The document discusses the concept of an internal cloud, or "BYOC" (Build Your Own Cloud), as an alternative to outsourcing IT infrastructure to an off-premise cloud due to concerns about security and control. It argues that IT departments can act as internal service providers by optimizing infrastructure through server virtualization and automation to provide resources on demand, while still maintaining management on-premise. Building an internal cloud can help businesses gain the agility benefits of cloud computing using existing virtualization technologies until off-premise cloud solutions address security and control concerns.

1. The Internal Cloud Sam Routledge – Services Director, Softcat 11th February 2009

2. Where did BYOC come from? Trend for IT Dept moving to Service Provider to the business: Massive interest in server and storage virtualisation Some interest in SaaS etc.... Scepticism about off-premise cloud Security concerns Control/ management concerns Am I outsourcing myself? The answer: build it yourself!

3. IT as a service provider “Business agility is becoming a strategic necessity. Greater globalization, increasing regulation, and faster cycle times all demand an ability to quickly change organizational processes” (MIT) “As the world becomes more connected…the ability to react with speed and flexibility is growing in importance” (Gartner) IT’s impact on business is more significant than ever before

4. Infrastructure optimisation: Fully automated management, dynamic resource usage, business linked SLA’s Managed IT Infrastructure with limited automation Managed and consolidated IT Infrastructure with maximum automation Uncoordinated, manual infrastructure Business Enabler Strategic Asset More Efficient Cost Center Cost Center www.microsoft.com/io

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11. Does V = Cloud? Server Virtualisation IS NOT a synonym for ‘cloud’ However it is an enabler for agility... ...and when it works with other building blocks:

12. The off-premises cloud isn’t ready...

13. But you can BYOC! Get ready for cloud computing Build your own – our vendors are the building blocks We can help: