CLOUD COMPUTING

BY
KUMAR MANGESH
BIMHRD,PUNE
 INTRODUCTION
 Cloud computing is where computing resources
are accessed from a virtual online "cloud" rather
than a local desktop or organizational data centre .

 A cloud is more than a collection of computer

resources because cloud provide the mechanism to
manage those resources.
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 UNDERSTANDING
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CLOUD COMPUTING

 Cloud computing is powerful

 Cloud computing is accessible

 Cloud computing is intelligent

 Cloud computing is programmable

 ADVANTAGES

 Lower-Cost Computers for Users

 Improved Performance
 Lower IT Infrastructure Costs
 Fewer Maintenance Issues
 Lower Software Costs
 Instant Software Updates
 Increased Computing Power
 Unlimited Storage Capacity
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 Increased Data Safety
 Improved Compatibility Between Operating
Systems
 Improved Document Format Compatibility
 Easier Group Collaboration
 Universal Access to Documents
 Latest Version Availability
 Removes the Tether to Specific Devices
 DISADVANTAGES

 Requires a Constant Internet Connection

 Doesn’t Work Well with Low-Speed
Connections
 Can Be Slow
 Features Might Be Limited(CURRENTLY)
 Stored Data Might Not Be Secure
 Protecting intellectual property rights
 COMPANIES PROVIDING
SERVICES AND TOOLS
 Amazon
 Google App Engine
 IBM
 Salesforce.com
 3tera
 10gen
 Cohesive Flexible Technologies
 Joyent
 Mosso
 Nirvanix
 Skytap
 StrikeIron
 USAGE SCENERIO
1. IT
 Cloud-based word processing(Google Docs),

 Presentation software (Google Presentations),

 email(Gmail),

 Calendar/scheduling functionality (Google Calendar)

 Windows Live suit

2. RETAIL
Amazon has its Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)
3. PHARMACEUTICAL eg: Pfizer
4. HOSPITALITY eg : Preferred Hotel Group
 EFFECT OF CLOUD
COMPUTING ON
RETAIL
 Lower IT Infrastructure Costs(PAY AS YOU GO)
 Improved Performance
 Help In Store And Retrieve Real Time Data
 Retailer will have higher flexibility and inter
operability
 Customer benefit from high response time
 CONCLUSION
 Cloud computing increases profitability by improving
resource utilization. Costs are driven down by
delivering appropriate resources only for the time
those resources are needed. Cloud computing has
enabled teams and organizations to streamline lengthy
procurement processes.