Chaitanya Mehandru presented on cloud computing and Google Apps. The presentation introduced cloud computing models including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS). Google App Engine was discussed as an example of PaaS, allowing developers to build and host applications without managing infrastructure. Google Apps products for business such as Gmail, Calendar, and Docs were also presented. Student projects using Google technology were shared, including an app scheduler built on Google App Engine. The presentation concluded with information on certification paths and training resources for Google Apps.
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