CloudingSMEs workshop for SME communities in Spain. This is a brief presentation on the goals and status of the project toolbox. CloudingSMEs is an EU-funded project: http://www.cloudingsmes.eu

1. Funded by European Commission
AndreasHermsdorf/pixelio.de
CloudingSMEs
Toolbox:
Overview & Demo
Fotis Stamatelopoulos, EBS Ltd
CLOUD PARA PYMES Workshop
Madrid, June 11th 2014

2. Agenda
• ¡Hola!
• Presentation of 3 tools
– 1 slide on tool scope
– Live demo
• 1 slide on upcoming tools
• 1 slide on how YOU can help us help you
• Perguntas
http://www.cloudingsmes.eu

3. Funded by European Commission
AndreasHermsdorf/pixelio.de
CloudingSMEs
Toolbox:
Strategic
Considerations
Scorecard
Currently Localized Content in EN, DE (planned ES, IT, EL, FR)

4. Strategic Tool Scope / Case
Should I move to / extensively use the cloud?
The tool provides guidance based on needs/status at a high level (strategic view)
http://www.cloudingsmes.eu
Involved stakeholders:
• Director/CEO
• “IT Director”
WHO: Medium to Large
SME with some IT
knowhow & infrastructure
CASE: heard about the
cloud – need to evaluate
potential move
The tool provides guidance
based on the business / IT
needs and current status of
the SME
Requires knowledge
of the SME’s strategic
goals, current IT
status, and business
environment

5. TCO Live Demo
http://www.cloudingsmes.eu

6. Funded by European Commission
AndreasHermsdorf/pixelio.de
CloudingSMEs
Toolbox:
Cloud Security
Scorecard
Currently Localized Content in EN, DE (planned ES, IT, EL, FR)

7. Security Scorecard Scope
How can I compare these vendors in terms of security?
The tool provides a set of questions, whose answers help compare alternatives
http://www.cloudingsmes.eu
Involved stakeholders:
• “IT Director”
• “Procurement
manager”
WHO: SME with security
concerns (e.g. handling
medical, financial, customer
data)
CASE: SME wants to select
among 2 or more potential
vendors and needs to
assess their security
conformance
The tool provides guidance
on how to compare and
allows visual side by side
assessment

8. Security Scorecard Live Demo
http://www.cloudingsmes.eu

9. Funded by European Commission
AndreasHermsdorf/pixelio.de
CloudingSMEs
Toolbox:
TCO/ROI
Calculator
Currently Localized Content in EN, DE (planned ES, IT, EL, FR)

10. TCO Tool Scope / Case
Is the cloud option financially beneficial?
Calculate and compare costs in both cases. The tool provides guidance.
http://www.cloudingsmes.eu
Person managing
financials (CFO)
Director
(CEO)
Other employee
Involved (CTO)
User(s)
WHO: Medium to
Large SME with “data
center”
CASE: New software
system(s). Choice
between:
(a) use/extend in-
house data center
(b) use a cloud-based
solution (e.g. virtual
machines or software
as a service)

11. TCO Live Demo
http://www.cloudingsmes.eu

12. Upcoming Tools
• Guide on Service Level Agreements (SLA)
• Privacy / Data Protection Checklist
• Searchable catalogues for:
– Service providers (with self assessment)
– Cloud standards
• Cloud Primer section of the web site (?)
http://www.cloudingsmes.eu

13. YOUR Participation
We need YOUR feedback!
• Help us understand your needs
• Give us feedback on desired tools / areas
Fill-in the survey and/or send us your thoughts
http://www.cloudingsmes.eu

14. Thanks for watching

15. Perguntas
More questions?
Please use the feedback links on our site, or contact me directly: fotis@ebs.gr
http://www.cloudingsmes.eu