Leveraging Cloud Computing - How and Why?
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The document discusses cloud computing, explaining it as a method of storing and accessing data via the internet rather than on local devices. It highlights the benefits for small businesses, such as reduced infrastructure costs and enhanced collaboration, while also addressing concerns about security and data ownership. The presentation includes various Software as a Service (SaaS) examples and concludes with an invitation to upcoming webinars on technology solutions.
Leveraging Cloud Computing - How and Why?
- 1. LEVERAGING CLOUD COMPUTING - HOW AND WHY Nicole Newman Newman Networks 9/25/14
- 2. AGENDA Speaker Biography Computers 101 Technology yesterday Cloud Computing – Technology Today Why Cloud computing? Small Business uses of Cloud Computing Learn More
- 3. NICOLE NEWMAN, BIOGRAPHY ● Author ● Technology Writer for Examiner.com ● Philadelphian ● MBA from the University of Maryland, May 2000 ● 8 years at Newman Networks
- 4. COMPUTER 101 – JUST THE FACTS A computer is a general purpose device that can be programmed to carry out a set of arithmetic or logical operations automatically. Acomputer consists of at least one processing element, typically a central processing unit (CPU), and some form of memory. The processing element carries out arithmetic and logic operations, and a sequencing and control unit can change the order of operations in response to stored information. Peripheral devices allow information to be retrieved from an external source, and the result of operations saved and retrieved https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cXEOWAStq4
- 5. WHAT IS CLOUD COMPUTING? In the simplest terms, cloud computing means storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet instead of your computer's hard drive. The cloud is just a metaphor for the Internet. Cloud Computing is the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer. For it to be considered "cloud computing," you need to access your data or your programs over the Internet, or at the very least, have that data synchronized with other information over the
- 6. WHY CLOUD COMPUTING? With an online connection (INTERNET), cloud computing can be done anywhere, anytime. Small businesses reap the benefits of not having to deploy physical infrastructure like file and e-mail servers, storage systems or shrink-wrapped software. Built for collaboration with business partners and employees Access to sophisticated technology (SaaS) without the need of an IT consultant or tech worker on the payroll
- 7. CLOUD COMPUTING DRAWBACKS? cloud computing raises concerns about security, stability, and data ownership. Service Outage Control Backup/vulnerability Egnyte and Rebit replicate data stored locally on a hard drive to their cloud services, offering SMBs the best of both worlds: local control and access to data and peace of mind that the data is backed up to the cloud.
- 8. TOP TEN SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE #1 Email-web-based for example GoDaddy #2 Google Apps on Drive, OpenOffice, Microsoft #3 Salesforce: The founder of SaaS industry, this American-based company is best known for its Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software – but it is not cost-effective for small business #4 LinkedIn: This has a pricing model (subscription base) that separates it from other social media platforms #5 Social Media Services - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest
- 9. TOP TEN SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE #6 Accounting Software Solutions - Wave, Outright, Quickbooks, Peachtree, Freshbooks #7 Customer Relationship Management - Nimble.com, Onepage.com #8 Web screen sharing solutions- FreeConferenceCall.com, Gotomeeting, Speek.com #9 Email Marketing/Subscription services – ConstantContact, iContact, Myemma #10 Video sharing solutions - Youtube, Vimeo
- 10. SAAS – HONORABLE MENTION E-learning Platforms Coursera - http://www.fastcompany.com/3000042/how-coursera- free-online-education-service-will-school- us-all E-learning for kids (.org) Edx -https://www.edx.org/
- 11. UPCOMING EVENTS Thank you for your support WORC-PA! Next Webinar Monday, Sept 29th, 2014 7pm - Cost effective Technology Solutions for Marketing
- 12. LEARN MORE ABOUT Newman Networks o Upcoming events at http://newmannetworks.eventbrite.com o Online - www.newman-network.com o By Phone 215-207-0996 or 215-995-1041 o By Email info@newman-network.com
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