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Head in The Clouds Feet Firmly on the Ground

Bill Lublin, CRB,CRS,GRI,e-Pro [email protected]

What is the Cloud? "The cloud is a set of services and

technologies that enable the delivery of computing services over the Internet in

real-time, allowing end-users instant access to data and applications from any

device with Internet access

What is the Cloud?

Why Use Cloud Computing

• Bring down computing costs o  Less Need to purchase expensive computers o  No need for complicated networks or dedicated servers o  No need for expensive software o  No Cost for software upgrades o  No worries about machine and software system compatibility


•  Greater freedom for for you o  access data and applications from just about anywhere o  access data and applications using almost anything (like terminals,

mobile, net books etc). o  Since the equipment can be quite basic, this helps bring down

overall hardware costs as well.


•  Centralized and agile... o  Use cloud computing to ensure that everyone is on the same page

  Same software   Same versions of the software

o  Be sure everyone is using the same processes in your company


•  Safe and Secure... o  You aren't worried about your computer crashing - your data is safe,

stored in redundant servers on high quality hardware serviced by people whose sole job is to maintain those computes and the date and software on them

o  Security is also maintained by professionals who have much scarier thoughts than we do

Concerns About Cloud Computing

•  Subscription model means ongoing expenses •  You need an internet connection (sort of)

Overview of cloud computing

Applications

Applications - GMail

Applications - Google Docs

Applications- Google Calendar

Applications - Google Gears

Applications - Flickr

Applications- Picnik Photo Editor

Applications- Skype

Applications- Springpad

Resources-Information on Individuals

Pipl

Resources-Realtor.org Library

Resources-Realtor.org Field Guides

Resources-Realtor.org Videos

Resources-Realtor Content Resource

Resources-Free Custom Music

Resources-Research

Google reader

Resources-Research

A Complete Desktop Solution Joli Cloud

10 Specific Tools for REALTORS to use Your MLS

10 Specific Tools for REALTORS to use Follr.me

10 Specific Tools for REALTORS to use Dropbox

10 Specific Tools for REALTORS to use Sugar Synch

10 Specific Tools for REALTORS to use Remember the Milk

10 Specific Tools for REALTORS to use Evernote - Web Version

10 Specific Tools for REALTORS to use Evernote- Desktop Version

10 Specific Tools for REALTORS to use Evernote - Mobile Apps

10 Specific Tools for REALTORS to use Mint.Com

10 Specific Tools for REALTORS to use GoldMail

10 Specific Tools for REALTORS to use Gist

10 Specific Tools for REALTORS to use Delicious

10 Specific Tools for REALTORS to use Slide Share

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