The document discusses cloud computing, defining it as enabling on-demand access to shared computing resources over the internet. It notes that cloud models have five essential characteristics and three service models. The document outlines several benefits of cloud computing, including flexibility, lower costs, and facilitating collaboration. It also provides various references and links for further information on cloud adoption trends and the cloud industry.

1. Head in the Clouds
(beginners guide to cloud computing)
David Terrar – D2C & Cloud Industry Forum
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6. Cloud computing is a model for enabling ubiquitous,
convenient, on-demand network access to a shared
pool of configurable computing resources (e.g.,
networks, servers, storage, applications, and
services) that can be rapidly provisioned and
released with minimal management effort or service
provider interaction.
This cloud model is composed of five essential
characteristics, three service models, and four
deployment models.
http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/800-145/SP800-145.pdf

7. It’s like
computers on
the Internet,
innit.
http://www.slideshare.net/CloudCampFRA/simon-wardley-cloud-computing-why-it-matters

8. do more with less and do it better

14. • More flexible
• Enables 24/7 access – anytime
anywhere
• Generally cheaper
• Pay as you go
• Reduces internal infrastructure costs
and requirements
• Facilitates collaboration
• Greener

15. do more with less and do it better

18. http://www.chasminstitute.com/METHODOLOGY/TechnologyAdoptionLifeCycle/tabid/89/Default.aspx

21. "the fundamental interconnectedness
of all things"

23. Retrofit existing IT
Public Cloud
New business models
New connections
Use the data

25. Resources
Intellect - Business case for Software as a Service
http://www.intellectuk.org/component/docman/doc_download/3758-business-case-for-software-as-a-service
Cloud UK: Adoption and Trends 2011
Cloud UK: The Impact upon the IT Supply Chain
Cloud UK: Contracting Cloud Services, a Guide to Best Practice
Cloud UK: Cloud Adoption and trends for 2012
Cloud UK: Cloud Definitions, Deployment Considerations and Diversity
Cloud UK: A Buyers Guide to Cloud Services
http://www.cloudindustryforum.org/register-your-details-to-download-our-white-papers

26. CIF – Code of Practice
http://www.cloudindustyforum.org

27. 10 thoughts on the Cloud
• Gartner says "Cloud is a disruptive force and has the potential
for broad long-term impact in most industries"
• 75% of those in the cloud will increase their use
• Most adopted services: Email, Storage, Web & Collaboration
• The industry needs to speak with more clarity about Cloud
• The intersection of Cloud, Mobile and Social will transform
the smart enterprises
• For buyers there has never been more choice
• But picking winners is tougher – who will be around in 3
years?
• #1 concern to satisfy still Data Security, Privacy & Sovereignty
• Organisations will adopt independent standards to filter ITT’s
• The CIO can be more strategic, but needs to watch for the
business units doing their own thing

28. References
http://www.oracle.com/webapps/dialogue/ns/dlgwelcome.jsp?p_ext=Y&p_dlg_id=10706896&src=7372294&
http://www8.hp.com/uk/en/solutions/solutions-detail.html?compURI=tcm:183-300983&jumpid=ex_r163_uk/e
http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/directory/cloud.aspx
http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/800-145/SP800-145.pdf
http://www.slideshare.net/CloudCampFRA/simon-wardley-cloud-computing-why-it-matters
http://www.vm-associates.com/2010/12/06/cloud-computing-horseless-carriage-syndrome/
http://secrets-of-self-sufficiency.com/how-to-install-a-plug-socket-outlet
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossing_the_Chasm
http://www.chasminstitute.com/METHODOLOGY/TechnologyAdoptionLifeCycle/tabid/89/Default.aspx
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/cloud-computing-market-241-billion-in-2020/47702
http://www.bvp.com/cloud/bvp_cloudscape_full.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirk_Gently
http://www.intellectuk.org/component/docman/doc_download/3758-business-case-for-software-as-a-service
http://www.cloudindustryforum.org
http://www.cloudindustryforum.org/uk-cloud-services-adoption-growing-well
http://www.cloudindustryforum.org/register-your-details-to-download-our-white-papers
These links for reference only
Not for reading

29. Contact details
David Terrar
D2C & Cloud Industry Forum
p: +44 (0)1727 866309
m: +44 (0)7715 159423
e: dt@d2c.org.uk
w: www.d2c.org.uk
skype: david_terrar
twitter: http://twittter.com/DT @DT
linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidterrar
blog: http://biztwozero.com
http://EuroCloud.org.uk http://www.intellectuk.org/