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IT Hot Topics
Cloud Computing: The IT Revolution
Mike AshtonMerlin Software forVacation Ownership
ARDA World 2012, Annual Convention
Who uses Cloud Computing?
• Cloud computing is already part of your life• Do you use?
• Enhances every aspect of your personal life• Make a huge difference to your business
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Cloud Computing in your life
• 56% of internet users use webmail services
• 34% store personal photos on line
• 29% use on line applications
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So what is Cloud Computing?
Technically speaking:
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Delivery of hosted services and applications
such as software, storage and servers over the internet as needed
by a utility service provider
No really, what is Cloud Computing?
Non-technically speaking:
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It’s about delivering computer hardware and software over the Internet as a scalable resource that can be turned on or off as
needed just like any service
Focus on SaaS
Software as a Service (SaaS)Definition:
Rather than relying on desktopsoftware or traditional servers,
software is hosted by a thirdparty and available via the Cloud
through a browser on your computer
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Cloud Computing – passing phase?
• Twice as many SMB IT pros using Cloud solutions today compared to 2010
• Cloud computing market will reach $160 billion by 2013
• 41% of SMB plan to invest in the Cloud by 2014
• Even the White House is planning a Cloud Strategy!
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Most popular type of Cloud Computing business apps
• Online customer self-scheduling
• Data storage and backup• Human resources software• Online payment programs• Accounting software• Document uploads and
management• Marketing and sales
programs
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Key business advantages of Cloud Computing
• The latest technology without major investment
• Pay for what you use / cost savings
• Easy and fast deployment to users
• Monthly payment plans • Increased performance
and productivity
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Key business advantages of Cloud Computing
• On demand scalability, elasticity and mobility
• Requires fewer in-house operational staff
• Peace of mind• Disaster recovery and
security• Reduce environmental
impact
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Key business advantages of Cloud Computing
• Multi user access• No file transfers• Better customer service• Reduced IT labour costs• Access data anytime,
anywhere on any device
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Startup & running costsTwo application servers + two database servers
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On premise In the Cloud
Hardware & equipment Thousands of $ No cost
Set up costs Thousands of $ No cost
IT admin $80,000 plus $100s / month
Power Thousands of $ Pennies / hour
Time Days and months Minutes
Industry Game Changer
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What it means for your resort
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Marketing Sales AccountingPropertyManagement
PartnersOwners Prospects
Mobile Devices
Members have access to data and information:• Laptop• Mobile phone• Tablet• 24/7• Transact on demand
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Summary
The IT industry is fundamentally changing to adapt to the new technologies.
It is time to embrace the future.
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