Abstract on cloud computing

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What is Cloud Computing? :

What is Cloud Computing? Online tools for email, productivity software, business applications, and data storage Eliminates costs related to on-site installations of hardware, software, and IT support staff Cloud vendor handles hardware and software customization/upgrades Available from any location and device with an internet connection
Are You in the Cloud? :

Are You in the Cloud? Online email accounts (Gmail, Yahoo) Social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter) Photo sharing sites (Flickr, Picasa) Search engines (Google, Bing) Productivity software (Google Docs) Personal finance software (Quicken, online banking and bill paying tools)
Benefits of Enterprise Cloud Computing :

Benefits of Enterprise Cloud Computing Highly customizable applications available for various business functions (CRM, HR, financial, etc.) Short deployment times for development and implementation of cloud applications Not tied to specific operating systems or platforms Subscription based pricing (number of users, types of services) Hardware maintenance and software upgrades handled by cloud
Business Applications :

Business Applications Major advantage of cloud computing in business: save on capital Useful for many business applications Introduction of the private cloud versus a public cloud
Business Applications :

Business Applications The cloud and business: Analytics Archive Current companies that use cloud Avon Serena
Potential for Cloud Computing :

Potential for Cloud Computing 2008 study by Merrill Lynch predicts that by 2013 the annual global market for cloud computing services would be $95 billion IBM is spending $360 million to build a new data center to support its cloud computing strategy Cloud computing has been targeted as one of Microsofts top five corporate priorities Gartner Group proclaimed cloud computing as the most important strategic technology for 2010 .
Risks of Cloud Computing :

Risks of Cloud Computing Relatively new marketplace with few established cloud service providers Lack of standard interfaces for cloud computing platforms lock organizations to vendors Security Cisco CEO calls cloud computing a security nightmare, MIT computer science professor refers to swamp computing Reliability Recent outages of Gmail, Sidekick (as well as lost data)
Risks of Cloud Workspaces :

Risks of Cloud Workspaces Vital information placed in cyber space faces significantly greater risks than in internal data warehouses and software systems. The costs of protecting that data can offset the advantages of the cloud, especially if there is a security breach. Cloud computing and storage is only really useful if companies like Microsoft can reliably store valuable data on their servers. Michael

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The Cost of Reducing IT Costs Cloud computing may significantly reduce your computing budget, but it will come at the expense of greater security risks. Utilizing Clouds will greatly increase your capacity and speed of computing but you will be sacrificing systems design and control. Costs related to secondary options for data backup can offset savings of cloud computing model.
Cloud Computing Vendors :

Cloud Computing Vendors Amazon Web Services Offers a variety of cloud services for businesses Google Google Apps cloud services $50 per user, per year Microsoft Azure platform for development of cloud applications Salesforce.com enterprise cloud solutions free version supports up to 100 users on a single cloud application, offers unlimited apps for unlimited users for $75 per user, per month
Cloud-based Operating System :

Cloud-based Operating System The future of cloud computing is seen as evolving from individual products and services to entire platforms (i.e. operating systems). An unknown issue is how much will individuals and companies transition away from traditional platforms (e.g. Windows) towards complete cloud-based systems? Many see the transition point somewhere in the middle (i.e. hybrid system).
The Future of Cloud Computing :

The Future of Cloud Computing Cloud computing is still in its infancy, and the future is still being defined. Made possible due to high-speed Internet. No matter the country, anyone can compete in this market and define its the future. Technology will evolve from

services into full-fledged operating systems. Google, Microsoft, and Apple are three likely contenders in the future of the industry.
The Future of the Cloud: Google :

The Future of the Cloud: Google Nearly all the products and services that Google offers are cloud-based (e.g. Google Maps and Gmail). Google is perhaps the single biggest contributor towards the cloud computing industry. First big name company to release a cloudbased operating system - Chrome OS.
The Future of the Cloud: Microsoft :

The Future of the Cloud: Microsoft Microsoft has long been a dominate force in the traditional computing world. Microsoft Office Web Apps has been announced for 2010. Microsoft indicated it has a vision of the computing world beyond Windows from its introduction of Midori (cloud-based OS).
The Future of the Cloud: Apple :

The Future of the Cloud: Apple Apple might be considered a lateentrant in the cloud arena. The company has been concentrating resources to make-up for lost time. Examples of web-based services include MobileMe and iWorks.com No official cloud-based OS has been announced yet. Although this should be no surprise given Apples secretive nature in forthcoming products and services.
Cloud Computing Considerations :

Cloud Computing Considerations Who else might see your data? What happens to your data if you dont pay the bill? What if your data gets lost in the cloud? Do you conduct business outside the United States? How is access to your data controlled? What is your exit strategy if you decide to leave the cloud?

References sites http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031 www.google.com/cloud computing