a year since it's creation, and we're gearing up to challenge our members in a new way! 

The Cloud Standards Customer Council, in partnership with BPTrends, and TechTarget is sponsoring the 2012 Cloud Standards Customer Council Case Study Competition. The competition is open to member organizations of all sizes, including government agencies, which have successfully delivered cloud implementations.  (If you're not a CSCC member, it's free to join.)

The goal of the CSCC Case Study Competition is to highlight cloud success stories and lessons learned to provide proof points and insights for other organizations considering or pursuing a cloud implementation or adoption. To qualify for the competition, the project must be complete with demonstrated business results.

The Awards:

	The overall winner of the CSCC Case Study Competition will be offered a keynote speaking opportunity at the CSCC Meeting to be held December 10th - 11th, 2012 in Burlingame, CA. The second place finalist will receive a dedicated webinar opportunity from the CSCC.
	The winner and runners-up will also be presented with award plaques which they may display as CSCC recognition of their outstanding work in the cloud space.
	Recognition in publications of BPTrends, TechTarget, press releases and listing on the Cloud Standards Customer Council and OMG websites. And continued editorial support as opportunities arise through 2013.
	All submitted case studies will be featured on the CSCC website, not just the winner and runner-ups (as long as permission is granted).

Judging:

Entries will be judged on the complexity of the business problem addressed, the ROI/Business Value achieved (Agility/Innovation/Flexibility/Optimization/Resilience/Service Delivery), the level and sophistication of the cross-organizational collaboration (Business/Technical) and the usage of approaches and supporting technology. In addition to one overall winner, organizations will be recognized by industry/government.

Deadlines:

Case Study Competition winners will be announced in Burlingame, California on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 and will be featured on the Cloud Standards Customer Council website, a special CSCC press release, and in publications by BPTrends and other industry publications.

Submissions must be received by November 9th 2012 in order to be eligible.