This document summarizes a presentation on cloud computing and its applications for education. It discusses how cloud computing provides significant savings over local hardware and software by storing all applications and data remotely. Key benefits include not having to worry about lost or damaged devices and files. Examples are provided of cloud storage services and applications that can be used for file sharing, collaboration, bookmarking, note-taking and more. Potential security issues with cloud computing are also outlined.
Microsoft Whitepaper -The Case For Cloud Computing in K12Andy Pulianda
More school districts are turning to cloud computing due to the financial and educational benefits. Cloud computing allows districts to save 20-30% on IT budgets by reducing hardware maintenance costs and improving teaching and learning through increased access, collaboration, and communication. It also provides scalability, security, disaster recovery and improved efficiency. Selecting a reputable cloud provider like Microsoft Azure allows districts to further reduce costs while gaining flexibility, familiar tools, and the ability to optimize resources.
Elucidating the impact of cloud computing in education sector Benefits and Ch...Dr. Trilok Kumar Jain
Cloud computing provides numerous benefits to the education sector by allowing on-demand access to applications and storage of data over the internet from any device. It enables students, teachers, and staff to access software, files, and computing resources through web-based tools rather than relying on local servers or software loaded onto individual computers. While cloud computing increases access to educational resources, there are also challenges to address regarding data security, management of instructional software, adequate IT support for schools, and equipping students with devices to access digital materials in the cloud.
This document discusses cloud computing and its potential impact and challenges for libraries. It provides an overview of cloud computing and how it allows ubiquitous access to stored data from any device with an internet connection. The document discusses how cloud computing could help libraries reduce paper usage and storage needs. It also examines some concerns with cloud computing, such as reliability during high usage periods and legal/security issues. Finally, it discusses steps libraries would need to take to plan and implement a cloud system, such as choosing appropriate vendors, testing options, and training staff.
69% of online Americans use cloud computing applications by storing data or using software programs online. Common activities include using webmail services (56%) and storing photos online (34%). Users are drawn to the convenience of accessing their data from any device. However, many users are also concerned about privacy and how their data may be used, with 90% concerned if a company sold their data to another party.
The document discusses cloud computing and its potential applications for academic eLearning. It defines cloud computing as accessing computer resources over the Internet rather than locally. Motivations for cloud computing include cost savings, scalability, and the growing market for cloud services. The document examines cloud computing types, trends driving its popularity, potential benefits for large/small organizations and individuals, risks, and COMAS College's experiences using cloud systems for various applications.
Cloud computing refers to internet-based services and software hosted remotely. It allows ubiquitous access to data and applications from anywhere. There are several types of cloud services including Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). While the cloud provides opportunities like reduced costs and access from anywhere, there are also concerns about security, dependence on large internet companies, and lack of control over data.
Cost Benefits of Cloud vs. In-house IT for Higher EducationCSCJournals
Cloud Computing is an excellent alternative for Higher Education in a resource limited setting. Universities should take advantage of available cloud-based application offered by service providers and enable their own user/student to perform business and academic tasks. In this paper, we will compare the cost between on-premise options and Cloud Computing. Two cost estimates will be created, the firstfor building and setting up IT infrastructure in-house in Federal University of Technology (FUTO), Nigeria while the second cost estimate will be for setting up IT in the cloud for the same Institution.This will enable us know the cost benefit cloud has over onpremise in setting up IT in Higher Educations.
Microsoft Whitepaper -The Case For Cloud Computing in K12Andy Pulianda
More school districts are turning to cloud computing due to the financial and educational benefits. Cloud computing allows districts to save 20-30% on IT budgets by reducing hardware maintenance costs and improving teaching and learning through increased access, collaboration, and communication. It also provides scalability, security, disaster recovery and improved efficiency. Selecting a reputable cloud provider like Microsoft Azure allows districts to further reduce costs while gaining flexibility, familiar tools, and the ability to optimize resources.
Elucidating the impact of cloud computing in education sector Benefits and Ch...Dr. Trilok Kumar Jain
Cloud computing provides numerous benefits to the education sector by allowing on-demand access to applications and storage of data over the internet from any device. It enables students, teachers, and staff to access software, files, and computing resources through web-based tools rather than relying on local servers or software loaded onto individual computers. While cloud computing increases access to educational resources, there are also challenges to address regarding data security, management of instructional software, adequate IT support for schools, and equipping students with devices to access digital materials in the cloud.
This document discusses cloud computing and its potential impact and challenges for libraries. It provides an overview of cloud computing and how it allows ubiquitous access to stored data from any device with an internet connection. The document discusses how cloud computing could help libraries reduce paper usage and storage needs. It also examines some concerns with cloud computing, such as reliability during high usage periods and legal/security issues. Finally, it discusses steps libraries would need to take to plan and implement a cloud system, such as choosing appropriate vendors, testing options, and training staff.
69% of online Americans use cloud computing applications by storing data or using software programs online. Common activities include using webmail services (56%) and storing photos online (34%). Users are drawn to the convenience of accessing their data from any device. However, many users are also concerned about privacy and how their data may be used, with 90% concerned if a company sold their data to another party.
The document discusses cloud computing and its potential applications for academic eLearning. It defines cloud computing as accessing computer resources over the Internet rather than locally. Motivations for cloud computing include cost savings, scalability, and the growing market for cloud services. The document examines cloud computing types, trends driving its popularity, potential benefits for large/small organizations and individuals, risks, and COMAS College's experiences using cloud systems for various applications.
Cloud computing refers to internet-based services and software hosted remotely. It allows ubiquitous access to data and applications from anywhere. There are several types of cloud services including Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). While the cloud provides opportunities like reduced costs and access from anywhere, there are also concerns about security, dependence on large internet companies, and lack of control over data.
Cost Benefits of Cloud vs. In-house IT for Higher EducationCSCJournals
Cloud Computing is an excellent alternative for Higher Education in a resource limited setting. Universities should take advantage of available cloud-based application offered by service providers and enable their own user/student to perform business and academic tasks. In this paper, we will compare the cost between on-premise options and Cloud Computing. Two cost estimates will be created, the firstfor building and setting up IT infrastructure in-house in Federal University of Technology (FUTO), Nigeria while the second cost estimate will be for setting up IT in the cloud for the same Institution.This will enable us know the cost benefit cloud has over onpremise in setting up IT in Higher Educations.
Cloud computing offers potential benefits for adult literacy programs by providing access to computing resources and services at lower costs. However, adult literacy in Canada currently faces challenges including a lack of coordinated policy and funding instability. While some programs utilize basic IT like websites and online courses, adoption of cloud computing has been limited due to issues like lack of access, trainer skills, and studies on effectiveness. For cloud computing to benefit adult literacy, strategies are needed to address concerns regarding security, infrastructure, and control by large companies.
Presentation 1: Web 2.0 - Leading Applications in Government
Presenters:
Eric Bristow - Senior Manager, Deloitte Consulting
Doug Shoupp – Principal, Deloitte Consulting
Cloud computing allows users and businesses to access computer data and applications over the Internet instead of having to maintain and operate them locally. While the concept has existed for decades, cloud computing has grown in popularity in recent years due to improved broadband connectivity. There is still confusion around the term, but it essentially means hosting applications and data remotely on servers maintained by third-party providers, rather than locally. For many smaller businesses, cloud computing provides a cost-effective way to access necessary applications without the expense of hardware, software, IT staff and other local maintenance requirements. However, larger companies may still find it more economical to host certain applications in-house depending on their specific needs and resources.
This document discusses emerging technologies including Web 2.0, Web 3.0, social networks, web collaboration, mobile broadband, crowdsourcing, and provides an assignment to create a PowerPoint presentation about one of these technologies or trends, explaining how it affects people, business, or society, and why it is important, using examples and media.
This document discusses strategies for document capture in enterprise content management (ECM) systems. It describes the importance of document capture and outlines three main approaches: centralized, distributed, and hybrid. In a centralized approach, all scanning and processing is done at a central location, but this has disadvantages like transport costs, latency, and dedicated staffing needs. Distributed capture allows scanning and indexing to occur wherever documents originate, addressing some of the issues with centralized models. The document analyzes factors to consider in building an effective document capture strategy.
This document discusses cloud computing and its applications in education and e-learning systems. It begins with an introduction on the evolution of software and IT needs in education. It then provides definitions and history of e-learning, and discusses how to develop an e-learning system through analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. Virtual and personal learning environments are described, including social networks, professional networks, and special learning networks. The benefits of using cloud computing for e-learning systems are discussed.
International journal of computer science and innovation vol 2015-n2-paper2sophiabelthome
This document provides an overview of cloud computing, defining it as a model where applications and data are hosted on remote servers that can be accessed from anywhere via the internet. Key points made include:
- Cloud computing allows users to access files and programs from any device with an internet connection.
- Data and applications are stored on servers that make up the "cloud" rather than individual computers.
- Cloud computing offers benefits like collaboration, mobility, and scalability of resources.
What's next? Emerging trends in cloud computingMartin Hamilton
My talk for the LATi ExpertExchange workshop on the future of cloud computing, covering topics including Docker and OpenStack, and the emergence of high performance public cloud infrastructures such as Azure RDMA.
The document discusses cloud computing and contains information from multiple sources, including:
- A definition and brief history of cloud computing including early companies in 2006-2008.
- Examples of how cloud computing is used for storage, convenience, and on smartphones and computers.
- Characteristics of cloud computing like low costs, scalability, and device independence but also risks like security issues.
- Results of a survey on cloud computing familiarity and usage for homework, information searching, and chatting.
- A conclusion that cloud computing brings convenience but has issues to improve like privacy, security and costs.
Ten Key Reasons for Enterprise to Choose Cloud Computing
Cloud computing isn’t about doing anything new, instead it’s about applications that run in the web rather than your desktop. Some technology experts define CLOUD: Common, Location-independent, Online Utility provisioned on-Demand. As per my analysis, the key aspects for selecting Enterprise Cloud
Computing are:
Cloud computing: how will it affect my everday work life?Kosie Eloff
A presentation prepared for the 2012 Southern African Online Information Meeting, entitled "Innovation in an Age of Limits".
In this presentation, I explain how cloud computing has affected my everyday life. I also provide definitions of cloud computing, compare it to the industrial revolution, and highlight some dangers associated with this computing paradigm.
“Cloudy, with a Chance of Genealogy” - Genealogy in the Cloud - a simple and down-to-earth explanation of what “the cloud” is and how genealogists can use cloud computing to simplify their own computer usage.
From research to business: the Web of linked dataIrene Celino
The document summarizes Irene Celino's presentation titled "From research to business: the Web of linked data". The presentation discusses integrating data on the Web using linked data and semantic technologies. It provides examples of projects like Service-Finder that produce and manage linked data. The presentation outlines the challenges of linked data and highlights key innovations in projects that can help overcome issues with prior approaches to data integration and discovery.
Presentasi tentang pemanfaatan komputasi awan dalam dunia pendidikan. Dipresentasikan dalam National Seminar on Cloud Computing yang diselenggarakan oleh Politeknik Negeri Semarang (POLINES) bekerjasama dengan Microsoft User Group Indonesia (MUGI) Semarang
This document discusses cloud computing and its applications in libraries. It defines cloud computing as a model that enables on-demand access to shared computing resources like networks, servers, storage, and applications via the internet. The document outlines different types of cloud computing based on service models like IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS and deployment models like private, public, hybrid and community clouds. It discusses advantages like reduced costs and disadvantages like loss of data control. The document concludes that cloud computing can help libraries reduce costs and focus on services while providing anytime access to shared resources.
The document discusses cloud computing technology and applications. It provides an introduction to cloud computing concepts, distributed systems, MapReduce, and technologies like Google File System, BigTable and AppEngine. It then outlines the syllabus for a cloud computing course, including topics on virtualization, data centers, and guest lectures. Project presentations will account for 60% of the grading.
Cloud computing notes unit I as per RGPV syllabusNANDINI SHARMA
Cloud computing relies on sharing computing resources over the internet rather than local devices handling applications. It provides on-demand access to shared pools of configurable resources like networks, servers, storage, and applications. The National Institute of Standards and Technology defines cloud computing based on its essential characteristics, service models, and deployment models. Cloud computing has evolved from concepts like grid computing, utility computing, and software as a service to provide anytime access to IT resources delivered dynamically as a service.
This document summarizes key trends in technology and their impact on education. It notes that digital information is growing exponentially, content and knowledge are becoming globally shared, and students increasingly expect to access materials online. It advocates for the use of open educational resources to reduce costs and connect students worldwide to knowledge. The document argues that educational institutions must embrace online and collaborative learning to remain relevant and meet growing student demand in a rapidly changing technological landscape.
The Improvement and Performance of Mobile Environment using Both Cloud and Te...IJwest
This document discusses using cloud and text computing to improve file sharing between mobile devices. It proposes a wireless network that allows devices within 300 meters to share files securely at speeds of 50-140 Mbps. This is an improvement over existing Bluetooth file transfer which has short range, slow speeds, and security issues. The document describes how cloud computing provides shared computing resources over the internet and text computing further enhances performance. It outlines advantages like reduced costs, increased storage, flexibility and mobility. Overall cloud and text computing could allow easy information transfer between devices without internet.
Este documento lista diferentes tipos de mecanismos de transmisión de movimiento como engranajes con cadena, poleas con correa, engranajes, ruedas de fricción y tornillos sin fin.
An integrated end-to-end solution that enables incident management capabilities to record, manage, investigate, and analyze incidents. The solution helps to reduce costs, improve operational efficiency, maintain compliance, and support a proactive and preventive health, safety, and environmental culture.
Cloud computing offers potential benefits for adult literacy programs by providing access to computing resources and services at lower costs. However, adult literacy in Canada currently faces challenges including a lack of coordinated policy and funding instability. While some programs utilize basic IT like websites and online courses, adoption of cloud computing has been limited due to issues like lack of access, trainer skills, and studies on effectiveness. For cloud computing to benefit adult literacy, strategies are needed to address concerns regarding security, infrastructure, and control by large companies.
Presentation 1: Web 2.0 - Leading Applications in Government
Presenters:
Eric Bristow - Senior Manager, Deloitte Consulting
Doug Shoupp – Principal, Deloitte Consulting
Cloud computing allows users and businesses to access computer data and applications over the Internet instead of having to maintain and operate them locally. While the concept has existed for decades, cloud computing has grown in popularity in recent years due to improved broadband connectivity. There is still confusion around the term, but it essentially means hosting applications and data remotely on servers maintained by third-party providers, rather than locally. For many smaller businesses, cloud computing provides a cost-effective way to access necessary applications without the expense of hardware, software, IT staff and other local maintenance requirements. However, larger companies may still find it more economical to host certain applications in-house depending on their specific needs and resources.
This document discusses emerging technologies including Web 2.0, Web 3.0, social networks, web collaboration, mobile broadband, crowdsourcing, and provides an assignment to create a PowerPoint presentation about one of these technologies or trends, explaining how it affects people, business, or society, and why it is important, using examples and media.
This document discusses strategies for document capture in enterprise content management (ECM) systems. It describes the importance of document capture and outlines three main approaches: centralized, distributed, and hybrid. In a centralized approach, all scanning and processing is done at a central location, but this has disadvantages like transport costs, latency, and dedicated staffing needs. Distributed capture allows scanning and indexing to occur wherever documents originate, addressing some of the issues with centralized models. The document analyzes factors to consider in building an effective document capture strategy.
This document discusses cloud computing and its applications in education and e-learning systems. It begins with an introduction on the evolution of software and IT needs in education. It then provides definitions and history of e-learning, and discusses how to develop an e-learning system through analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. Virtual and personal learning environments are described, including social networks, professional networks, and special learning networks. The benefits of using cloud computing for e-learning systems are discussed.
International journal of computer science and innovation vol 2015-n2-paper2sophiabelthome
This document provides an overview of cloud computing, defining it as a model where applications and data are hosted on remote servers that can be accessed from anywhere via the internet. Key points made include:
- Cloud computing allows users to access files and programs from any device with an internet connection.
- Data and applications are stored on servers that make up the "cloud" rather than individual computers.
- Cloud computing offers benefits like collaboration, mobility, and scalability of resources.
What's next? Emerging trends in cloud computingMartin Hamilton
My talk for the LATi ExpertExchange workshop on the future of cloud computing, covering topics including Docker and OpenStack, and the emergence of high performance public cloud infrastructures such as Azure RDMA.
The document discusses cloud computing and contains information from multiple sources, including:
- A definition and brief history of cloud computing including early companies in 2006-2008.
- Examples of how cloud computing is used for storage, convenience, and on smartphones and computers.
- Characteristics of cloud computing like low costs, scalability, and device independence but also risks like security issues.
- Results of a survey on cloud computing familiarity and usage for homework, information searching, and chatting.
- A conclusion that cloud computing brings convenience but has issues to improve like privacy, security and costs.
Ten Key Reasons for Enterprise to Choose Cloud Computing
Cloud computing isn’t about doing anything new, instead it’s about applications that run in the web rather than your desktop. Some technology experts define CLOUD: Common, Location-independent, Online Utility provisioned on-Demand. As per my analysis, the key aspects for selecting Enterprise Cloud
Computing are:
Cloud computing: how will it affect my everday work life?Kosie Eloff
A presentation prepared for the 2012 Southern African Online Information Meeting, entitled "Innovation in an Age of Limits".
In this presentation, I explain how cloud computing has affected my everyday life. I also provide definitions of cloud computing, compare it to the industrial revolution, and highlight some dangers associated with this computing paradigm.
“Cloudy, with a Chance of Genealogy” - Genealogy in the Cloud - a simple and down-to-earth explanation of what “the cloud” is and how genealogists can use cloud computing to simplify their own computer usage.
From research to business: the Web of linked dataIrene Celino
The document summarizes Irene Celino's presentation titled "From research to business: the Web of linked data". The presentation discusses integrating data on the Web using linked data and semantic technologies. It provides examples of projects like Service-Finder that produce and manage linked data. The presentation outlines the challenges of linked data and highlights key innovations in projects that can help overcome issues with prior approaches to data integration and discovery.
Presentasi tentang pemanfaatan komputasi awan dalam dunia pendidikan. Dipresentasikan dalam National Seminar on Cloud Computing yang diselenggarakan oleh Politeknik Negeri Semarang (POLINES) bekerjasama dengan Microsoft User Group Indonesia (MUGI) Semarang
This document discusses cloud computing and its applications in libraries. It defines cloud computing as a model that enables on-demand access to shared computing resources like networks, servers, storage, and applications via the internet. The document outlines different types of cloud computing based on service models like IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS and deployment models like private, public, hybrid and community clouds. It discusses advantages like reduced costs and disadvantages like loss of data control. The document concludes that cloud computing can help libraries reduce costs and focus on services while providing anytime access to shared resources.
The document discusses cloud computing technology and applications. It provides an introduction to cloud computing concepts, distributed systems, MapReduce, and technologies like Google File System, BigTable and AppEngine. It then outlines the syllabus for a cloud computing course, including topics on virtualization, data centers, and guest lectures. Project presentations will account for 60% of the grading.
Cloud computing notes unit I as per RGPV syllabusNANDINI SHARMA
Cloud computing relies on sharing computing resources over the internet rather than local devices handling applications. It provides on-demand access to shared pools of configurable resources like networks, servers, storage, and applications. The National Institute of Standards and Technology defines cloud computing based on its essential characteristics, service models, and deployment models. Cloud computing has evolved from concepts like grid computing, utility computing, and software as a service to provide anytime access to IT resources delivered dynamically as a service.
This document summarizes key trends in technology and their impact on education. It notes that digital information is growing exponentially, content and knowledge are becoming globally shared, and students increasingly expect to access materials online. It advocates for the use of open educational resources to reduce costs and connect students worldwide to knowledge. The document argues that educational institutions must embrace online and collaborative learning to remain relevant and meet growing student demand in a rapidly changing technological landscape.
The Improvement and Performance of Mobile Environment using Both Cloud and Te...IJwest
This document discusses using cloud and text computing to improve file sharing between mobile devices. It proposes a wireless network that allows devices within 300 meters to share files securely at speeds of 50-140 Mbps. This is an improvement over existing Bluetooth file transfer which has short range, slow speeds, and security issues. The document describes how cloud computing provides shared computing resources over the internet and text computing further enhances performance. It outlines advantages like reduced costs, increased storage, flexibility and mobility. Overall cloud and text computing could allow easy information transfer between devices without internet.
Este documento lista diferentes tipos de mecanismos de transmisión de movimiento como engranajes con cadena, poleas con correa, engranajes, ruedas de fricción y tornillos sin fin.
An integrated end-to-end solution that enables incident management capabilities to record, manage, investigate, and analyze incidents. The solution helps to reduce costs, improve operational efficiency, maintain compliance, and support a proactive and preventive health, safety, and environmental culture.
The document lists and provides links to numerous online tools for business educators across several categories, including organization, bookmarking, file storage, communication, learning, math, presentations, and teacher resources. It provides over 70 individual links to tools and websites for organizing information, bookmarking web pages, storing and synchronizing files online, blogging, using social networks and wikis, mind mapping, creating diagrams, videos and websites, and accessing additional teaching materials. The document serves as a comprehensive guide for educators to find appropriate digital tools for various educational needs.
Cloud computing in education (الحوسبة السحابية )Mohamed Reda
Cloud computing allows users to access computing resources like storage and applications over the Internet. It offers services like Microsoft SkyDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox that provide online storage. Cloud computing benefits education by enabling browser-based access to educational tools from any device. It reduces IT maintenance costs through subscription pricing. However, cloud computing requires sufficient Internet bandwidth and accessibility can be lost if the Internet goes down.
Cloud computing is a technology that uses remote servers and the internet to maintain data and applications. It allows users to access files and use software from any device with an internet connection, without needing to install anything. This makes computing more efficient by centralizing storage, processing, bandwidth and other resources. Common examples are webmail services like Gmail that can be accessed from any device. While the technology is growing, a 2011 study found that over 90% of senior IT professionals and two-thirds of finance professionals did not fully understand cloud computing at that time.
This document summarizes a research paper on efficient data storage in cloud computing. The paper investigates using Google Docs for information sharing among engineering students at University of Uyo. It discusses how cloud services like Google Docs allow storing and accessing files from anywhere with an internet connection. This prevents data loss situations that students often face, like corrupted files on external storage devices. The paper aims to show how using cloud storage services like Google Docs could benefit engineering students at University of Uyo by giving them reliable access to their documents from any internet-connected device.
Use of cloud computing technology as an application in librariesDr. Mohd Asif Khan
Cloud computing Technology changing rapidly and is forming a layer that is touching each and every aspect of life like power grids, traffic control, medical and health care, water supply, food and energy library science is not exception to it. Information technology impacted positively on library and information system and services they provide for users. The libraries have been automated, networked and now moving towards manual libraries to paper less or virtual libraries. To gather challenges in the profession librarians are also applying different platforms in Library science filed for attaining economy in information handling. This paper overviews the basic concept of newly develop area known as cloud computing. The use of cloud computing in libraries and how cloud computing actually works is illustrated in this communication.
Cloud computing is an information technology paradigm that enables ubiquitous access to shared pools of configurable system resources and higher-level services that can be rapidly provisioned with minimal management effort, often over the Internet.
This document discusses the use of cloud computing in academic libraries. It defines cloud computing and outlines the main types: Software as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Infrastructure as a Service. The document explores how libraries can use cloud computing to provide services like storage, access to collections and resources, and instruction. While cloud computing provides benefits like cost savings, increased storage, and flexibility, it also poses security, connectivity, and reliability risks that libraries must consider when adopting these services.
The document discusses cloud computing, providing an overview of what it is, its history and evolution, characteristics, components, infrastructure models, commercial offerings, advantages, and disadvantages. Specifically, cloud computing is defined as a new class of network-based computing that takes place over the Internet, allowing users to access hardware and software services remotely via the web. The cloud's flexibility, scalability, and cost benefits are highlighted, though concerns around internet dependency, limited features, and data security are also summarized.
This document provides an overview of cloud computing as an emerging technology. It defines cloud computing, explains the key components and models, identifies major players, and discusses the evolution and potential of the technology. Some of the main points covered include:
- Cloud computing delivers IT capabilities and services over the internet on a flexible, on-demand basis.
- Major players include Amazon, Google, Microsoft, IBM and startups.
- While limitations around security, control and reliability exist, cloud computing offers benefits like reduced costs, faster deployment, and scalability.
- The technology has evolved from earlier distributed computing concepts and is poised to further transform how businesses access technology resources.
Best example of Cloud computing is my academic digital library.Aman Pandey
This document discusses using cloud computing in academic libraries. It defines cloud computing and outlines its types. The document explores how libraries can use cloud computing to provide services like storage, content access, and instruction. Benefits include cost savings, increased storage, flexibility and mobility. Challenges include security, network connectivity dependence on providers, and integration issues. The document concludes that while immature, cloud computing can make library software and data universally available if bandwidth issues are addressed.
The document discusses the history and potential future of cloud computing for the Borough of West Chester. It provides background on the borough's current network infrastructure, IT staffing, and evaluates which technology services may be suitable to move to the cloud. Specifically, email services are identified as a prime target since the email server is costly to maintain and replace every 3-4 years.
The document provides an update on various working groups related to cloud computing and data sharing initiatives within the US federal government. It discusses the responsibilities and activities of working groups focused on cloud computing services, standards, governance, and communications. It also summarizes several events and discussions around implementing semantic technologies and linked open data practices on Data.gov and within federal agencies.
Cloud computing can help sustain distance education by providing affordable computing resources and services. It allows users to access and use information and communication technologies through large data centers rather than needing their own expensive infrastructure. This can help address problems in distance education like regionalization, funding challenges, and lack of computing resources. While cloud computing provides benefits like lower costs, device independence, and scalability, there are also concerns about security, reliability, and technology changing rapidly. For cloud computing to fully support distance education, issues around accessibility, training, and policies would need to be addressed.
AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF USING CLOUD-BASED SERVICES IN CAPSTONE PROJECT DEVELOPMENTcsandit
Cloud computing is gaining prominence and popularity in three important forms: Software as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Infrastructure as a Service. In this paper, we will present
an empirical study of how these cloud-based services were used in an undergraduate Computer Science capstone class to enable agile and effective development, testing, and deployment of sophisticated software systems, facilitate team collaborations among students, and ease the project assessment and grading tasks for teachers. Especially, in this class, students and teachers could leverage time, talent, and resources collaboratively and distributedly on his/her own schedule, from his/her convenient location, and using heterogeneous programming platforms thanks to such a completely All-In-Cloud environment, which eliminated the necessity of spending valuable development time on local setup, configuration, and maintenance, streamlined version control and group management, and greatly increased the collective productivity of student groups. Despite of the relatively steep learning curve in the beginning of the semester, all nine groups of students benefitted tremendously from such an All-In-Cloud experience and eight of them completed their substantial software projects successfully. This paper is concluded with a vision on expandin and standardizing the adoption of the Cloud ecosystem in other Computer Science classes in the future.
This document summarizes cloud computing and discusses related topics. It defines cloud computing, explains the reasons for its development, and outlines some of the key issues including data backup, security, privacy, and copyright protection. It also briefly describes some cloud-based applications and the current state of cloud computing in Korea.
IRJET - Cloud Computing Over Traditional ComputingIRJET Journal
This document provides an overview of cloud computing compared to traditional computing. It discusses how cloud computing involves storing and accessing data and software over the internet rather than on physical hard drives within an organization. Cloud computing provides several advantages over traditional computing such as lower costs, greater flexibility, scalability, and accessibility of data from anywhere with an internet connection. However, some security and privacy concerns remain regarding data stored in the cloud. The document also reports the results of a survey that found many people, even in technical fields, have little understanding of cloud computing currently.
CLOUD COMPUTING IN EDUCATION: POTENTIALS AND CHALLENGES FOR BANGLADESHIJCSEA Journal
Cloud Computing is an emerging technology. It is a growing technology which can change traditional IT systems. It plays a major role in today’s technology sector. People are using it every day through one way or another. Education sector is not out of this phenomenon. At the present time the teaching method is changing and students are becoming much technology based and therefore it is necessary that we think about the most recent technologies to incorporate in the teaching and learning methods. By sharing Information technology related services in the cloud, educational institutions can better concentrate on offering students, teachers, faculty and staff the essential instruments. Bangladesh is a developing country. So applying this technology on education sector is a huge challenge for Bangladesh. In this paper it is discussed that how Bangladesh can be benefited by applying cloud in education and its challenges followed by some case studies and success stories.
CLOUD COMPUTING IN EDUCATION: POTENTIALS AND CHALLENGES FOR BANGLADESHIJCSEA Journal
Cloud Computing is an emerging technology. It is a growing technology which can change traditional IT systems. It plays a major role in today’s technology sector. People are using it every day through one way or another. Education sector is not out of this phenomenon. At the present time the teaching method is changing and students are becoming much technology based and therefore it is necessary that we think about the most recent technologies to incorporate in the teaching and learning methods. By sharing Information technology related services in the cloud, educational institutions can better concentrate on offering students, teachers, faculty and staff the essential instruments. Bangladesh is a developing country. So applying this technology on education sector is a huge challenge for Bangladesh. In this paper it is discussed that how Bangladesh can be benefited by applying cloud in education and its challenges followed by some case studies and success stories.
1. Are You Working in the Cloud or Using Cloud Computing? K. Virginia HembyBusiness Communication & Entrepreneurship Dept.Middle TN State University, Murfreesboro, TNRobert E. “Skip” Grubb, Jr.Director, Criminal Justice TechnologyColumbia State Community College, Columbia, TN Hemby & Grubb 2011 NBEA Annual Convention 1 OS, Storage, Apps iGoogle, Firefox
3. Cloud Computing…Working on the Internet? Hemby & Grubb 2011 NBEA Annual Convention 3 After a fashion, yes . . . BUT adding the word computing expands the definition to mean “Internet-based computing, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices on demand, like the electricity grid” (Wikipedia, 2011).
4. The Economics of Cloud Computing Significant savings for capital expenditures (hardware, software, personnel, and space) Savings on maintenance, licensing agreements, and energy costs Student work does not reside on individual computers, USBs, or CDs as ALL applications and data are stored in the cloud No more downloads REQUIREMENTS: Cheap access device (laptop, iPad, iPod, smartphone) A web browser Broadband in the schools with select wireless hotspots Most students already possess some type of access device so school districts need ONLY fill the gaps—not replace existing access devices Hemby & Grubb 2011 NBEA Annual Convention 4
5. Cloud-Based Systems for School Districts Mean….. No worries about students’ lost, stolen, crunched, or fried computers No hard drive malfunctions to manage No lost computing files or data No CD-drive breakage or bad track reads No Operating System reboots No “blue screen of death” No black screens with strange and scary code No endless uploads, downloads, upgrades, or storage No stacks of app boxes taking up space in school offices or closets Hemby & Grubb 2011 NBEA Annual Convention 5
6. The Yin of Cloud Computing CLOUD STORAGE Off-site, web-based system called storage as a service (StaaS); aka “taking data into the cloud” CLOUD-BASED APPLICATIONS A program that is accessed via the Internet; the software is hosted and powered by the service provider; aka Software as a Service (SaaS) “. . . Cloud computing could serve as the strategic component that has been missing in K-12 (and post-secondary) technology efforts—a way to deliver more and better services” (Kuglin, 11/17/2010, in Wancheck, N., Education in the Cloud: 5 Questions with John Kuglin, THE Journal). Hemby & Grubb 2011 NBEA Annual Convention 6
8. CLOUD STORAGE LiveMesh (Windows Live Mesh in 2011) http://www.dropbox.com 2 GB free space File storage solution Solution for sharing files in folders that other people need to modify http://www.mesh.com 5 GB free space Microsoft cloud computing storage solution More of a web application designed for file storage Requires use of SilverLight technology (makes necessity of another download to get things up and running) Hemby & Grubb 2011 NBEA Annual Convention 8 DropBox
9. Cloud Storage (Continued) Box.net http://www.box.net 5 GB free space Mobile app access Mozy http://mozy.com 2 GB free space Works with a desktop program to sync your files to the web Works with both PC and Mac Restore and access capabilities Hemby & Grubb 2011 NBEA Annual Convention 9
10. Cloud Storage (Continued) MyOtherDrive http://www.myotherdrive.com 2 GB free space Drag and drop upload (from your desktop, Internet browser, or other applications Automated or manual backup syncplicity http://www.syncplicity.com 2 GB free space Real-time backup and instant restore Share files with friends or collaborate with one-click file-sharing Sync files across PCs, Macs, file servers, and Google Docs Hemby & Grubb 2011 NBEA Annual Convention 10
11. Cloud Storage (Continued) ActiveCloud http://www.activecloud.pocketwatchllc.com/ Remove barriers between the Cloud and your iPad or iPhone Copy and paste files between local and cloud-based storage services Send files to others via email Hemby & Grubb 2011 NBEA Annual Convention 11
12. K-12 Web-Based Tools for Collaboration, File Sharing, and Online Storage School Web Lockers eBackpack http://www.schoolweblockers.com Digital Lockers - Personal file storage Homework drop boxes - get and turn-in homework Message Boards - School-wide/District-wide Discussions Teacher Talk - Class Discussions Teacher Blogs Calendars - Public and Private calendars http://www.ebackpack.com Create classes / groups and easily share content Electronically submit files to staff. Secure homework drop boxes Collaborative discussion ePortfolios Hemby & Grubb 2011 NBEA Annual Convention 12
14. GOOGLE APPS (Samples for Educators) Google Apps Marketplace Aviary Design Suite for Education (set of free tools and templates for creating multimedia projects) Rcampus ePortfolio Builder and Assessment System Easy Bib (automatic bibliography composer) Digication e-Portfolio (allows students to showcase work online) EduTone Connector for Moodle (trial version of utility that facilitates single sign-on authentication through Google Apps) Hemby & Grubb 2011 NBEA Annual Convention 14
21. Hemby & Grubb 2011 NBEA Annual Convention 19 “. . . Looking at peer institutions, we found that there’s probably not a school out there that doesn’t spend 90 percent of its IT budget on the first day of the year, on recurring licenses and upgrades—leaving no money to do anything else. It has become more and more obvious to us that moving even 10 to 20 services to the cloud can save the time and budget needed to work more effectively on the innovative solutions that are so important to our institutions” (Sheard, 9/22/2010, Cloud Computing in Education: A Practitioner’s Viewpoint, Campus Technology).
22. The Yang of Cloud Computing “Research from (ISC)2 finds while most organizations are embracing mobile technologies, social media, and cloud computing, their security staff are not upgrading skills and policies to insure adequate protection.” Goodchild, J. (2011 ). Security Departments Not Prepared for New Technologies. http://www.csoonline.com Security Departments Not Prepared for New Technologies Hemby & Grubb 2011 NBEA Annual Convention 20
23. Security Departments Not Prepared for New Technologies “The adoption of cloud computing is also posing a threat, the survey finds. Among 10,000 information security professionals [sic], 73 percent said that cloud computing requires new skills for security professionals. When asked what new skills would be required for cloud computing, half of the participants identified contract negotiation skills as one of their top three requirements. This selection trailed the desire to develop a detailed understanding of cloud computing chosen by 93 percent, as well as the desire for enhanced technical knowledge chosen by 81 percent of participants” (Goodchild, 2011) Hemby & Grubb 2011 NBEA Annual Convention 21
24. Get Off Of My Cloud “The single biggest objection to cloud computing, however, is whether or not data can be truly safe in the cloud.” How do you authenticate in the cloud? Who is responsible for the data? Where are services being hosted? Where and how are they being backed up? Clayton, N. (2011, February 15). Get Off Of My Cloud. The Wall Street Journal http://online.wsj.com Hemby & Grubb 2011 NBEA Annual Convention 22
25. 7 Dangers in the Cloud Abuse and nefarious use of cloud services Insecure interfaces and APIs Malicious insiders Shared technology issues Data loss or leakage Account or service hijacking Unknown risk profile Swidler, A. (2010, December). Campus Technology. Hemby & Grubb 2011 NBEA Annual Convention 23
26. Memory Scraping Malware Goes After Encrypted Private Information “Security researchers at the SANS Institute say pervasive memory scrapping is one of the most dangerous attack methods that hackers will use in the coming year. In such an attack, hackers gain administrative privileges for a file system in order to access personally identifiable information and other sensitive data, even if it is encrypted.” Messmer, E. (2011, February 22). Memory scraping malware goes after encrypted private information. Network World. http://www.networkworld.com Hemby & Grubb 2011 NBEA Annual Convention 24
27. Trusted Online Identities Plan Hinges on Collaboration The National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) aims “to create an identity ecosystem that will increase the availability of flexible, voluntary, and user friendly online identity authentication.” “The success of NSTIC is dependent on the collaboration between stakeholders in the public and private sectors . . . “ Jackson, W. (2011, February 16). Trusted online identities plan hinges on collaboration. Government Computer News. http://gcn.com Hemby & Grubb 2011 NBEA Annual Convention 25
28. NeoLoad Load Tests Software for Web Apps Adds Testing from the Cloud NeoLoad can detect problems such as memory leaks, bottle necks, poor network configuration, and software configuration issues before they occur in production and cause slow application performance or service interruptions. It simulates real world conditions that affect application performance. The new version includes on-demand load testing from the cloud and supports the latest web application technologies. NeoLoad enables organizations to test a web application’s entire delivery chain, including firewalls and routers, from different parts of the world. Meyer, L. (2011, March 3). THE Journal. Hemby & Grubb 2011 NBEA Annual Convention 26
29. Can ‘encrypted blobs’ Help With Secure Cloud Computing? “Can cloud-based computing be made more secure in the future using what crypto geeks call ‘fully homomorphic encryption’ to send data as ‘encrypted blobs’ that can be understood and subject to processing without having to actually de-crypt them first to see the plaintext.” “. . . the idea is to create ‘encrypted blobs’ that don’t need to be decrypted and still allow for many practical applications by being combined with and processed by other ‘encrypted blobs.’” Messmer, E. (2011, February 4). Can encrypted blobs help with secure cloud computing? Networkworld http://www.networkworld.com Hemby & Grubb 2011 NBEA Annual Convention 27
30. “DARPA Seeks Security Expertise from a Nontraditional Source: The Hacker Community” Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency The Defense Department plans to fund independent security researchers and experimental projects in a bid to invigorate the federal government’s “unsustainable approach to cybersecurity.” The program called Cyber Fast Track will reward security research done within “a matter of months and at a small price tag.” Hemby & Grubb 2011 NBEA Annual Convention 28
31. DARPA CONTINUED DARPA research in environments the agency had access to found that defensive applications took up to 10 million lines of code, compared to 125 lines of code found in 9,000 samples of malware. Lines of code are an indication of the exploitable surface area of a system and the cost required to maintain and protect it. An IBM metric suggests that for every 1,000 lines of code, 1 to 5 bugs are introduced. Lim, D. (2011, February 4). Nextgov Technology and the Business of Government http://www.nextgov.com Hemby & Grubb 2011 NBEA Annual Convention 29
32. Checklist for Evaluating Cloud-Based Initiatives Contracts Audit Controls Integration Points Policies and Procedures Follow the Data Information Management. (2009, July-August). Hemby & Grubb 2011 NBEA Annual Convention 30
33. Choosing a Provider Insist on being allowed a live test of the product Know what steps to take to re-create your data at another location Find out what happens if your data does not come back Know your exit strategy Make sure your operating system is supported THE Journal (2010, September), p. 24 Hemby & Grubb 2011 NBEA Annual Convention 31