Cloud computing allows users to access computing resources like servers, databases, networking, software and analytics over the internet. It provides services on demand in a flexible, scalable way with users only paying for what they use. Common uses of cloud computing include email, file storage, collaboration tools and virtual servers. While it offers benefits like lower costs, easier setup and scalability, disadvantages can include lack of control over downtime and security concerns about storing data online.

1. Cloud Computing
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2. What is Cloud Computing
• Cloud computing is the delivery of computing
as a service rather than a product.
• In cloud computing, you do not purchase the
server or software but rather use shared
resources, hardware, software, and
information and pay on an as-needed or per
use basis.

3. Why Cloud Computing?
• It is sold on Demand • Increased Collaboration
• It is elastic – allowing a • Easy to Setup and Get
user to have as much or Running
as little service as they • Consolidation of
want at any given time. numerous servers
• Centralizing Updates for • Upgrades to hardware
Software as a Service can be done virtually,
• Reliable AND Accessible eliminating down time

4. Different Types of Cloud Computing
• The Public Cloud • The Private Cloud
– A Network Infrastructure – A Network Infrastructure
accessible by the public that is developed solely
(anyone on the internet). for a single organization.
– The infrastructure is – It may be managed by
owned by the the organization or a
organization selling third party.
cloud services. – It may exist on site or in
a data center.

5. Who uses cloud computing? We all Do!
• Gmail / Hotmail
• Skype
• YouTube
• Vimeo
• Sound Cloud
• Dropbox

6. Advantages of Cloud Computing for
Small Organizations
• Lower Initial Investment • Scalability
– No Equipment Needed – Cloud computing can be
Beyond what you have scaled to match the
• Easier to Manage demand
– No Power Requirements or • Deploy Faster
Space Considerations – It is much quicker to be up
• Pay as you Go and running (minutes
versus days)
– There are typically no
major capital expenses • Device Independent
involved – Web based software does
not require a PC or a
MAC, just a browser.

7. Disadvantages of Cloud Computing for
Small Organizations
• Downtime is Not Controllable • Speed and Performance
– You are at the mercy of the data – Applications which are not
center and their issues optimized for the web or web
– Scheduled Downtime based may result in slower
(upgrades, routine maintenance) performance.
– Unscheduled Downtime • Lack of Features
(outages do occur) – Although improving, there are still
• Security Issues somethings that cannot be done
– You are turning your data about on a web based platform (i.e.
your business to a third party and autocad, LOB apps)
entrusting them to keep it safe. • Customization
• Data Loss – Most web based applications are
– Hardware not customized to your needs, they
failures, outages, improper backup are a one size fits all.
procedures, hackers, and rogue
employees exist.

8. Most Common Cloud Computing
Options for Small Organizations
• Collaboration Software • Email
– Content Management – Benefit: No Server
– CRM Maintenance
• Spam Filtering • Simplified Office
– Offsite Benefits Applications
• Accounting and Project • Virtual Private Servers
Management – File Storage
– Quickbooks Online – SharePoint
– Harvest
• Cloud Backup (not
necessarily Cloud
Storage)

9. Contact Us for more info
Michael H. Drobnis
President, OptfinITy
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