This document discusses the benefits of cloud computing for businesses. Cloud computing provides on-demand access to computing resources like storage, programs, and data over the internet. It is growing exponentially and generating billions in annual revenues. There are different types of cloud services including Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Software as a Service. Cloud computing offers economic benefits to businesses like reduced IT costs, improved security, and hardware and real estate savings. It also allows for simplified growth and access to resources from any device.

1. Applications of Cloud Computing for Business Presented by Ken Leeser VarZero140 Gould Street, Needham, MA 02494857-524-5137 ken.leeser@varzero.com

3. What the heck is Cloud Computing???Cloud computing is a set of services supplied over the internet on an on-demand basisAccess Resources that aren’t on your computerStorageProgramsData

4. Are you using cloud computing in your business Today?PayrollBenefits ProcessingOnline BankingWebsite HostingeMail Hosting

5. Cloud Computing Growing Exponentially2010 Cloud Computing generated industry revenues of $60 billion/yrAccording to Gartner Group Cloud Computing Market is growing > 16%/year

6. Computing Resource SpectrumHow did we get here?

7. Computing Resource SpectrumAll resources on one computer

8. Computing Resource SpectrumResources Shared Among Computers - NETWORK

9. Computing Resource SpectrumResources Shared Among Computers – VIRTUAL COMPUTING

10. Computing Resource SpectrumCloud Computing

11. Computing Resource SpectrumZero Client Cloud Computing

12. Changing IT Infrastructure

13. Components of Cloud ComputingInfrastructure as a Service (IaaS)Platform as a Service (Paas)Software as a Service(Saas)

14. Components of Cloud Computing

15. Software as a ServiceMost well known“Renting” softwareHosted centrallySaves $$$$ - Eliminates upfront licensing costs and costly server implementation

16. Software as a ServiceProductivity and CollaborationDocument ManagementWeb ConferencingResearchBlogging – Social MediaPractice ManagementAccounting Management

17. Platform as a ServiceHosted Development PlatformGrowing in popularity – often for specific applicationSalesforce.com –Force.comFacebook.comSmall business – Method Integration

18. Infrastructure as a ServiceDelivery of IT infrastructure as a complete outsourced serviceEnterprise Level: Amazon Cloud, Microsoft AzureSmall Business Level: Hosted Server EnvironmentInSynqZlago

19. Security Issues

21. #1: Critical Information Already in the CloudPayroll DataBanking DataHealth Benefits Information

22. #2: Large providers offer Better security than small companiesSecurity is built inBack ups and redundancy are built inEquipment is protectedSecure locationsEnvironmental controlsPower management

23. #3: Cloud improves small business securityMinimize Data Stored on DevicesNo files on laptopAbility to ‘remote-wipe’ devicesNo disposal issues

24. SummaryBenefits of Cloud ComputingEconomies of “Skill”Reduced IT Staffing CostsImproved SecurityEconomies of “Scale”Hardware cost savingsHardware disposal savingsPower conservationReal Estate conservationSimplified growth Anywhere computingMulti-Device Support (the next wave!)