Cloud computing provides on-demand access to computing resources like servers and applications without long term commitments. It allows users to access services from any device, and pay only for what they use. Moving systems and applications to the cloud can provide benefits like flexibility, scalability, lower costs, increased productivity and mobility.

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2. Everyone is talking about Cloud
….a lot of noise, everybody has their own definition!
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3. What is Cloud Computing?
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4. The one we like….
Cloud Computing is a style of delivering
IT services to users without the need for
the user to buy, install, manage or own
any infrastructure.
Everything will be delivered to you as a
service – from computing power to
business processes to personal
interactions – wherever, however, and
whenever you need it.
Often characterised by:
• Virtualised computing resources • Multi-tenancy
• Massive scalability/elasticity • Web-based User Access
• Dynamic provisioning • Pay-as-you-go pricing

5. Industrialisation of IT is
Inevitable
“IT as a Service”
 Efficient allocation of resources
by specialists
• Best of breed capabilities,
limited waste
 Resource pooling & distribution
increase accessibility
• Exponential cost decreases
• Flexible resource access
• Pay-per-use
 Empowerment to focus on core
business
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6. Benefits of Moving to the
Cloud
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7. Ten Reasons to Make the
Switch to Cloud Computing
Saves time. Businesses that utilize software programs for their management needs are disadvantaged, because of the time needed to get
new programs to operate at functional levels. By turning to cloud computing, you avoid these hassles. You simply need access to a computer
with Internet to view the information you need.
Less glitches. Cloud computing enables users to integrate various types of applications including management systems, word processors,
and e-mail. The fewer glitches, the more productivity expected from employees.
Going green. On average, individual personal computers are only used at approximately 10 to 20 percent of their capacity. Similarly,
computers are left idle for hours at a times soaking up energy. Pooling resources into a cloud consolidates energy use. Essentially, you save
on costs by paying for what you use and extending the life of your PC.
Fancy technology. Cloud computing offers customers more access to power. This power is not ordinarily accessible through a standard PC.
Applications now use virtual power. Users can even build virtual assistants, which automate tasks such as ordering, managing dates, and
offering reminders for upcoming meetings.
Mobilization. From just about anywhere in the world, services that you need are available. Sales are conducted over the phone and leads are
tracked by using a cell phone. Cloud computing opens users up to a whole new world of wireless devices, all of which can be used to access
any applications. Companies are taking sales productivity to a whole new level, while at the same time, providing their sales representatives
with high quality, professional devices to motivate them to do their jobs well.
Consumer trends. Business practices that are most successful are the ones that reflect consumer trends. Currently, over 69 percent of
Americans with internet access use a source of cloud computing. Whether it is Web e-mail, data storage, or software, this number continues to
grow. Consumers are looking to conduct business with a modern approach.
Social media. Social networking is all the wave of the future among entrepreneurs. Companies are using social networking sites such
as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to heighten their productivity levels. Blogs are used to communicate with customers about improvements
that need to be made within companies. LinkedIn is a popular website used by business professionals for collaboration purposes. Also, target
groups are tracked more efficiently by tagging networks on Facebook. New advertising techniques are also being used on these sites, and
businesses are seeing the advantages of assimilating to a more modern world.
Customize. All to often, companies purchase the latest software in hopes that it will improve their sales. Sometimes, programs do not quite
meet the needs of a company. Some businesses require a personalized touch, that ordinary software cannot provide. Cloud computing gives
the user the opportunity to build custom applications on a user-friendly interface. In a competitive world, your business needs to stand out from
the rest. Customization is the solution for this problem.
No need for hardware hiccups.
IT staff cuts. When all the services you need are maintained by experts outside your business, there is not need to hire new ones.
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9. Cloud Pyramid - ITaaS

10. Comparison with
traditional hosting services
Co-Location Dedicated Hosting Cloud Hosting
Time Weeks to Months Days to Weeks Minutes
Scalability Slowest, Rigid & Slower, somewhat Instant, Flexible,
Costly flexible, costly Pay-per-usage
Cost High CapEx Costly, sometimes No contracts,
month/year contracts, usage based, no
no CapEx upfront costs
“Green” Low Low High - virtualised
Pricing Buy Servers & Colo Rent Servers & Hosting Rent based on
Model costs whether used costs whether used or usage only
or not not
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11. SKALI Cloud Services
We offer highly scalable hosting
platform & on-demand burst computing
• CPU, Memory, Disk
• Sold by the hour or
on subscription
• Prices from
RM190/mth or
RM0.46/hr for a small
server.
• You are only billed for
what you use (pre-
paid & post-paid)
CPU 0.08/core-Ghz-hour, RAM 0.10/GB-hour, HDD 0.40/GB/mth (RAID)

12. Ultra-flexible
computing
power, as
you need it:
• Scale your server
up or
down, depending
on the resources
you need.
• Fully self-managed
via web control
panel or API, with
Root access.
• Add new server
instances, in
minutes
• Turn them off when
not needed.

13. Why choose

14. SKALI’s Partners
• Service Provider License Agreement
(SPLA)
• OS, MSSQL, MS Sharepoint etc.
• Open source enterprise solutions for
portals, publishing, content, and
collaboration
• E-mail and internet security
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15. SKALI’s SaaS Partners
• Disaster Recovery - DRaaS
• High Avability
• Enterprise Solutions i.e.
ERP, CRM, SCM etc.
• Customized Business Software on
rental
• Back-up Solutions for Desktops,
Laptops, mobile devices such as
Apple Iphone and Android devices
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16. Value Added Offering
• Managed Backup Services
• Managed System Services
• Private VLAN
• Reverse DNS
• Static IP
• System Consultant / Architecture
Services

17. High-Level Architecture
Key Facts
• Built entirely on commodity PC
Hardware and open source software.
• Linux KVM virtualisation running on
high-end PC hardware, supporting
customer servers running any PC
operating system.
• Multiple RAID disk servers in each
location.
• Fully self-managed via web control
or API.
• Each physical node has dual 8-core
2.0Ghz CPU, with 48GB RAM, 3TB
HDD

19. Overview
Yearly
Collection –
Malaysia’s
RM350 Millions
Biggest Islamic
with 23 offices
Fund Institution
around
Selangor
30 in-house
Using online
servers running
applications for
E-Zakatpay, E-
most of its
Tender, E-
operation
Majikan

20. LZS require
scalable and
elastic hosting
solution for
seasonal
demand.
In-House It must be able to
Resource unable scale on-demand
to cop with with minimal
current usage. downtime
Challenges
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21. Solutions
With online Moving forward, LZS
They can scale their
applications will deploy Disaster
server’s resources
deployed to SKALI Recovery solution
according to monthly
Cloud on January inside SKALI Cloud
demand without
2011, LZS finally can based on success
excessive
grow their track record on their
investment, and
infrastructure with online application
flexible resource
low CAPEX and on- deployment on
access.
demand basis. SKALI Cloud.
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22. Solutions
100
80
60
40
20
0
SKALI Cloud Server Resource
LZS Visitor Traffic (%)
LZS Visitor Traffic (%) SKALI Cloud Server Resource
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24. Overview
Adamaya Marketing – MLM
company present in
Malaysia, Singapore and China. They
were relatively a new set-up with over
500 active members during then.
Challenges
Adamaya were seeking for a reliable
software and hardware solution to
help them to grow their MLM
business without a huge investment
and risk. They were also looking for a
solution which is highly scalable when
their business increases from time to
time.
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25. Solutions
Solutions
In April 2011, our partner Softrentz developed and
delivered a Business Operation System (BOS) for
Adamaya on SKALICloud. The solution was
developed and provided on a rental basis instead of
outright selling. The software coupled with
SKALICloud gave Adamaya an ideal solution where
both were delivered on subscription basis.
Success story
On July 2011, Adamaya upgrade their cloud server
and their software as their business increased from
mere 500 to 4500 active members. Their members
are now able to use the software from any part of the
world to check their down line’s status
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28. @
www.skalicloud.com
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29. Thank you
manmohan@skali.net
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