Catalyst Replay - Cloud Computing Defined: Peeling Back the Onion

Cloud Computing Defined: Peeling Back the Onion

Cloud computing is changing the way we think of IT from economics to process and usage models. Many organizations look to the cloud as a potential cost-savings boon by moving internally hosted IT services to external providers. Other IT organizations view the cloud as a potential disaster recovery plan or as on-demand capacity to boost business continuity and customer service levels. But cloud computing suffers from confusion and hype. Multiple definitions, competing vendor offerings, undefined risks, and new business models obscure cloud computing, slowing down adoption. Insightful IT organizations are taking a closer look, discerning what the cloud is and how they can use to create a competitive advantage. This session will define the cloud, its characteristics, potential usages, key players, and frame a tiered architecture that brings the cloud into perspective. Attendees will gain insight into:
• Cloud definition and architecture model
• IT advantages and usage
• Cloud risks and concerns
• Cloud adoption recommendations
• Cloud vendor categorization

Duration: 36mins

Presenters:
Drue Reeves