1. iCan work in the cloud
Storing and working with online files

2. The Cloud in Plain English
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdBd14rjcs0

3. Important to note
 This presentation focuses on storage in the cloud
even though it is possible to create AND store in
the cloud.
 Many cloud sites have software that will download
to your computer that allows you to sync between
your computer(s) and the online space.
 There is always more than one tool/site for the
job. Do you research and decide which tool suits
your needs best.
 Consider cost, storage space, security,
accessibility and filter restrictions in your
workplace.
 If you have a iPhone or Android phone, see if

4. The jargon
 Image & video
 Collections of images & video stored online for
viewing and sharing
 Presentation hosting
 Presentations stored online for viewing and sharing
 File hosting
 Collections of files stored online for viewing and
sharing
 Live collaboration
 Documents can be edited live online by more than
one person at a time
 Access/Sharing settings
 The ability to change the level access to your online
files

5. Video & Image Sharing
31 image sharing sites reviewed
10 video sharing sites reviewed

6. Presentation hosting
Presentation hosting sites reviewed
List of presentation hosting sites

7. File Storage / Sharing
10 places to host files
The Ultimate Dropbox Guide
Google Docs Help
Windows Live Skydrive Help

8. A cloudy future
The Internet is everywhere.
No more software updates.
Hardware optional.
Games, baby!
Education for the world.
Digital media—movies, music, books,
magazines.
I wish I had turned off my AC.
Oh, and we will all be driving flying cars!
Taken from “The Future of Cloud Computing: The Big 25 in the Next 25” by Eric Boyce
http://www.rackspacecloud.com/blog/2010/09/14/the-future-of-cloud-computing-the-big-25-in-the-next-25/