Cloud computing provides cost savings through cloud-based applications and identity as security. While security remains a top concern, moving to the cloud can reduce IT costs over time. Major companies like Netflix, Apple, and Instagram have adopted cloud computing to remain competitive. The cloud offers cost efficiency, convenience, scalability, and environmental benefits, but also dependency on vendors and potential technical difficulties. Ultimately, businesses need to adopt cloud computing to avoid falling behind competitors.

1. Cloud Computing
Where has it gone and
where is it going?
By: Joanna Hendricks
BMT 580

2. Trends
• Cloud-based applications
*Cut costs
*Create powerful applications
• Identity as security
*Increasing the security as of 2014
• More “as a service” offerings
*Flexibility with platforms and graphics
*Lower IT costs

3. Trust Issues
and Privacy/Security
Security is the biggest trust issue
with Cloud Computing.
1.
Inquire about exception monitoring systems
2.
Be vigilant around updates and making sure that
staff don't suddenly gain access privileges they're
not
supposed to.
3.
Ask where the data is kept and inquire as to the details of
data protection laws in the relevant
jurisdictions.
4.
Seek an independent security audit of the host
Find out which third parties the company deals with
and whether they are able to access your data
5.
Be careful to develop good policies around
passwords; how they are created, protected and
changed.
6.
Look into availability guarantees and penalties.
7.
Find out whether the cloud provider will accommodate
your own security policies

4. Cost
The upfront cost of cloud computing can be
expensive, but mostly because people are using
outdated computer software. In the beginning the
software must be updated and this can be costly.
More and more companies are switching to Cloud
Computing, therefore it eventually will be a must
for companies to do this so they can compete with
similar companies and their software capabilities.
In the end, IT costs have been shown to decrease
as access to more options, platforms and graphics.

5. Examples of Companies
Within the last few years some big companies have
switched to Cloud Computing. Here are just a few.
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Netflix
Xerox
Pinterest
Instagram
Etsy
Apple

6. Advantages of the Cloud
Advantages:
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Cost Efficiency: Eliminates stand alone servers, savings on licensing
fees, eliminates cost of data storage, software updates and
management.
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Convenience and continuous availability: Public cloud is available
wherever the end user may be located.
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Backup and recovery is simplified.
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Cloud is environmentally friendly.
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Resiliency and Redundancy
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Scalability and Performance
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Quick deployment and ease of integration
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Increased storage capacity
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Device diversity and location independence
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Smaller learning curve

7. Disadvantages of the Cloud
Disadvantages:
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Security and privacy
Dependency and vendor lock-in
Technical difficulties and downtime: because
the server is not on sight, it is not accessible
by the IT professional.
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Limited control
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Increased vulnerability

8. In conclusion:
It is becoming apparent that
businesses need to begin
moving toward cloud computing
or they are going to be left
behind.

9. References/Sources
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Welton, B. (2013, April 29). Moving to the Cloud: When will your business be ready?
Thegaurdian Retrieved from:
http://www.theguardian.com/media-network/media-network-blog/2013/apr/29/cloud-business-strat
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Allouche, G. (2013, September 17). 7 well known companies who have moved to the
cloud. Smart Data Collective. Retrieved from:
http://smartdatacollective.com/gilallouche/145341/7-well-known-companies-havemoved-cloud
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McKendrick, J. (2013, July 17). Hidden Costs of Cloud Computing, Revealed. Forbes.
Retrieved from: http://www.forbes.com/sites/joemckendrick/2013/07/17/hidden-costsof-cloud-computing-revealed/
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Lesson’s from Amazon’s Cloud Computing Failure. The Wall Street
Journal, Mean Street. Retrieved from: http://www.bing.com/videos/search?
q=Cloud+computing+video+news+articles&qpvt=Cloud+computing+video+
news+articles&FORM=VDRE#view=detail&mid=E5FF95F9B9538896D59DE
5FF95F9B9538896D59D

10. References/Sources
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Welton, B. (2013, April 29). Moving to the Cloud: When will your business be ready?
Thegaurdian Retrieved from:
http://www.theguardian.com/media-network/media-network-blog/2013/apr/29/cloud-business-strat
•
Allouche, G. (2013, September 17). 7 well known companies who have moved to the
cloud. Smart Data Collective. Retrieved from:
http://smartdatacollective.com/gilallouche/145341/7-well-known-companies-havemoved-cloud
•
McKendrick, J. (2013, July 17). Hidden Costs of Cloud Computing, Revealed. Forbes.
Retrieved from: http://www.forbes.com/sites/joemckendrick/2013/07/17/hidden-costsof-cloud-computing-revealed/
•
Lesson’s from Amazon’s Cloud Computing Failure. The Wall Street
Journal, Mean Street. Retrieved from: http://www.bing.com/videos/search?
q=Cloud+computing+video+news+articles&qpvt=Cloud+computing+video+
news+articles&FORM=VDRE#view=detail&mid=E5FF95F9B9538896D59DE
5FF95F9B9538896D59D