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BRINGING CLARITY TO THE CLOUD
OpenSky Networks discusses the complexities of the cloud market by distinguishing the difference between true cloud solutions and rebranded services; and how knowing that difference can impact your business.
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About UsAn IT Consulting Firm with a wide knowledge of cloud based services
OpenSky Networks is an IT services consulting firm and brokerage focused on delivering cloud solutions to mid-market business. With a 5 year background in cloud research and delivery, OpenSky brings a new approach to cloud delivery by assessing our clients’ current IT environment and designing custom solutions to alleviate pain points and improve performance.
A trusted technology partner with real cloud experience.
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ObjectivesYour key webinar takeaways
DEFINEGive cloud a real
definition and differentiate it from common misconceptions.
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EXPLAINWhy is knowing the
difference between a cloud solution and a
hosted solution important?
DEEP DIVEReal world examples of successful/unsuccessful deployments and their
business impact.
CONCLUDEWhere would cloud
services best serve you?
Birth – Evolution - Revolution(A Brief History Lesson)
Mainframe ComputingMassive computing engines
accessed by simple end user terminals.
Age of the InternetNetworking capabilities
bringing the possibility of location agnostic communications.
Cloud Connected Devices
End user capability to access data from any
device.
Personal ComputingSmall end user terminals with
computing capabilities connected to servers.
Cloud Computing Birth of multi-tenancy offers the possibility of increasing agility while reducing server
hardware necessity.
MYTHS AND THE MARKETING AGENDACloud computing is uniquely susceptible to the perils of myths due to the nature, confusion and hype surrounding it. These myths slow things down, impeded innovation and induce fear, thus distracting from real progress, innovation and outcomes.
Multiple perspectives and agendas still conspire to mystify the subject ever more. Add the incessant hype and there can be a resultant confusion that permeates IT today.
Cloud is always about moneyAlthough there is a downward trend in IaaS pricing, other cloud services are seeing a rise.
It has to be cloud to be goodOne of the top culprits of cloud skepticism and confusion due to IT companies rebranding legacy services as cloud.
“The CEO said so” as a strategyCloud should be thought of as a means to an end. The end must be specified first.
We only need one cloud strategy or vendorA cloud strategy should be based on aligning business goals with benefits. The benefits should be the driving force for business.
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MYTHS AND THE MARKETING AGENDACloud computing is uniquely susceptible to the perils of myths due to the nature, confusion and hype surrounding it. These myths slow things down, impeded innovation and induce fear, thus distracting from real progress, innovation and outcomes.
Multiple perspectives and agendas still conspire to mystify the subject ever more. Add the incessant hype and there can be a resultant confusion that permeates IT today.
Cloud is less secure than on-premiseTo date, there have been very few security breaches in the public cloud – most continue to involve on-premise environments.
Cloud is not for mission-critical useMany organizations have progressed beyond early use cases and experimentation and are using cloud for mission-critical workloads.
Cloud should be used for everythingThere are some use cases where there the cloud is a great fit, but not all applications and workloads benefit from the cloud.
Cloud = Data CenterIn general, data center outsourcing, data center modernization and data center strategies are not synonymous with the cloud.
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Essential Characteristics of Cloud Computing
On-Demand Self ServiceProvision resources as needed without provider interaction.
Broad Network Access Capabilities available over the network and accessible by most devices.
Resource Pooling Provider resources are pooled to serve using a multi-tenant model.
Rapid Elasticity Capabilities can be elastically provisioned and released, in some cases automatically.
Measured ServiceResource usage can be monitored, controlled and reported, providing transparency for provider and consumer.
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Spotting the fake cloudA few red flags
Too Much Downtime/ Not Enough Support
A hosted solution provider likely cannot
achieve the same levels of security, privacy, and uptime as a true cloud
provider can.
Overbuy/OverprovisionRequirement
If uncertain about how much capacity the
business requires, they often end up with too much capacity, or not enough capacity which
can compromise the SLA.
Concerns About Provider Financial Viability
If a hosting provider goes out of business, clients may have to
scramble to find another provider and
move their data safely, the risk of losing data
increases in these cases.
Delayed/Painful Upgrades
Hosted solutions require the same
upgrade processes each time the software vendor releases a new version of its product. This can be a lengthy
process for end users.
Costly/Unstable Integrations
Integrating a hosted solution with other applications causes considerable hassle, expense, and raises
questions about stability.
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Cloud Deployment Models
Cloud ServiceProvidersEnterprises Bridging
• Private cloud: operated solely for an organization, typically within the firewall.
• Public cloud: accessible over the internet, available to the general public or a large industry group and is owned by a cloud service provider.
• Hybrid cloud: composition of two or more interoperable clouds (e.g. private + public), enabling data and application portability
Private Cloud Hybrid Cloud Public Cloud
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Cloud use casesWhich workload belongs in which configuration?
Private Cloud Hybrid Cloud Public Cloud
Specialty Hardware
Dev/Test
Legacy Systems
Packaged ApplicationsNetwork LatencyHigh Availability/Disaster RecoveryData Storage/ArchiveSales Force MgmtProject Mgmt/Collaboration
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Type of service• Do I want a raw VM or managed service?
Portability• Can I bring my existing VMs into the service?• Is it compatible with my VMware infrastructure?
Ability to scale up & down• What if I need to increase and/or decrease my capacity?
Performance requirements• What level of guaranteed uptime (SLA) do I need for my applications?
Support policy• What is response time for issues and escalation path?• Do I have a dedicated support contact?
Data security and compliance• Where is my data actually stored? Is it encrypted? Who has access?
Type of payment model • “Pay per use” or subscription?• Instance based or resource pool
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CLOUD IN THE REAL WORLD
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Using Hybrid architecture to enhance ux and increase revenue
Winning networkStrong network strategies reduce latency and therefore keep users on the site.
Fulfillment synergiesHybrid architecture to ensure
security and guarantee performance.
Consistent growthBig data analytics and monitoring give the capability to drive revenues by offering user appropriate product suggestions.
User opportunityWell designed strategies keep Etsy profitable and keep sellers secure.
Global reachContent delivery networks and
hybrid strategies make it possible to reach all areas of the globe.
Financial strengthNetwork performance in
ecommerce is key to keeping profits high and moving business
forward.
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“Big believers in the cloud – all versions of it”Hybrid ArchitectureEnvironment consists of public cloud workloads and cloud-based applications including Salesforce.com.
CamelotPrivate cloud in their own data center used by their in house team for new innovations in reservation booking.
Test/DevelopmentProprietary booking software rewritten for the cloud. New testing and development environments use a pay-as-you-go provider.
Management of 460,000 hotel rooms and 7 brands
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Improved Information Access for 911 dispatchersAnd extended mobility capabilities
“The Halton Regional Police 911 dispatchers are very happy with the new hybrid system. The stability and reliability of the environment now allows 911 dispatchers to confidently access supporting information without the fear of risky system freezes, logouts, or lockouts.”
The Challenge:- System required use of computer-aided
systems and ancillary systems.- Ancillary systems were accessed through
legacy remote access system
The Solution- Hybrid network with desktop-as-a-service and enhanced mobility solutions.
WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?
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Cloud computing drives businesses forwardBy linking directly to business agility
• 63% of business leaders agree cloud can significantly impact agility and responsiveness.
• 3x more likely to achieve better agility than competitors.
Cloud
• Infrastructure / technology is the primary driver for companies with agile IT.
• 65% believe cloud plays a key role in increasing IT agility.
IT Agility
• Companies that are already extremely agile report a more agile IT function.
• Companies that are not agile report a weak IT function in terms of agility.
Business Agility
• 80%+ associate business agility with revenue growth, cost reduction, and risk management.
• 75% state business agility is a priority today.
Corporate Performance
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Cloud adoption
Cloud Adoption is maturing to drive business agility.
Which of the following are top drivers of cloud computing initiatives?We know cloud computing adoption is maturing. Often, cost reduction is talked about as the benefit for cloud computing but to put that in context, according to this IDG survey… the benefits of business agility are far greater 75%Business Agility
56%Reducing IT infrastructure investment
53%Reducing management resources
50%Increasing capacity
46%Increasing productivity
40%BC/DR
Source: CIO Global Cloud Computing Adoption Survey
QuestionsFor more information regarding cloud services, contact OpenSky Networks at:
(720) [email protected]
