This document provides an overview of cloud computing. It defines cloud computing and discusses how it provides on-demand access to configurable computing resources over the internet. The document notes that cloud computing provides benefits like flexibility, scalability, and mobility. It also discusses potential financial benefits of the cloud like reduced costs but notes some considerations like internet reliability and data control. Finally, it provides recommendations on how to get started with basic to advanced cloud services and lists some example cloud vendors.
3. FROMA RECENT SURVEY…
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WHATIS THE CLOUD???
(Citrix Survey of 1,000+ Executives)
4. WHATIS THE CLOUD???
“Cloud computing is a model for enabling ubiquitous,
convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of
configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers,
storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly
provisioned and released with minimal management effort or
service provider interaction.”
5. WHATIS THE CLOUD???
“The practice of using a network of remote servers hosted
on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather
than a local server or a personal computer.” -
10. MOBILITY
AT OUR CORE, _______________ IS THE
PRODUCTIVITY AND PLATFORM COMPANY FOR THE
MOBILE-FIRST AND CLOUD-FIRST WORLD. WE WILL
REINVENT PRODUCTIVITY TO EMPOWER EVERY
PERSON AND EVERY ORGANIZATION ON THE PLANET
TO DO MORE AND ACHIEVE MORE. -
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MICROSOFT
SATYA NADELLA, CEO
11. THE WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE TODAY IS INCREASINGLY MOBILE
MOBILITY
14. OTHER FINANCIAL BENEFITS…
1. NO MORE LARGE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
2. LOWER OVERHEAD:
a) MAINTENANCE
b) SUPPORT COSTS
c) STAFFING COSTS
3. LESS DOWNTIME
MONEY!!!
Innovative Solutions, largest IT provider in western NY
We bring a business to the cloud every day
I want to help demystify the cloud, and give you 3 reasons why you should consider moving your business to the cloud
How many of you think you’re in the Cloud today?
How many think you were 5 years ago?
10 years ago?
Let’s all first get on the same page of “what is the cloud”
Cloud technology enables greater mobility in an increasingly mobile workforce