The Future of the Cloud (Videos) by Tim O’Reilly & TechWeb

December 16, 2008 by Michael Marlatt · 1 Comment 

There is a great deal of ambiguity in how we define cloud computing. A select few have even referred to it as gibberish, while others have mistakenly characterized the cloud as “just” software as a service (SaaS). While there is no disputing that cloud computing offers the ability to access applications hosted on the web, it is important to understand that the cloud means much more.

What follows are two videos from the Web 2.0 Summit, facilitated by Tim O’Reilly. Watch and listen as industry leaders discuss and address some of the common questions around cloud computing.

The Future of the Cloud: Part 1 - (11:44 Min.)

The Future of the Cloud: Part 2 - (14:07 Min.)

Videos produced by Tim O’Reilly & TechWeb

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Greg Verdino: Marketing, Media & Trends: You’re ahead of the curve. Deal with it…

September 16, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

Greg Verdino: Marketing, Media & Trends: You’re ahead of the curve. Deal with it…
A new graph of the Gartner hype cycle for emerging technologies has been popping up on a variety of blogs. If you haven’t seen it yet, the graph charts the path that many nascent technologies take from launch, through irrational exuberance, through disillusionment and ultimately to that ‘a-ha moment’ that leads to measured and rational mainstream adoption. It’s classic ‘Crossing the Chasm’ stuff…

Filed under: Asides, Cloud Computing, Emerging Trends, On the Radar, Social Media, Web 2.0
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