Presentation on cloud computing for small businesses and professionals created completely usng cloud based resources for the Michigan Association of REALTORS broker summit April 2011
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1. Head in The Clouds
Feet Firmly on the Ground
Bill Lublin, CRB,CRS,GRI,e-Pro
Bill.lublin@smminstitute.com
2. What is the Cloud?
"The cloud is a set of services and
technologies that enable the delivery of
computing services over the Internet in
real-time, allowing end-users instant
access to data and applications from any
device with Internet access
4. Why Use Cloud Computing
• Bring down computing costs
o Less Need to purchase expensive computers
o No need for complicated networks or dedicated servers
o No need for expensive software
o No Cost for software upgrades
o No worries about machine and software system compatibility
5. Why Use Cloud Computing
• Greater freedom for for you
o access data and applications from just about anywhere
o access data and applications using almost anything (like terminals,
mobile, net books etc).
o Since the equipment can be quite basic, this helps bring down
overall hardware costs as well.
6. Why Use Cloud Computing
• Centralized and agile...
o Use cloud computing to ensure that everyone is on the same page
Same software
Same versions of the software
o Be sure everyone is using the same processes in your company
7. Why Use Cloud Computing
• Safe and Secure...
o You aren't worried about your computer crashing - your data is safe,
stored in redundant servers on high quality hardware serviced by
people whose sole job is to maintain those computes and the date and
software on them
o Security is also maintained by professionals who have much scarier
thoughts than we do
8. Concerns About Cloud Computing
• Subscription model means ongoing expenses
• You need an internet connection (sort of)