Merlin Software presentation for ARDA World Convention 2012

ARDA World 2012, Annual Convention IT Hot Topics Cloud Computing: The IT Revolution Mike Ashton Merlin Software for Vacation Ownership

ARDA World 2012, Annual Convention Who uses Cloud Computing?• Cloud computing is already part of your life• Do you use?• Enhances every aspect of your personal life• Make a huge difference to your business

ARDA World 2012, Annual ConventionCloud Computing in your life • 56% of internet users use webmail services • 34% store personal photos on line • 29% use on line applications

ARDA World 2012, Annual Convention So what is Cloud Computing?Technically speaking: Delivery of hosted services and applications such as software, storage and servers over the internet as needed by a utility service provider

ARDA World 2012, Annual Convention No really, what is Cloud Computing?Non-technically speaking: It’s about delivering computer hardware and software over the Internet as a scalable resource that can be turned on or off as needed just like any service

ARDA World 2012, Annual Convention Focus on SaaS Software as a Service (SaaS) Definition: Rather than relying on desktop software or traditional servers, software is hosted by a third party and available via the Cloud through a browser on your computer

ARDA World 2012, Annual ConventionCloud Computing – passing phase? • Twice as many SMB IT pros using Cloud solutions today compared to 2010 • Cloud computing market will reach $160 billion by 2013 • 41% of SMB plan to invest in the Cloud by 2014 • Even the White House is planning a Cloud Strategy!

ARDA World 2012, Annual ConventionMost popular type of CloudComputing business apps • Online customer self- scheduling • Data storage and backup • Human resources software • Online payment programs • Accounting software • Document uploads and management • Marketing and sales programs

ARDA World 2012, Annual ConventionKey business advantages of Cloud Computing • The latest technology without major investment • Pay for what you use / cost savings • Easy and fast deployment to users • Monthly payment plans • Increased performance and productivity

ARDA World 2012, Annual ConventionKey business advantages of Cloud Computing • On demand scalability, elasticity and mobility • Requires fewer in-house operational staff • Peace of mind • Disaster recovery and security • Reduce environmental impact

ARDA World 2012, Annual ConventionKey business advantages of Cloud Computing • Multi user access • No file transfers • Better customer service • Reduced IT labour costs • Access data anytime, anywhere on any device

ARDA World 2012, Annual Convention Startup & running costs Two application servers + two database servers On premise In the CloudHardware & equipment Thousands of $ No costSet up costs Thousands of $ No costIT admin $80,000 plus $100s / monthPower Thousands of $ Pennies / hourTime Days and months Minutes

ARDA World 2012, Annual Convention Industry Game Changer

ARDA World 2012, Annual Convention What it means for your resortMarketing Sales Property Accounting Management Owners Prospects Partners

ARDA World 2012, Annual Convention Mobile Devices Members have access to data and information: • Laptop • Mobile phone • Tablet • 24/7 • Transact on demand

ARDA World 2012, Annual Convention Summary The IT industry is fundamentally changing to adapt to the new technologies. It is time to embrace the future.

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