This document summarizes a presentation about cloud computing given at the ARDA World 2012 Annual Convention. The presentation discusses how cloud computing is already widely used personally and in businesses. It defines cloud computing technically as delivering hosted services over the internet, and non-technically as delivering hardware and software as a scalable online resource. The presentation focuses on Software as a Service (SaaS) and lists the most popular business apps delivered this way. It outlines the key business advantages of cloud computing and compares the startup and running costs of cloud vs on-premise systems. The presentation concludes that cloud computing will be an industry game changer and discusses what it means for resort property management.
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Merlin Software presentation for ARDA World Convention 2012
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IT Hot Topics
Cloud Computing:
The IT Revolution
Mike Ashton
Merlin Software for
Vacation Ownership
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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:
Delivery of hosted services and
applications such as
software, storage and servers over
the internet as needed by a utility
service provider
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No really, what is Cloud Computing?
Non-technically speaking:
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
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Focus on SaaS
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Definition:
Rather than relying on desktop
software or traditional servers,
software is hosted by a third
party 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 costs
Two application servers + two database servers
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
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What it means for your resort
Marketing Sales Property Accounting
Management
Owners Prospects Partners
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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.
Notes de l'éditeur
Whether you know it or not, cloud computing technology is already part of your life.If you use….
1 – such as Gmail, Hotmail or Yahoo mail3 – such as Google DocsCourtesy of cloudhypermarket
1 – such as Gmail, Hotmail or Yahoo mail3 – such as Google DocsCourtesy of cloudhypermarket
Whether you know it or not, cloud computing technology is already part of your life.If you use….
Whether you know it or not, cloud computing technology is already part of your life.If you use….
Most common cloud type used today
3) Already underway with the UK government
Cloud computing is the buzzword of the moment and you don’t need to understand it to benefit from it.So what type of apps are businesses turning to?
Increased performance – focus on your core competencies, goals and objectives and leave software to the professionals
1) You, your employees and your owners can access the same data simultaneously from anywhere in the world with an internet connection2) All data is stored and access via the cloud. This means you are always accessing the most recent, up to date data3) Service clients from different geographical areas and improve the end user experience4) According to IBM Cloud Computing CTO cloud computing reduces IT labour costs by up to 50%