Zuora provides subscription billing software as a service (SaaS). It faces competition from payment processors and other billing solution providers. The cloud computing market has significant potential as businesses and consumers increasingly access software and services online rather than through traditional on-premise installations. Zuora must decide whether to focus solely on the subscription billing space or expand into the broader cloud computing sector to capitalize on these trends.
Zuora case study covers research conducted around Zuora's Growth and use of cloud to become pioneer in Enterprice SaaS Applications. Zuora’s applications are designed to automate billing, commerce, and finance operations.
As banks adapt to market changes and new technology landscapes, cloud computing is playing a major role, providing alternative ways to access to core banking technology.
The ultimate banking and financial sector with cloud computing machine ! Sai Natkar
Banking and financial sector basically operate over the vast IT infrastructures that deal with Big amount of data on a day-to-day basis.Banking organizations and the financial sector as a whole has been relatively slow in adopting the cloud. Their strategy has been to wait and watch on how the cloud performs both from a security as well as robustness of infrastructure point of view.
Cloud banking allows banks to provide services to customers through cloud computing. It reduces costs for banks by eliminating the need to purchase and maintain expensive on-premise software and hardware. However, security concerns remain a challenge as banks are hesitant to move customer data to the cloud. A proposed solution involves hosting bank applications through a large company like Google. This would standardize updates, integration, and access across banks while keeping customer data on-premise. Widespread adoption of cloud banking could generate significant cost savings for banks and new revenue streams for cloud hosting providers.
Cloud Computing In Banking And Finance IndustryTyrone Systems
Cloud computing allows organizations to get up and running on an outsourced IT infrastructure without the time or cost investment. It also allows financial firms to start modernizing their technology with minimal investments.
Cloud computing technology has been a new buzzword in the IT industry and expecting a new horizon for coming world. It is a style of computing which is having dynamically scalable virtualized resources provided as a service over the Internet.
IndonesianCloud is a subsidiary of TRG Investama that provides cloud-based infrastructure and hosting solutions for businesses including banks. It aims to be Indonesia's most trusted, reliable, and secure local cloud provider. It offers cloud consulting, infrastructure hosting, and fully managed business solutions. Using a private cloud can help banks reduce costs, improve reliability and flexibility, and adapt to growing customer demands and regulatory changes. IndonesianCloud promotes adopting cloud solutions in a step-by-step manner starting with non-critical systems and moving to more critical applications over time.
Zuora case study covers research conducted around Zuora's Growth and use of cloud to become pioneer in Enterprice SaaS Applications. Zuora’s applications are designed to automate billing, commerce, and finance operations.
As banks adapt to market changes and new technology landscapes, cloud computing is playing a major role, providing alternative ways to access to core banking technology.
The ultimate banking and financial sector with cloud computing machine ! Sai Natkar
Banking and financial sector basically operate over the vast IT infrastructures that deal with Big amount of data on a day-to-day basis.Banking organizations and the financial sector as a whole has been relatively slow in adopting the cloud. Their strategy has been to wait and watch on how the cloud performs both from a security as well as robustness of infrastructure point of view.
Cloud banking allows banks to provide services to customers through cloud computing. It reduces costs for banks by eliminating the need to purchase and maintain expensive on-premise software and hardware. However, security concerns remain a challenge as banks are hesitant to move customer data to the cloud. A proposed solution involves hosting bank applications through a large company like Google. This would standardize updates, integration, and access across banks while keeping customer data on-premise. Widespread adoption of cloud banking could generate significant cost savings for banks and new revenue streams for cloud hosting providers.
Cloud Computing In Banking And Finance IndustryTyrone Systems
Cloud computing allows organizations to get up and running on an outsourced IT infrastructure without the time or cost investment. It also allows financial firms to start modernizing their technology with minimal investments.
Cloud computing technology has been a new buzzword in the IT industry and expecting a new horizon for coming world. It is a style of computing which is having dynamically scalable virtualized resources provided as a service over the Internet.
IndonesianCloud is a subsidiary of TRG Investama that provides cloud-based infrastructure and hosting solutions for businesses including banks. It aims to be Indonesia's most trusted, reliable, and secure local cloud provider. It offers cloud consulting, infrastructure hosting, and fully managed business solutions. Using a private cloud can help banks reduce costs, improve reliability and flexibility, and adapt to growing customer demands and regulatory changes. IndonesianCloud promotes adopting cloud solutions in a step-by-step manner starting with non-critical systems and moving to more critical applications over time.
Cloud computing is changing how businesses operate by providing power, flexibility and cost savings. It delivers computing resources like software, storage and infrastructure over the internet on an as-needed basis. There are three main types of cloud computing models - Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). IaaS provides virtualized computing resources, PaaS provides development tools and platforms, and SaaS provides applications delivered over the internet. Major cloud providers include Amazon, IBM, Microsoft and Google who offer these cloud services to businesses.
Cloud computing services provide businesses with increased flexibility, scalability, and reduced costs compared to maintaining their own on-premise IT infrastructure. They solve problems around limited storage capacity, complex data transfers, and high costs of hardware maintenance. Some disadvantages include less direct control over software and potential security and privacy risks if data is not properly protected by the cloud provider. Salesforce is a leading cloud-based CRM platform that would benefit many businesses through its customizable features, scalability, and affordable subscription model while reducing long-term IT costs and hardware needs.
This document discusses how cloud computing can benefit insurance companies by helping them reduce costs and increase agility. It provides an overview of cloud computing models and services. Insurance companies can use cloud computing to more efficiently scale resources for workloads that fluctuate, develop products faster, and reduce IT operating costs. Functions like development/testing, virtual desktops, collaboration, and analytics are good candidates to move to the cloud. The document examines how different parts of insurers' operations, such as the front office, back office, compliance, and investments, could utilize cloud applications and services.
This document discusses cloud computing and its various service models. It begins by describing how cloud computing represents a fundamental change to IT implementation by allowing services to be deployed, developed, scaled and maintained in a pay-per-use model. It then defines cloud computing and discusses its key characteristics of on-demand self-service, ubiquitous network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity and pay-per-use billing. The document goes on to describe the various cloud deployment models and then discusses the main cloud computing services including storage, database, information, process, application, platform, integration and security as services.
This document discusses how cloud computing has influenced e-commerce businesses. It defines cloud computing and notes that it allows organizations to conduct business without developing their own IT infrastructure. E-commerce gives flexibility to sell products online without a physical storefront. There are five elements involved in e-commerce activities in cloud computing: customers, suppliers, banks, e-commerce companies, and cloud service providers. Cloud computing benefits e-commerce by making infrastructure and software accessible in a pay-as-you-go model, reducing costs and allowing businesses to focus on their core operations.
Rio Info 2010 - Seminário de Tecnologia - Integracao de Servicos - Cesar Taur...Rio Info
Cezar Taurion discusses how cloud computing is transforming the IT industry. Cloud computing leverages virtualization, standardization, and automation to reduce costs while increasing capabilities. It allows resources to be provisioned in minutes and paid through metering/billing models. While infrastructure as a service is common, platforms and software as a service provide additional benefits. Both opportunities and challenges exist for companies and CIOs in adopting cloud computing strategies.
This document discusses deploying a CRM system in the cloud. It provides definitions of cloud computing, outlines the history and categories of cloud services, and discusses the benefits and cons of deploying CRM specifically in the cloud versus traditional on-premise or SaaS options. These include ease of use, faster deployment, lower costs, and more flexible customization options with cloud-based CRM. A case study of FamilySearch International is presented where they deployed SugarCRM on Amazon Web Services to meet their specific customization, integration, and deployment timeline needs.
Zuora - 2009 Venture Capital Case CompetitionSol Tran
Our presentation during the Venture Capital Case Competition at Stanford University on why Zuora was a strong investment opportunity in 2009. No slide on IRR.
The document discusses the importance of financial transparency for organizations considering moving IT services to the cloud. It argues that to determine which services can be moved cost-effectively, organizations need to understand the current costs of delivering specific services. A 5-step process is outlined to achieve financial transparency: 1) Inventory services and costs, 2) Build cost models, 3) Identify service utilization, 4) Provide user bills, 5) Analyze cost-benefit of cloud options. Financial transparency is presented as key to making informed decisions about cloud computing cost-effectiveness.
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. It allows users to access technology-based services from the Internet without knowledge of, expertise with, or control over the technology infrastructure that supports them.
2010.10.07. Le Cloud Computing pour les N...ouveaux - Loic Simon - Club Allia...Club Alliances
Collection de slides sur le Cloud Computing préparée pour l'animation d'un atelier de travail avec des partenaires [revendeurs, VAR, intégrateurs, éditeurs... de Best'Ware : Jargon, marché, usages, écosystème, risques, opportunités, étapes de démarrage... du Cloud Computing - Focus sur le rôle des revendeurs.
The document discusses how communication technologies have rapidly advanced over the past few decades, driving significant changes in behaviors and businesses. Key communication drivers included the development of broadband internet access, which allowed for faster data download speeds, and advances in mobile technologies such as 3G and 4G networks. As a result, businesses now need to have an online presence to remain accessible and competitive. The document provides an overview of digital tools and strategies that businesses can use to enhance their online presence, marketing, customer experience, and resilience, including developing a website, using social media, online advertising, analytics, and planning for disasters.
The disruptions in 2017 will be an extension of trends that took off in 2016, albeit with higher adoption rate and stronger reinforcements. India’s e-commerce revenue is growing steadily to reach its $120 billion mark by 2020 and playing a big part to its progress would be cloud.
Transcending IT Planetary Boundaries: Future of cloud, By Pradeep Gupta, Cha...HCL Infosystems
- The document discusses the future of cloud computing and its potential benefits like cost savings, flexibility, and scalability compared to traditional IT models. However, some industry leaders like Richard Stallman and Larry Ellison have criticized cloud computing as hype.
- Market forecasts predict that cloud computing revenues will grow significantly over the next few years and that 20% of businesses will own no IT assets by 2012. The public cloud computing market in India is currently small but expected to grow rapidly.
- For companies considering cloud adoption, the document recommends starting with storage consolidation and virtualization before moving workloads to private and public clouds over time based on factors like security and control needs.
The document discusses the potential for cloud banking and argues that it is an inevitable future for the banking industry. It provides examples of banks that have already adopted various cloud solutions and services. While there are challenges to cloud adoption like security, regulation and legacy systems, the cloud can provide benefits to banks like scalability, cost reductions, and improved customer experiences. Overall, the cloud appears to be an important technology for banks to embrace as customer demands and the competitive landscape evolves.
To prosper in this new environment insurance companies can look to the cloud, in conjunction with other technologies, to help drive reinvention of their business model to offer new services and create direct, multi-channel relationships with customers
This document discusses the evolution of cloud computing and software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications and their impact on vendors and partners. It notes that worldwide cloud services and SaaS revenue are growing significantly faster than the overall IT market. For vendors, it changes their business model from upfront licensing to monthly subscription fees. For partners, it changes their role and requires new go-to-market models as customers can contract directly with vendors. The document proposes a "Channel-as-a-Service" marketplace platform to help partners with services like program implementation, tools, marketing, and outsourced channel management.
Brian Jacobs (Founder and General Partner, Emergence Capital Partners) - Fund...Sales Hacker
The document is about Emergence Capital Partners, a leading early stage venture capital firm focused on software-as-a-service and cloud-based technology companies. It discusses Emergence's investment focus and track record of building market leaders, including early investments in Salesforce.com, SuccessFactors, Yammer, and EchoSign. The document also provides an overview of Emergence's investment team and stages of company growth.
Oracle and cVidya Cloud webinar with the first part by Oracle covering SaaS market and opportunities in the cloud and Oracle's SaaS partnering strategy and second part by cVidya's covering cVidya's Journey into the Cloud with cVidyaCloud.
Sales Segmentation & Qualification for B2B SaaS CompaniesGuillaume Lerouge
This document provides guidance on selecting target customer segments and generating qualified leads for B2B SaaS companies. It emphasizes that most founders initially think their product can appeal to everyone, but targeting a specific segment is important. Selecting the right segment determines strategic choices. Generating leads requires inbound and outbound marketing to find potential customers experiencing problems the product solves. Qualifying leads confirms a fit between the product and customers' needs. The document offers tips on segmentation, marketing, sales approaches, and qualifying leads for the target segment.
Cloud computing is changing how businesses operate by providing power, flexibility and cost savings. It delivers computing resources like software, storage and infrastructure over the internet on an as-needed basis. There are three main types of cloud computing models - Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). IaaS provides virtualized computing resources, PaaS provides development tools and platforms, and SaaS provides applications delivered over the internet. Major cloud providers include Amazon, IBM, Microsoft and Google who offer these cloud services to businesses.
Cloud computing services provide businesses with increased flexibility, scalability, and reduced costs compared to maintaining their own on-premise IT infrastructure. They solve problems around limited storage capacity, complex data transfers, and high costs of hardware maintenance. Some disadvantages include less direct control over software and potential security and privacy risks if data is not properly protected by the cloud provider. Salesforce is a leading cloud-based CRM platform that would benefit many businesses through its customizable features, scalability, and affordable subscription model while reducing long-term IT costs and hardware needs.
This document discusses how cloud computing can benefit insurance companies by helping them reduce costs and increase agility. It provides an overview of cloud computing models and services. Insurance companies can use cloud computing to more efficiently scale resources for workloads that fluctuate, develop products faster, and reduce IT operating costs. Functions like development/testing, virtual desktops, collaboration, and analytics are good candidates to move to the cloud. The document examines how different parts of insurers' operations, such as the front office, back office, compliance, and investments, could utilize cloud applications and services.
This document discusses cloud computing and its various service models. It begins by describing how cloud computing represents a fundamental change to IT implementation by allowing services to be deployed, developed, scaled and maintained in a pay-per-use model. It then defines cloud computing and discusses its key characteristics of on-demand self-service, ubiquitous network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity and pay-per-use billing. The document goes on to describe the various cloud deployment models and then discusses the main cloud computing services including storage, database, information, process, application, platform, integration and security as services.
This document discusses how cloud computing has influenced e-commerce businesses. It defines cloud computing and notes that it allows organizations to conduct business without developing their own IT infrastructure. E-commerce gives flexibility to sell products online without a physical storefront. There are five elements involved in e-commerce activities in cloud computing: customers, suppliers, banks, e-commerce companies, and cloud service providers. Cloud computing benefits e-commerce by making infrastructure and software accessible in a pay-as-you-go model, reducing costs and allowing businesses to focus on their core operations.
Rio Info 2010 - Seminário de Tecnologia - Integracao de Servicos - Cesar Taur...Rio Info
Cezar Taurion discusses how cloud computing is transforming the IT industry. Cloud computing leverages virtualization, standardization, and automation to reduce costs while increasing capabilities. It allows resources to be provisioned in minutes and paid through metering/billing models. While infrastructure as a service is common, platforms and software as a service provide additional benefits. Both opportunities and challenges exist for companies and CIOs in adopting cloud computing strategies.
This document discusses deploying a CRM system in the cloud. It provides definitions of cloud computing, outlines the history and categories of cloud services, and discusses the benefits and cons of deploying CRM specifically in the cloud versus traditional on-premise or SaaS options. These include ease of use, faster deployment, lower costs, and more flexible customization options with cloud-based CRM. A case study of FamilySearch International is presented where they deployed SugarCRM on Amazon Web Services to meet their specific customization, integration, and deployment timeline needs.
Zuora - 2009 Venture Capital Case CompetitionSol Tran
Our presentation during the Venture Capital Case Competition at Stanford University on why Zuora was a strong investment opportunity in 2009. No slide on IRR.
The document discusses the importance of financial transparency for organizations considering moving IT services to the cloud. It argues that to determine which services can be moved cost-effectively, organizations need to understand the current costs of delivering specific services. A 5-step process is outlined to achieve financial transparency: 1) Inventory services and costs, 2) Build cost models, 3) Identify service utilization, 4) Provide user bills, 5) Analyze cost-benefit of cloud options. Financial transparency is presented as key to making informed decisions about cloud computing cost-effectiveness.
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. It allows users to access technology-based services from the Internet without knowledge of, expertise with, or control over the technology infrastructure that supports them.
2010.10.07. Le Cloud Computing pour les N...ouveaux - Loic Simon - Club Allia...Club Alliances
Collection de slides sur le Cloud Computing préparée pour l'animation d'un atelier de travail avec des partenaires [revendeurs, VAR, intégrateurs, éditeurs... de Best'Ware : Jargon, marché, usages, écosystème, risques, opportunités, étapes de démarrage... du Cloud Computing - Focus sur le rôle des revendeurs.
The document discusses how communication technologies have rapidly advanced over the past few decades, driving significant changes in behaviors and businesses. Key communication drivers included the development of broadband internet access, which allowed for faster data download speeds, and advances in mobile technologies such as 3G and 4G networks. As a result, businesses now need to have an online presence to remain accessible and competitive. The document provides an overview of digital tools and strategies that businesses can use to enhance their online presence, marketing, customer experience, and resilience, including developing a website, using social media, online advertising, analytics, and planning for disasters.
The disruptions in 2017 will be an extension of trends that took off in 2016, albeit with higher adoption rate and stronger reinforcements. India’s e-commerce revenue is growing steadily to reach its $120 billion mark by 2020 and playing a big part to its progress would be cloud.
Transcending IT Planetary Boundaries: Future of cloud, By Pradeep Gupta, Cha...HCL Infosystems
- The document discusses the future of cloud computing and its potential benefits like cost savings, flexibility, and scalability compared to traditional IT models. However, some industry leaders like Richard Stallman and Larry Ellison have criticized cloud computing as hype.
- Market forecasts predict that cloud computing revenues will grow significantly over the next few years and that 20% of businesses will own no IT assets by 2012. The public cloud computing market in India is currently small but expected to grow rapidly.
- For companies considering cloud adoption, the document recommends starting with storage consolidation and virtualization before moving workloads to private and public clouds over time based on factors like security and control needs.
The document discusses the potential for cloud banking and argues that it is an inevitable future for the banking industry. It provides examples of banks that have already adopted various cloud solutions and services. While there are challenges to cloud adoption like security, regulation and legacy systems, the cloud can provide benefits to banks like scalability, cost reductions, and improved customer experiences. Overall, the cloud appears to be an important technology for banks to embrace as customer demands and the competitive landscape evolves.
To prosper in this new environment insurance companies can look to the cloud, in conjunction with other technologies, to help drive reinvention of their business model to offer new services and create direct, multi-channel relationships with customers
This document discusses the evolution of cloud computing and software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications and their impact on vendors and partners. It notes that worldwide cloud services and SaaS revenue are growing significantly faster than the overall IT market. For vendors, it changes their business model from upfront licensing to monthly subscription fees. For partners, it changes their role and requires new go-to-market models as customers can contract directly with vendors. The document proposes a "Channel-as-a-Service" marketplace platform to help partners with services like program implementation, tools, marketing, and outsourced channel management.
Brian Jacobs (Founder and General Partner, Emergence Capital Partners) - Fund...Sales Hacker
The document is about Emergence Capital Partners, a leading early stage venture capital firm focused on software-as-a-service and cloud-based technology companies. It discusses Emergence's investment focus and track record of building market leaders, including early investments in Salesforce.com, SuccessFactors, Yammer, and EchoSign. The document also provides an overview of Emergence's investment team and stages of company growth.
Oracle and cVidya Cloud webinar with the first part by Oracle covering SaaS market and opportunities in the cloud and Oracle's SaaS partnering strategy and second part by cVidya's covering cVidya's Journey into the Cloud with cVidyaCloud.
Sales Segmentation & Qualification for B2B SaaS CompaniesGuillaume Lerouge
This document provides guidance on selecting target customer segments and generating qualified leads for B2B SaaS companies. It emphasizes that most founders initially think their product can appeal to everyone, but targeting a specific segment is important. Selecting the right segment determines strategic choices. Generating leads requires inbound and outbound marketing to find potential customers experiencing problems the product solves. Qualifying leads confirms a fit between the product and customers' needs. The document offers tips on segmentation, marketing, sales approaches, and qualifying leads for the target segment.
Forrester Research: How the Customer Success Industry is EvolvingGainsight
The most successful Enterprise SaaS companies know that growing revenue only through new customer acquisition is the less efficient way to scale. Rather, they understand that growing revenue within your existing customer base - through up-sells, cross-sells, and expanded use - is the most profitable way to scale.
In fact, Enterprise SaaS companies that grow revenue - and company valuation - by expanding revenue within their existing customer base also know the key to making this work is to focus on - and operationalize - Customer Success.
This presentation by Forrester Research - How the Customer Success Industry is Evolving - is from Pulse 2014, the biggest Customer Success industry event ever.
Driving Success in the Subscription EconomyZuora, Inc.
Your customers want a new way to relate to you. Build a business that embraces the subscription economy by following these six key steps to success. www.zuora.com
Lessons learned from 3k SaaS Companies - Patrick Campbell, CEO, Price Intelli...SaaStock
Patrick Campbell, CEO, Price Intelligently presented "Lessons learned from 3k SaaS Companies" on the Playbook Stage at SaaStock 2016.
Watch the video here: https://www.saastock.com/blog/view/lessons-learned-from-3k-saas-companies
SaaStock is Europe’s premier Conference for B2B SaaS at RDS, Dublin Ireland in September 2017 www.saastock.com
Cloud computing refers to storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet instead of a local computer's hard drive. It offers various online services through a network of remote servers. There are different types of cloud services and deployment models depending on who can access the cloud - public, private, hybrid or community. The main cloud service models are Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). While cloud computing provides benefits like flexible access to data and lower costs, it also poses security and privacy risks if data is not properly protected on remote servers.
Cloud computing refers to applications and services delivered over the Internet. It provides on-demand access to shared computing resources like servers, storage, databases and software that can be provisioned with minimal management effort. Major cloud service models include SaaS, PaaS and IaaS. The cloud computing market is growing rapidly with major players like Amazon, Microsoft and Google dominating different segments. Emerging services like STaaS, Daas and Caas are facilitating wider cloud adoption.
Cloud computing involves delivering computing resources over a network, typically the Internet. It dates back to the 1950s but demand increased due to the need to make things easier and save on costs. By 2020, the cloud computing market is forecast to exceed $241 billion. There are three main deployment models - public cloud (external cloud), private cloud (internal cloud), and hybrid cloud (combination of both). The three main service models are Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). While cloud computing provides benefits like flexibility, cost savings, and scalability, there are also potential risks regarding security, ownership of data, and dependence on major providers.
This document discusses cloud computing. It defines cloud computing as providing scalable IT capabilities as a service over a network. It describes the three main cloud computing models: Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). For each model, it outlines some key benefits and challenges. It also provides examples of solutions and vendors in each category. Finally, it discusses potential timelines for cloud spending to reach certain levels and become a significant percentage of overall IT spending.
Sample of workshop given at CloudAsia 2012. Workshop is 700 slides, so this is just a small sample to give a feel for the content, depth and independent approach.
Cloud Computing Contracts and Services: What’s Really Happening Out There?Cloud Legal Project
Slides for talk by Prof Christopher Millard on "Cloud Computing Contracts and Services: What’s Really Happening Out There?" at The University of Sheffield: School of Law, November 2010
Cloud computing is a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction. Key characteristics include on-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, and measured service. Common cloud computing models are Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
Cloud computing allows consumers and businesses to use applications without installation and access files from any internet-connected device. It provides shared computing resources over a network on-demand as a utility. There are concerns around security and privacy as cloud providers have control over user data. However, new approaches around information-centric security aim to give more control to users. A shift to cloud computing could benefit large internet companies while traditional software producers may face challenges adapting. It remains to be seen if cloud computing will ultimately become the dominant IT model.
Cloud computing will significantly change the role of the IT department and lead to the rise of new cloud-related jobs, according to the presentation. Specifically, some traditional IT jobs will disappear while jobs like cloud systems engineer and cloud architect will grow in demand. Additionally, the IT department will no longer be defined by its physical infrastructure and will instead focus on delivering IT as a utility over the internet. The rise of cloud computing and bring your own device policies will reshape the role of CIOs and turn them into general managers focused on cybersecurity issues.
# Different aspects involved in Cloud Computing
# Factors that influences companies to become Cloud Computing providers
# Obstacles and Opportunities for Cloud Computing
Cloud computing is an on-demand service model that provides scalable and flexible IT resources over the Internet. Key attributes of cloud computing include pooled computing resources through virtualization, elastic scaling, flexible pricing where users pay only for resources used, and resources provided as a service. Cloud services are broadly divided into Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). IaaS provides basic storage and computing resources, PaaS provides software development tools and runtimes, and SaaS provides complete applications to end users over the Internet.
The document discusses cloud computing, providing definitions and describing key concepts such as cloud architecture, characteristics, service models, layers, opportunities and challenges. Specifically, it defines cloud computing as network-based computing using shared resources provided via the internet on a pay-as-you-use basis. It outlines the main cloud service models of SaaS, PaaS and IaaS and discusses advantages like lower costs and increased data reliability as well as disadvantages like reliance on internet connectivity and potential security issues.
Basics of cloud computing & salesforce.comDeepu S Nath
This document provides an overview of cloud computing and discusses Salesforce.com. It defines cloud computing as using computing resources delivered over a network, and notes the cost savings and scalability benefits it provides compared to on-premise IT. Common cloud service models including SaaS, PaaS and IaaS are described. The document also summarizes how Salesforce.com alleviated concerns about security, integration and TCO that initially held some organizations back from adopting cloud computing. It identifies Salesforce.com as a major player in the cloud market with over 100,000 customers.
Cloud computing is a model for enabling network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort. It has characteristics of on-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, and measurable service. Common cloud service models are SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS, while deployment models include private, public, community, and hybrid clouds. Emerging technologies associated with cloud computing include big data, DevOps, and hybrid cloud solutions.
- Salesforce is a CRM company that has expanded into other areas through acquisitions. It was ranked 52nd on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2011.
- The document discusses cloud computing, defining it as a style of computing that provides dynamism, abstraction, and resource sharing. It allows resources to expand or contract based on changing needs.
- Cloud services are divided into 3 models - Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). IaaS provides the basic cloud infrastructure, PaaS provides platforms for developers, and SaaS provides applications for end users.
Cloud computing is a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction. Key characteristics of cloud computing include on-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, and measured service. Cloud computing provides opportunities for lower costs, improved performance and scalability, universal access to documents and data, and easier collaboration. However, it also poses disadvantages such as reliance on a constant internet connection and potential security and availability issues.
Presentation on the topic "Cloud Computing"..
properly and briefly explained all the contents of the topic..
backgrounds and photos used makes it look cool ,accurate and to the point..
The document provides an overview of cloud computing including its popularity, definitions, benefits, key technology drivers like virtualization and SOA, top cloud providers like Amazon and Google, different cloud services and types, challenges, and real-world case studies demonstrating benefits like cost savings and faster deployment times.
Cloud computing has its roots in the early days of the internet, when companies began to offer web-based services such as email and online storage. The term "cloud computing" itself was coined in the early 2000s, and it quickly gained popularity as a way to describe the delivery of computing resources over the internet.
The first cloud computing services were launched by major technology companies such as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft in the mid-2000s. Amazon Web Services (AWS) was launched in 2006, and it quickly became the leading provider of cloud computing services, offering a wide range of infrastructure and platform services to businesses of all sizes.
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1. Zuora Inc.:
Venturing Into
CLOUD COMPUTING
By Kaitlin Farrell
BUS 550
2. AGENDA
• What is Cloud Computing
• How does the Cloud work
• Why do we need the Cloud
• Challenges with Cloud Computing
• Background on Zuora
• Zuora Competitors
• Market Potential
• Leading Cloud Companies
• What Now
• Discussion Questions
• MC Question
3. What is Cloud Computing?
“The Cloud”
A loosely defined term for any system providing access via
the Internet to processing power, storage, software or
other computing services, often via a web browser.
Typically these services will be rented from an external
company that hosts and manages them.
4. How Does the Cloud Work?
• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
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• Platform as a Service (PaaS)
• Software as a Service (SaaS)
• Ex. Gmail vs. Microsoft Outlook
5. Why Do We Need The Cloud?
• Increased accessibility
• Decreased operating expenses
• Elimination of upfront costs
• Immediate upgrades
• Lower outages
6. Challenges with Cloud
Computing:
• Higher latency and worse performance
• Necessary network upgrades can be costly
• Security issues
Breaking through firewalls
Who can touch the data
7. Zuora Background
• Started in 2006 around the idea of “billing”
• SaaS to Subscription
• Launched initial product in 2008
• Z-Commerce
8. Zuora Competitors
• Paymentech
• PayPal
• National Processing company and Bluepay
• VLM International
• Custom home-grown billing solutions
9. Market Potential
• Multi-billion dollar market
• $744 billion in sales worldwide in the software industry
• 12% migration to the internet in 2011 in software
purchasing
• $95 billion potentially
• Declining economy leads to tightening budgets
10. Leading Cloud Companies
• Amazon
DevPay
FPS: Flexible Payment Systems
• Force.com
• Microsoft Azure
• Google App Engine
• Potential entrants IBM, HP, Sun, EMC, and Oracle
11. What Now?
• Scenario 1: Continue to focus on SaaS
industry
• Scenario 2: Expand to capture the broader
cloud computing trend
• Scenario 3: Grow big fast and try to capture
the broader subscription opportunity
12. Discussion Question
• Which scenario would you choose given the
state of the economy and the potential
market that Zuora faced?
13. Multiple Choice Question
• Which one of the following is not a
service of the foundation of cloud
computing?
a. Platform as a Service (PaaS)
b. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
c. Subscriptions as a Service (SaaS)
d. None of the above
14. References:
• cloud computing. (n.d.). The Free On-line
Dictionary of Computing. Retrieved May 26, 2011,
from Dictionary.com website:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/cloud
computing
• Zuora Inc.: Venturing Into Coud Computing.
Stanford Graduate School of Business. September
16, 2009
• http://www.zuora.com/company/index.html
Editor's Notes
Cloud Computing is the phenomenon in which computing, networking, storage and application services are provided as services with seemingly infinite capacity of the Internet
Cloud Computing works in a way similar to how our water and electricity services work- we use the service, how much we use is monitored and we pay for only what we use, giving everyone the same accessibility. There are 3 different services that cover the foundation for cloud computing. IAAS- the housing, running, and maintaining of the operations equipment. PAAS- the ability to develop and test new applications. SAAS- easy and immediate access to software through the internet. Essentially the cloud is an outside and in some cases a 3rd party provider. The 3 services are all located off site and accessible via the internet, giving the users immediate access. How many of you have email? How many of you use a provider like Microsoft outlook? This is the start of email services, where the only way to access your emails was while being on the necessary computer/server/network. How many of you use a provider like Gmail or Hotmail? These providers use “the cloud” to get you your emails no matter where you are.
Cloud Computing can have different benefits depending on the user, but one overall benefit to the Cloud is the decrease in cost to those using the service. I think we all might agree, that being able to get our emails anywhere we are can be both a burden and an aid. The cloud not only provides this increased accessibility to you and me, but to business owners as well. What business owners are generally more concerned about is money, which is another reason the cloud is so appealing. If a company is growing they are likely storing more and more data as well. Often what can happen is they will out grow their current system and updating something like that can be expensive. IAAS allows businesses to pay for use of infrastructure at a significantly lower cost. In addition, for smaller just getting started businesses, the cost of acquiring, loading, and maintaining necessary software can get pricy, through SAAS these businesses can acquire everything they need with an internet connection and pay per use model. The cloud also offers the opportunity for users to immediately upgrade the software they are paying for, without needing to go through the drawn out approval and installation process that is standard in most businesses. Also cloud providers are dedicated to constant and efficient service which for many means efficient work with less outage issues
With all good things there are usually kinks and challenges that go along. Since the cloud uses the great power of the internet to provide services, that can come with latency and occasional performance issues. And changing over to cloud computing for any business is a process that can take a bit of time, and we all know time is money. Finally, and for many the most concerning, is how secure cloud computing is. Using anything outside of what is company maintained can be risky, so trusting the storage of data to an outside source is not usually a businesses first choice.
Now we will move on to Zuora, a big player in cloud computing Marc Benioff the founder of salesforce.com and two key men from WebEx were meeting in 2006 on an unrelated issue, but found that they kept coming back to the major role that a billing system played in growing their businesses and so started the development of Zuora Both businesses had worked hard on developing their billing system for the SAAS companies they had, and with the staying power of SAAS and emergence of other platforms, they began to see the need for an efficient billing system. In particular they saw a growing need for subscription based billing for companies like Netflix Beginning with just 5 of their major customers they developed their billing product, Z-Billing and launched it in mid- 2008. After receiving feedback from these users, they then went to work on a payment product as well and by the end of 2008 had sold their Z-Billing products to over 70 customers. By the beginning of 2009 Zuora had launched Z-Commerce, online billing geared towards cloud developers. This allowed the movement from paying up front for licensing to paying just as long as the service was continued- or pay- as-you-go. Why buy a DVD when you can subscribe to Netflix and access a whole library? Why install CRM software when you can subscribe to the world-class version online from salesforce.com ? Why buy a car when you can subscribe to Zipcar and get the whole fleet? ハ H owever, companies that deliver these new services need a way to run their subscription business AND support their unique needs. For example, they need pricing flexibility to address different customer groups, operational scalability for growth, and key metrics like churn and monthly recurring revenue (MRR) to assess the health of the business. ハ T hat's where Zuora comes in. Just as Amazon makes it easy to become an online retailer, Google makes it easy for anyone to advertise online, and PayPal makes it easy to accept online payments, Zuora makes it easy for any company to build, manage, and grow a subscription business.
Being that online billing, at the time, was still very much an emerging sector, the major competition for Zuora was not necessarily major. The market includes a number of billing and payment companies, however none of them were a subscription-based billing solution that would automate the billing process- just what Zuora set out to accomplish
Given that at the start of the cloud computing market, those offering billing and payment services were new and not necessarily providing the ideal service, the potential market for Zuora was amazing. In addition to that, it was estimated that in 2011 the worldwide software industry purchases would be around $744 billion and that 12% of that would take place via the internet leading to the potential of $95 billion for the taking. In addition to the potential market to be had through the overall software purchases annually, the declining economy has also lead to many businesses looking for less expensive alternatives, what Zuora has to offer is just that.
For many the reason they entered into cloud computing was that they saw the ability to provide attractive solutions to the small and medium sized business market. While Amazon and Force.com entered into the cloud computing industry already having billing solutions in place many of the others did not. This is the reason that such potential entrants as IBM and Sun actually did not jump head first into cloud computing- their lack of the appropriate billing systems. And this is where Zuora saw its opportunity and so began to development of Z-Billing.
Zuora thankfully acquired its state in the market before the major downturn in the economy, but the change in the economy brought them to a point where they needed to decide where to head next. They had the opportunity to get funding for a 3rd round of developments to capture early market share and establish a market dominant position or continue at a slow and steady pace and avoid any possible downturn. The way Zuora saw it they had 3 options: Scenario 1 consisted of keeping the company structure the same, remain cash flow positive and see only a 30-50% growth and hopefully forming partnerships with companies like Amazon and Google. Scenario 2 would involve ramping up sales to capture more of the cloud computing market as well as expanding the company structure, both of which would increase their burn rate and lead to them needing increased funding. Scenario 3 would involve a large increase in staff to assure a 200% growth year to year because it would bring in all types of subscription businesses, however they would need almost immediate funding.