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Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing. Changing the way we view software. Definition. Internet -based computing in which large groups of remote servers are networked so as to allow sharing of data-processing tasks, centralized data storage, and online access to computer services or resources .

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Cloud Computing

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  1. Cloud Computing Changing the way we view software

  2. Definition • Internet-based computing in which large groups of remote servers are networked so as to allow sharing of data-processing tasks, centralized data storage, and online access to computer services or resources. • Video: Cloud Computing • http://tinyurl.com/c5bc7j

  3. How Will Businesses Utilize Cloud Computing?

  4. Information Accessibility • Applications currently utilized to manage information of a wide variety will be made available on a variety of mobile devices • In Northern Pennsylvania, Blue Cross Blue Shield has adopted a cloud platform that allows its 300,000 members access to medical claims and history via mobile devices (businessweek.com) Source: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_24/b4135042942270.htm

  5. Efficiency • Information can be shared easily between large groups leading to improvements in communication and trend analysis • In 2011, Avon Corporation equipped its team of 100,000+ salespeople with a mobile application that shares sales data in real-time • This process once required a significant amount of data entry and there was no automation in regards to the distribution of information prior to their cloud platform’s implementation Source: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_24/b4135042942270.htm

  6. Projections • Decreased IT costs • Networks and workstations will require significantly less maintenance • Individual IT departments will no longer be required to troubleshoot software on individual workstations but rather Cloud administrators maintain a single system that is accessed by each workstation Source: http://www.zdnet.com/blog/hinchcliffe/eight-ways-that-cloud-computing-will-change-business/488

  7. MICROSOFT CLOUD COMPUTING

  8. MICROSOFT CLOUD -Small businesses today are heavily invested in Microsoft technologies. Microsoft is encouraging companies to move existing IT resources off their existing “grounded” infrastructure and move into the cloud. -Microsoft is attempting to again reposition itself, this time as a cloud-based provider of online software and IT infrastructure. -Microsoft is targeting their cloud offerings at businesses concerned with reducing IT overhead while simultaneously increasing employee productivity. -http://lansingbusinessmonthly.com/articles/department-columns/110-current-month/2148-cloud-computing-microsoft-vs-google.html

  9. Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) • Provides a company with an enterprise-class, cloud-based messaging and collaboration platform without having to make substantial investments in servers and licensing software. • http://lansingbusinessmonthly.com/articles/department-columns/110-current-month/2148-cloud-computing-microsoft-vs-google.html

  10. COMPONENTS OF BPOS • BPOS consists of four components: • 1. Exchange Online with 25GB of e-mail storage for each user • 2. SharePoint Online for company document management, information sharing and team collaboration • 3. Office Live Meeting for PC audio and video conferencing and screen sharing • 4. Office Communicator Online for secure instant messaging and online presence • http://lansingbusinessmonthly.com/articles/department-columns/110-current-month/2148-cloud-computing-microsoft-vs-google.html

  11. Microsoft Products • Public Cloud • Windows Azure Platform • Office 365 • Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online • Private Cloud • Windows Server • Windows System Center http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/windows-server/2008-r2-features.aspx

  12. Google Cloud Computing

  13. Google Cloud Computing • Google provides companies with an one of he most reliable and inexpensive cloud services available. • With some of the best 24/7 customer service, security and a guaranteed 99.9% uptime Google cloud offers reliability and inexpensiveness most companies desire. http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/business/cloud.html

  14. Pricing and Services. • For a price of $5/month per user Google offers its cloud service. • 25 GB of Gmail storage. • 1 GB of document storage per user. • 10 GB site storage plus 500 MB per user. • Customized password requirements. http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/business/features.html

  15. Other Key Features • Mobile mail, calendar and instant message service. • Google video for business offers secure video sharing for businesses. • Mailing list functionality to make sharing with groups simple. • Email routing and customizable spam filters. http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/business/features.html

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