What is Cloud Computing?

1. What is Cloud Computing? Presented by: Groups 5&6

2. Cloud Computing • Cloud computing is a type of computing which can be compared to grid computing. • According to Webopedia, “cloud computing relies on sharing computing resources rather than having local servers or personal devices to handle applications.” • The word “cloud” is used to describe the internet and its specific storage, servers and applications. • Cloud Computing allows any consumer the ability to organize and manage any personal data from a specific online source. • http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372163,00.asp • to describe a benefit of cloud computing • http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/C/cloud_computing.html • definition of cloud computing

3. What It Promises • Cloud computing is set to define the future and promises to change the way computer applications and services are constructed, delivered, and managed. • It also promises many benefits including cost savings on technology infrastructure and faster software upgrades for users ranging from small startups to large corporations.

4. How It Will Be Used • Because of cloud computing, you can now meet with your clients from all over the world in real time via video and webinars. You could put together professional presentations from your basement if you wanted to and emergency meetings are simple to organize when using the internet. • Cloud computing can also be used for additional storage. Expensive hard drives are not needed, as you will store your files in an off-site location. This can increase your office space and hard drive space while helping you to organize data.

5. For more info on promises and how it works go to: • http://www.cloudcomputingworld.org/cloud-computing/how-can-cloud-computing-benefit-my-business.html • http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article.cfm?articleid=2190 • http://techpack.acm.org/cloud/

6. Cloud computing can make the sales force of a company more efficient Because: How Cloud Computing is used in business? -It can store customer information and interactions as well as product and sales histories -It is a all in ONE CENTRALIZED place that can be accessed from ANY computer. http://www.cloudcomputingworld.org/cloud-computing-for-businesses/cloud-computing-and-sales-force-automation.html Cloud computing is used to collect Information that is… -Accurate -Current http://www.cloudcomputingworld.org/cloud-computing-for-businesses/ten-ways-cloud-computing-can-help-your-business.html

7. Cloudcomputing creates more opportunities for businesses to connect to customers using social media sites… • solve customers’ product and service issues through twitter • promotion of new products, releases, and contests for FREE • blogging creates another avenue for customers to give feedback http://www.cloudcomputingworld.org/cloud-computing-for-businesses/how-cloud-computing-tweeting-and-blogging-will-change-the-way-you-do-business.html Cloud computing features applications that cater to company's needs • Provides customer management • Accounting and billing systems that are hosted in the cloud • Allows companies to host websites for cheaper, • do not have to purchase a physical server • Improves file sharing and communication efficiency http://blog.intuit.com/trends/how-small-businesses-can-use-cloud-computing/

8. Cloud Computing Business Projections World Wide computing market is growing at a rapid rate Technology research firm Gartner Inc. said there most inquired topic was cloud computing Global Forecast (2010 -2015) predicts that the global cloud computing market is expected to grow from $37.8 billion in 2010 to $121.1 billion in 2015 http://softwarestrategiesblog.com/2011/01/01/roundup-of-cloud-computing-forecasts-and-market-estimates-2011/

9. Poll of Wall Street Journal online readers • http://www.earthlinkcloud.com/2011/09/is-cloud-computing-for-business-or-personal-use/ • Video of how Cloud works https://www.dropbox.com/

10. Cloud Computing in Society • Websites like dropbox.com allow you to upload documents, movies, music, photos, etc. so you can access them from any internet device. • As college students, keeping all our files on the cloud eliminates the need for a USB. You will no longer have to worry about forgetting your USB at home or it getting damaged. • You can listen to your music from anywhere without syncing devices and easily share files with friends. http://www.earthlinkcloud.com/2011/09/is-cloud-computing-for-business-or-personal-use/

11. Cloud Computing in Society/Projections Applications: • Social Gaming • Grid Computing – media transcoding, fraud detection, statistical research Cloud Computing Uses http://www.rightscale.com/solutions/cloud-computing-uses/ Connections • Every place on the Internet you interact with, as well as every person – social networks, banks, universities, workplaces, family, friends • Photos, movies, contacts, e-mail, documents, music, etc. can be shared in an instant What is Cloud Computing? http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372163,00.asp

12.  How will businesses utilize cloud computing? a) Information accessibility b) Efficiency c) Projections d) All of the above

13. How much does Google offer its cloud service for? a) $1.00 b) $5.00 c) $10.00 d) $50.00

14. What does BPOS stand for?a) Business Promise Online Studies b) Better Productivity Online Suite c) Business Productivity Online Suite d) Best Productivity On Sale>