Cloud Computing: What Organizations Need to Know Before Moving to the Cloud

Cloud Computing:
What Organizations Need to
Know Before Moving to the Cloud
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Introductions:
Lindsay Stevens Sabina Jausovec
Director of Salinas, CIPP/US
Software Legal Specialist
Development Rackspace Hosting
Liquid Litigation
Management, Inc.

Greg Buckles Tess Blair, J.D.
Consultant Partner
eDiscovery Journal Morgan Lewis

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Today’s Discussion:

• Defining the Cloud
• Common concerns
• Advantages
• Future directions
• Questions?


What is ‘The Cloud’?


Service Models

Infrastructure-as-a-service

Platform-as-a-service

Software-as-a-service


We are the Cloud Generation
But do we
understand it?


Cloud Deployment Models
Most
Dedicated Customizable, Specifi
Hosting c Compliance
Requirements

Public An elastic, cost-effective
Cloud means to deploy solutions.

Private Blend of Performance &
Scalability; Greater Control of the
Cloud Cloud Infrastructure

Managed Additional service
and support levels
Cloud for the Cloud


Hybrid Cloud
Dedicated Hosting AND Public Cloud

 Scalable Web Apps
 Digital Campaigns &
Promotions
 Test, Development,
Production
DEDICATED  SaaS offerings CLOUD
HOSTING HOSTING
• Customizable • Flexible
• Compliance • Elastic
Assessments • Pay-as-you-go
• High Performance

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Hybrid Cloud
Dedicated Hosting AND Public Cloud

YOUR DATA PROVIDER’S
CENTER DATA CENTER

• Multiple Clouds work together
• Next “stake in the ground” in the
evolution of cloud computing

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Why are some
concerned?


Common Concerns:
• Data storage
• Commingled storage/backup
• Data transfer
• Enforcement of RIM policies
• Vendor lock-in
• Control and access/E-Discovery
• Geographic location of information
• Certifications and compliance


Addressing Concerns:

• Do you have “Shadow IT”?
• The “Smart Cloud” approach
• Cloud provider’s global presence
• International data transfer
• Certifications and compliance



• Dedicated storage
• Dedicated backup
• Clear agreement on who bears costs
of preservation/collection
• Agreement on geographic limitations



• An open cloud
eliminates vendor
lock-in
• Inter-operability
• Portability


Addressing Concerns

Permissions-Based Access
Always On

Experts
Co-
Counsel 24/7
Litigation Team


Advantages
of the Cloud


Advantages:

• Portfolio of Options
• Reliability & Availability
• Efficient Resource Use
• Cost-Savings
• Team of Experts


Reliability and Availability


Efficient Resource Use:
CAPACITY

TIME
Demand Capacity


Cost-Savings


Team of Experts


The Future


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Cloud readiness assessment….

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Cloud Computing Checklist:
• Business Drivers & Planning
• Data Segregation
• Business Continuity
• Information Security
• Compliance Requirements
• Portability
• Full understanding of all costs
Download the presentation & checklist:
http://ow.ly/eg8hy


Questions?


Panelists:
Lindsay Stevens Sabina Jausovec
Director of Salinas, CIPP/US
Software Legal Specialist
Development Rackspace Hosting
Liquid Litigation
Management, Inc.

Greg Buckles Tess Blair, J.D.
Consultant Partner
eDiscovery Journal Morgan Lewis


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