Understanding Cloud Computing From An SME Perspective Presented By: Justice Opara-Martins MSc. Wireless and Mobile Networks www.bournemouth.ac.uk/digitalhub
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What is Cloud Computing? Project Aim Survey Results Opinions of Participants Conclusions
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What is Cloud Computing? Well it depends... Cloud service vendors seem to have their own definition!
According to the the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST):
“Cloud computing is a model for on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources“ www.bournemouth.ac.uk/digitalhub
What is Cloud Computing? Contd. In the simplest of term, “cloud computing is the new way to deliver and use services on a shared IT infrastructure on-demand.”
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Project Aim: • To explore understanding and views of SMEs with regard to Cloud Computing • To explore the requirements of SMEs for Cloud Computing services
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Survey • A survey is being conducted using a questionnaire • 69 Responses have been received so far • It shows SMEs are very interested in Cloud Computing services • However, they have some concerns www.bournemouth.ac.uk/digitalhub
The Survey Analysis
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Survey Analysis
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Examples of Opinions of Participants If you plan to utilize Cloud Computing services, what do you intend to use it for? • Educational laboratory usage • To off load video processing for content management system (CMS) from existing virtual private server (VPS) www.bournemouth.ac.uk/digitalhub
Examples of Opinions of Participants contd. When working with a third-party Cloud service provider, which of the following agreements do you think should be included in the contract? • Transparency in terms of SLA breaches • Contingency plans in case of cloud service provider failure • Problem management • Service availability during maintenance • Warranties • Performance measurement • Monitoring of the SLA in real time • Downtime guarantees www.bournemouth.ac.uk/digitalhub
Conclusion • Cloud Computing is a winsome venture with the prospect of providing significant economic benefits to an organization • These benefits accrue to a business in two distinct ways – directly through reduced costs and indirectly by allowing for increased focus on core business functions www.bournemouth.ac.uk/digitalhub
Thank you for your time... Justice Opara-Martins MSc. Wireless and Mobile Networks
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