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Computing in the Cloudpresentation for
“Friends of the Chamber of Commerce”Richard A. Bowers
Your Community College
January 24, 2008
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What is the Cloud?● Server-based programs● Remote storage of documents, data● Others perform computing for you
Irony: Multi-user computing began in the 60's as “client/server”
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What makes it possible?● Inexpensive server technology has allowed
broad expansion of computing capability● Decreasing costs for digital storage● Broadband/pervasive communication● Common/standard file formats allow data
exchange
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What are the advantages?● Cost● Freedom of movement/no tie to specific
computer● Software updates without effort● Files exported in common/standard formats
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What are the risks?● Business model – vendor viability
(but then, whence Lotus, WordPerfect?)● Security concerns
(Google vs No-name)● Online apps – AND DATA – available only with
an online connection Prudence suggests occasional back-ups locally
but ...
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Benefits for campuses● Less expense● Ease of distribution of preferred software● Common capabilities for faculty/students● Save dollars for necessary specialized
applications, eg., GPS, stats, medical● High probability of best security available● Reduce burden on campus IT dept
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Benefits for business/enterprise● Same as campus benefits:
Lower software costs Standardize file formats/training Reduce burden on internal IT Security
● Reduce cost of hardware● Enable flexible hours for some employees● Enable collaboration with customers
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Range of Applicationshttp://techscout.rabcomm.googlepages.com
● Standard “office” functionality
Word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, db/data org, calendars PLUS - collaboration!
● Communications
Email Voice communications, voicemail, forwarding, conferencing Fax
● Media processing● Distribution/Publishing
Social networking (blogs, wikis, vlogs, podcasts) Web sites Catalogs
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Additional alternatives● Open source
● What open source” means● Traditional applications, often mimicking brand name functionality –
produced by collaborative efforts – resident on workstations/pc's – still maintains other features of the “cloud”
Open Office Audacity (audio editing) Inkwell, Sketch-up (graphics)
● Portable Applications● Can be open source or commercial, but self-contained on a portable
medium – applications + data – and run without impacting host - “borrowing cycles”
Applications on portable device “Office on a stick” (memory-stick, that is)
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Hidden benefit for campus/B&I● “Cloud computing” cutting edge, changing● New potential area of expertise● Potential as leverage to gain attention of
business & other contract education/training● Showcase the expertise to promote courses,
training & contracts● Grist for promotional seminars, intro classes,
local splash
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For more information ...
● Link to examples in this presentation:● http://techscout.rabcomm.googlepages.com
● Rich BowersRAB CommunicationsColumbus OH 614-327-3241rich @ rabcomm.com “Technology Scout” –www. rabcomm. com network science, collaboration and social networking; emerging
technologies; marketing, promotional and advertising consulting
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But wait ... There's more ...
Computing in the Cloud
http://www.go2web20.net/Richard A. Bowers“Technology Scout”
RAB Communicationswww.rabcomm.com
January 24, 2008
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