Still trying to understand Cloud Computing?

July 16, 2009 by Michael Marlatt · Leave a Comment 

There is a lot of information on what cloud computing really means.  In fact, run a simple “cloud computing” search on Google and you will easily discover more results than you can possibly read.  So, what’s the point?  It’s still a very hot topic so why not try and understand what it means and how it impacts us? 

Salesforce.com produced a great video that explains cloud computing in laymen terms. Although the video has a bit of a “sales” spin, I think you will get the point of the video… enjoy!

Follow this link to watch the video -> What is Cloud Computing by Salesforce.com…

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10 Predictions for the Future of SAAS and On-Demand

December 30, 2008 by Michael Marlatt · Leave a Comment 

Chris Preimesberger, on the topic of “10 Predictions for the Future of SAAS and On-Demand”:

SAAS, or cloud computing, on-demand applications or whatever you want to call it, is increasingly important in the enterprise. One software-as-a-service company, Innotas, provides an on-demand Project Portfolio Management package specifically designed for IT organizations. Customers include Forbes, Hamilton Beach and Simon & Schuster, as well as financial services, health care, retail, technology, telecommunications and energy organizations. Innotas CTO, founder and SAAS evangelist Demian Entrekin shares with eWEEK his thoughts on what lies ahead for SAAS as it continues to grow into a major marketing, sales and administration tool for enterprise business.

eWeek.com presents 10 Predictions for the Future of SAAS and On-Demand

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Cloud Computing: Amazon’s Web Services in a Nutshell

December 17, 2008 by Michael Marlatt · Leave a Comment 

We see a lot of information available on the web about Amazon’s Web Services (AWS). Now, get a closer look at AWS through the eyes of Adam Selipsky, Amazon’s VP of Product Management and Developer Relations…

Cloud Computing: Amazon’s Web Services in a Nutshell (7:11 min)

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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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Hype and Naysayers aside, Cloud Computing is here to stay

December 9, 2008 by Michael Marlatt · 1 Comment 

I recently read a post and it got me thinking…

What is Cloud Computing?

Ask ten people this question and you will likely get ten different answers. If the topic of the cloud seems too abstract and confuses you, don’t worry, you are not alone. I often find myself needing to revisit the notion to make sure my understanding is still current with today’s interpretation. While the concept is not new, it is important that we build an awareness around the impact of this evolving phenomena.

We are witnessing a seismic shift in information technology — the kind that comes around every decade or so. It is so massive that it affects not only business models, but the underlying architecture of how we develop, deploy, run and deliver applications. This shift has given a new relevance to ideas such as cloud computing and utility computing. Not surprisingly, these two different ideas are often lumped together.

Geva Perry, CMO at GigaSpace Technologies  | Read full post…

So, what exactly is cloud computing? Let’s see what some of the industry insiders have to say…

So what does all of this mean?

The definition of cloud computing is all still a bit “cloudy.”  Ask ten people to explain cloud computing and you will still likely get ten different answers.  In the future, expect to see leading experts continue to gather, collaborate, and share best-practices at venues such as the Cloud Computing Expo, Cloud Computing Bootcamp, and Cloud Camp.

Hype and Naysayers aside, a quick glance at the Top 100 Cloud Computing Companies and it’s easy to see that the interest in cloud computing is not going away anytime soon. While the tech-world continues to sort through the details of defining the value of cloud computing, expect a bumpy ride until we arrive at our final our destination.

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