1. Demystifying the Cloud

2. What is the Cloud? The Cloud is short for cloud computing and itmeans accessing computing resources over theinternet The name comes from the cloud shape thatwas traditionally drawn around devices andservices on a network On demand access todata, systems, applications and resources

3. What is the Cloud?Courtesy Wikimedia Commons

4. Why use the Cloud? Securely store data Backed up and safe Easy to access Create agility and mobility Ability to scale Effective cost control Computing as a utility

5. Managed Services vs Applications Managed service cloud services providestorage and services on a per user basis Applications use cloud computing &storage, such as Microsoft 365 &Skydrive, GoogleApps, iCloud, Dropbox, Evernote, Salesforceetc etc

6. Managed Cloud Services Software as a Service All below + applications Platform as a Service Also includesdatabase, web servermgt etc Infrastructure as a Service Managed virtual servers& OS, leaving all softwarewithin the control of theclientCourtesy Wikimedia Commons

7. Managed Cloud ServicesLocal managed cloud service providers: Uber Global http://uberglobal.com.au/ CloudCentral http://cloudcentral.com.au/ Emantra http://emantra.com.au/

8. Application Cloud Services (SaaS) Microsoft 365 & Skydrive - ~$7.90/user/month via Telstra Google Apps - ~$5.00/user/month, 5 GB space iCloud - Mail, calendars, contacts, music, photos, some business apps Dropbox - free storage 2 GB 18 GB Mega - up to 50 GB free Evernote - mobile app storing data in the cloud Salesforce - Cloud Customer Relationship Management (CRM) app MYOB cloud accounting TimePro cloud timesheets Mailchimp email newsletters SurveyMonkey - surveys Eventbrite - events

9. What about Security & Privacy? Reputable businesses are certified to highlevels of security and privacy. Make sure youresearch their credentials In Australia, the Defence Signals Directoratecertifies cloud managed services for theAustralian Government. Check out the creds. Australian Government Agencies generallyinsist on maintaining data sovereignty

10. What are you doing now? Where is your data? Is it secure? Is it backed up? Do you have a plan if you lose your data for anyreason? Have you had any significant failures over thepast year?

11. What is your existing ICT investment? What are your total costs for your existing ICTinfrastructure, systems and support? Do you buy or lease equipment? What personnel and management effort do youdevote to managing your ICT environment?

12. What are the Risks? Access. You need an internet connection and ifthat isnt reliable then neither is access to yourdata or services. Ensure you go with a reputable solution and notthe latest cheap and nasty. That said, there areemerging providers all the time. Create a cohesive set of services

13. Implementing Cloud Storage Dropbox Create an account Create a folder Share it with a co-worker

14. Useful Links ScrivenerJAM www.scrivenerjam.com.au Microsoft 365 - http://bit.ly/ZdMDcx Google Apps - http://bit.ly/146B1Qi iCloud - https://www.icloud.com/ Dropbox https://www.dropbox.com/pricing Mega www.mega.co.nz Evernote - http://evernote.com/ Salesforce www.salesforce.com MYOB - http://bit.ly/XzX1jQ TimePro - http://www.timesheets.com.au/

15. Useful Links Mailchimp - http://mailchimp.com/ SurveyMonkey -https://www.surveymonkey.com/ Eventbrite - www.eventbrite.com.au Other cloud services - http://zd.net/10OhXib

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