introduction to cloud computing

IMCA Cloud Computing Workshop

Introduction to Cloud Computing

Éamon Moore BSc, Dip. Cloud

Agenda

What is The Cloud?

Key Points & Numbers

Digging Deeper

Future Trends

The Cloud Compare Experience

About me

15 Years experience in the ICT Sector

Founded E-MIT Solutions in 2003

Leading provider of ICT Consultancy & Outsourcing services to the SME and

semi-state sectors.

Launched Cloud Compare in 2013Ireland's first Cloud Services Brokerage

What is The Cloud?

…???

Definition

Cloud computing refers to applications and services offered over the Internet. These services are offered from data centers all over the world, which collectively are referred to as the "cloud."

Video

Traditional Network

Cloud Computing Network

Types of Cloud

Cloud: Key Points

Anytime, Anywhere Access

No Capital Expenditure

Scalability

Access to Cutting Edge Technology

Mobile Business

Automatic Upgrades & Updates

Free up IT & Admin Resources

Disaster Recovery

Integration & Collaboration

Redefining business models

The Numbers

Cloud Computing’s Role in…

Perceived Purpose

Traditional ITWhat can go

WRONG?

Power Outage

Broadband Downtime

Server Downtime

Is it reallyA Cloud?

1The ‘Sure Thing’ Guy

2The Wheeler

Dealer

3TV Cloud

4The New Guys

Trust is Key!

The Security Question

Which one would you prefer?

Choosing aCloud Provider

Choosing a Cloud Provider

LocationSecuritySupport

Backup & ResilienceResponse Times

Monitoring & Notification

Choosing a Cloud Provider

Financial StabilityCosts

Exit termsAccess to data

EncryptionYOUR BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS

I’ve got it:Where do I go

from here?

4The New Guys

IT Provider

Cloud Service Provider

DIY

Trusted Advisor

Cloud Brokerage / Marketplace

Cloud Services Brokerage

Orchestrate

Aggregate/ bundle

Enrich

Secure

Manage

Inte

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te

Business and End-customers

Service Providers

(Community Specific)

Public Cloud

Customer’s data center/ Outsourcer

Use

The Cloud Marketplace

Other Markets

Cloud Marketplace – No Different

Cloud Providers

Businesses & End Users

Integrators

Cloud Apps

Advertising & Digital Marketing

The Cloud Compare

Experience

Limited IT Provider Offerings

Cloud Expectatio

ns

Market Education

Trust is Key The Future

Éamon MoorePhone: 01 5312300

eamon@cloudcompare.iewww.cloudcompare.ie

@CloudCompareIE

QUESTIONS?