Date post: | 15-May-2015 |
Category: |
Documents |
Upload: | resultworx-technology-group |
View: | 1,098 times |
Download: | 4 times |
Putting the Cloud to WorkJim Locke, PrincipalResultWorx Technology Group
Agenda
•What is Cloud Computing?•What is driving Cloud Adoption?•Cloud Concerns•Cloud Computing Models
▫Public, Hybrid or Private Cloud?▫Which one is right for you?
•9 Cloud Services to get you started•Mobility and the Cloud
What is Cloud Computing?
•Cloud computing is Internet-based computing, whereby shared resources, software and information are provided to computers and other devices on-demand like a public utility.
Source: Wikipedia
You’re Already Using It…
•69% of Americans are already using some form of Cloud computing, including:▫Web mail▫Online backup▫Web conferencing▫Remote Access▫Voice-over-IP phone service
What’s Driving Cloud Adoption?•Cost controls and reductions•Access to strategic applications•Improved reliability•Business Continuity•Mobility
Cloud Concerns
•Privacy & Security▫General security concerns with vendor▫Government concerns over privacy
•Compliance ▫FISMA, HIPAA, SOX, etc.
•Reliability▫Service provider issues▫Internet connection issues
•Performance
Cloud Computing Models
•Public Cloud▫Infrastructure owned and managed by third-
party▫Productivity and specialized web applications
•Hybrid Cloud▫Some infrastructure owned and managed by
user; others by a third-party•Private Cloud
▫Infrastructure owned and managed by user▫Secured access
Start with the Public Cloud
•Businesses of all sizes can benefit from the reduced costs and specialized services offered in the public cloud.▫Identify strategic web applications that
your business can use to reduce costs▫Migrate office productivity applications to
the web•Great for start-up businesses and very-
small offices
Try the Hybrid Approach•Small businesses are hesitant to move
everything to the cloud•Consider a hybrid cloud strategy that
includes ▫Local storage for files and specialized
applications▫Use the public cloud for productivity
applications like e-mail, web conferencing, telephones, etc.
•Great for small-to-medium sized businesses with 10-75 employees
Private Clouds
•Private clouds are ideal for mid-sized businesses with multiple locations that want to:▫Reduce hardware and management costs▫Improve uptime▫Maintain a privately controlled, secure
environment•Mid-sized business can investigate private
cloud strategies like desktop and server virtualization, web apps, etc.
9 Cloud Services to Get Started
1. Hosted Exchange E-mail ($6-$15/mo)2. CRM/Collaboration Tools ($10-$50/mo)3. Hosted Security (~$5/mo)4. Web Conferencing ($0-$99/mo)5. Remote Access (~$5/mo)6. Online Backup ($5-$20/mo)7. Fax Service (~$10/mo)8. Hosted telephone service ($0-$40/mo)9. Online Accounting (~$15/mo)
Don’t Ignore Mobility• Cloud computing is a
primary driver for mobile technologies, including:▫ iPads and tablets▫ Android and iPhone Apps
• Make sure you try mobile applications like:▫ LogMeIn Ignition for
remote access to your computer
▫ Web conferencing▫ E-mail
Please feel free to contact us:
Jim Locke(626) [email protected]
Follow Us:Facebook.com/ResultWorxTwitter.com/ResultWorxResultWorx.com