1. Cloud Computing
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2. What is Cloud Computing
• Cloud computing is the delivery of computing
as a service rather than a product.
• In cloud computing, you do not purchase the
server or software but rather use shared
resources, hardware, software, and
information and pay on an as-needed or per
use basis.

3. Why Cloud Computing?
• It is sold on Demand • Increased Collaboration
• It is elastic – allowing a • Easy to Setup and Get
user to have as much or Running
as little service as they • Consolidation of
want at any given time. numerous servers
• Centralizing Updates for • Upgrades to hardware
Software as a Service can be done virtually,
• Reliable AND Accessible eliminating down time

4. Different Types of Cloud Computing
• The Public Cloud • The Private Cloud
– A Network Infrastructure – A Network Infrastructure
accessible by the public that is developed solely
(anyone on the internet). for a single organization.
– The infrastructure is – It may be managed by
owned by the the organization or a
organization selling third party.
cloud services. – It may exist on site or in
a data center.

5. Who uses cloud computing? We all Do!
• Gmail / Hotmail
• Skype
• YouTube
• Vimeo
• Sound Cloud
• Dropbox

6. Advantages of Cloud Computing for
Small Organizations
• Lower Initial Investment • Scalability
– No Equipment Needed – Cloud computing can be
Beyond what you have scaled to match the
• Easier to Manage demand
– No Power Requirements or • Deploy Faster
Space Considerations – It is much quicker to be up
• Pay as you Go and running (minutes
versus days)
– There are typically no
major capital expenses • Device Independent
involved – Web based software does
not require a PC or a
MAC, just a browser.

7. Disadvantages of Cloud Computing for
Small Organizations
• Downtime is Not Controllable • Speed and Performance
– You are at the mercy of the data – Applications which are not
center and their issues optimized for the web or web
– Scheduled Downtime based may result in slower
(upgrades, routine maintenance) performance.
– Unscheduled Downtime • Lack of Features
(outages do occur) – Although improving, there are still
• Security Issues somethings that cannot be done
– You are turning your data about on a web based platform (i.e.
your business to a third party and autocad, LOB apps)
entrusting them to keep it safe. • Customization
• Data Loss – Most web based applications are
– Hardware not customized to your needs, they
failures, outages, improper backup are a one size fits all.
procedures, hackers, and rogue
employees exist.

8. Most Common Cloud Computing
Options for Small Organizations
• Collaboration Software • Email
– Content Management – Benefit: No Server
– CRM Maintenance
• Spam Filtering • Simplified Office
– Offsite Benefits Applications
• Accounting and Project • Virtual Private Servers
Management – File Storage
– Quickbooks Online – SharePoint
– Harvest
• Cloud Backup (not
necessarily Cloud
Storage)

9. Contact Us for more info
Michael H. Drobnis
President, OptfinITy
Email: michael.drobnis@optfinITy.com
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