An engaging and informative presentation for those new to Cloud technology

1. IMCA Cloud
Computing Workshop
Introduction to Cloud Computing
Éamon Moore BSc, Dip. Cloud

2. Agenda

3. What is The Cloud?
Key Points & Numbers
Digging Deeper
Future Trends
The Cloud Compare Experience

4. About me

5. 15 Years experience in the ICT Sector
Founded E-MIT Solutions in 2003
Leading provider of ICT Consultancy &
Outsourcing services to the SME and
semi-state sectors.
Launched Cloud Compare in 2013
Ireland's first Cloud Services Brokerage

6. What is
The Cloud?

7. …???

10. Definition
Cloud computing refers to
applications and services offered
over the Internet.
These services are offered from
data centers all over the
world, which collectively are
referred to as the "cloud."

11. Video

12. Traditional Network

13. Cloud Computing Network

14. Types of Cloud

15. Cloud: Key Points

16. Anytime, Anywhere Access
No Capital Expenditure
Scalability
Access to Cutting Edge
Technology
Mobile Business

17. Automatic Upgrades & Updates
Free up IT & Admin Resources
Disaster Recovery
Integration & Collaboration
Redefining business models

18. The Numbers

19. Cloud Computing’s Role in…

20. Perceived Purpose

21. Traditional IT
What can go
WRONG?

22. Power Outage
Server Downtime
Broadband Downtime

23. Is it really
A Cloud?

24. 1
The ‘Sure Thing’
Guy

25. 2
The Wheeler Dealer

26. 3
TV Cloud

27. 4
The New Guys

28. Trust is Key!

29. The Security
Question

32. Which one would you
prefer?

33. Choosing a
Cloud Provider

34. Choosing a Cloud Provider
Location
Security
Support
Backup & Resilience
Response Times
Monitoring & Notification

35. Choosing a Cloud Provider
Financial Stability
Costs
Exit terms
Access to data
Encryption
YOUR BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS

36. I’ve got it:
Where do I go
from here?

37. 4
The New Guys

38. IT Provider
Cloud Service Provider
DIY
Trusted Advisor
Cloud Brokerage / Marketplace

39. Cloud Services
Brokerage

40. Orchestrate
Aggregate/
bundle
Enrich
Integrate
Customer’s
data center/
Outsourcer
Use
Secure
Public Cloud
Business and Endcustomers
Manage
Service
Providers
(Community
Specific)

41. The Cloud
Marketplace

43. Other Markets

44. Cloud Marketplace – No
Different

45. Cloud Providers
Businesses & End Users
Integrators
Cloud Apps
Advertising & Digital Marketing

46. The Cloud
Compare
Experience

47. Limited IT
Provider
Offerings
Trust is Key
Cloud
Expectations
Market
Education
The Future

48. QUESTIONS?
Éamon Moore
Phone: 01 5312300
eamon@cloudcompare.ie
www.cloudcompare.ie
@CloudCompareIE