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6 Reasons Why You Should Embrace the Cloud Now!Especially if You’re a Mid-Size Company
6 Reasons Why You Should Embrace the Cloud Now!Especially if You’re a Mid-Size Company
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Agenda
Definitions
6 Reasons to Embrace Cloud Computing Now
How to Get Started
Mid-size CIO Perspective
Q&A
Global Chief Information Officer and
Executive Vice President of Operations
Hudson, North America
Presenter
Michael Whitmer
Small Companies:Small Staff / Small Base to Support
Mid-size Companies:Small Staff / Middle-Sized Base to Support
Large Companies:Larger Staff / Large Base to Support
IT Support Requirements
Formal Definition of Cloud Computing:
Multitenant shared platform and application via third party, usually accessed throughthe Internet
What is It?
But What Does That Mean?
Useful Definition
Cloud Computing is the computing technology and services that businesses already know and use, but now, they are acquired, delivered, and paid for in a different way. With Cloud Computing, you don’t own the physical infrastructure. Instead, you “pay as you go” by consuming resources and applications as a service via the Internet.
Cloud Computing is the computing technology and services that businesses already know and use, but now, they are acquired, delivered, and paid for in a different way. With Cloud Computing, you don’t own the physical infrastructure. Instead, you “pay as you go” by consuming resources and applications as a service via the Internet.
© 2010 Mike Whitmer, CIO and EVP Operations, Hudson
The Cloud
Desktop PC Notebook PC
Netbook
Remote Display
Database
Servers
Mobile Device
What is Not Cloud?
If you need to send a 40 page requirements doc to the vendor…it’s not Cloud.
If they are trying to sell you hardware… it’s not Cloud.
If you need to rearchitect your systems for it… it’s not Cloud.
If it takes you more than 10 minutes to provision… it’s not Cloud.
If you need to install software to use it… it’s not Cloud.
If you own all the hardware… it’s not Cloud.
If you specify the number of machines you want up front… it’s not Cloud.
If it requires a large capital investment… it’s not Cloud.
Source: “15 Ways to Tell It’s Not Cloud Computing”James Governor’s Monkchips | www.redmonk.com/jgovernor
1. Cost
2. Scalability
3. Speed
4. Usability
5. Security & DR
6. Management
6 Reasons Why You ShouldEmbrace Cloud Computing Now
Reason #1: Cost
Rent & Configure
Buy & Customize
vs.
ROI Analysis: Moving ERP to the CloudCLOUD ROI: EMAIL COST SAVINGS ANALYSIS
ROI Analysis: Moving ERP to the CloudCLOUD ROI: ERP COST SAVINGS ANALYSIS
Reason #2: Scalability
Chart courtesy of GoGrid
Outside the Cloud
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Inside the Cloud
Chart courtesy of GoGrid
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Reason #3: Speed of Technology
Reason #4: Usability
Reason #5: Security & DR
Click here for a video with Mike’s thoughts on Security in the Cloud.
Reason #6: Management
200 IT professionals surveyed…
“If we implemented cloud-based services, many
of our IT staff members would perceive that our company
was preparing to lay them off.”-Nov. 2009, ProofPoint Study
IT Staff Concerns
47%
30%
23%
Will Cloud Mean Layoffs?
Yes No Not Sure
Before the Cloud vs. After the Cloud
Cloud Monitor
Network Engineer
Storage Manager
Sourcing Specialist
Cloud Service Manager
Open Source Specialist
Virtual Systems Manager
Systems Manager
Network Architect
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Cloud Jobs
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How To Get Started
[Title]
[Company]
Recommended Strategy
Hybrid Strategy Part Traditional + Part Cloud
Leave some applications with your current infrastructure
Move at least 1 or 2 apps into the cloud
Allows you to add value to your organization today!
Trex is a Mid-Size company deploying a
Hybrid Strategy
Guest Speaker
Kirby MinerChief Information OfficerTrex Company
Company Overview
Branded leader in wood-alternative products for outdoor livingDecking, Railing, Fencing, and Trim
High-aesthetic, Low-maintenance
$300M Revenue and near 30% Market Share
“Green” company, recycling >5 Billion lbs of waste plastic and wood since inception
Publicly Traded: TREX (NYSE)
Our Hybrid EnvironmentTraditional – ERP, BI (In House)
Portal / Web Solutions – Infrastructure Hosted
Cloud Computing – CRM, Payroll/HR*, Safety
Mid-Size Company Obstacles
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Common Issues for Mid-Size Companies
Need Large Company, Tier-1 Solutions
Limited on Budgets and Staffing
“Buy vs. Make” Mentality w/o Customizations (Implementers)
Factors to Consider
How to Determine the Right Environment
Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Application?Where is it being used?Impact on Business?
Initial Investment of Software and Infrastructure?
On-Going Costs to maintain the Solution?Staffing (skill set, back-up, training)Disaster Recovery, High Availability, Security
Integration to Other SolutionsWho is Using?Dependencies (internal and external)
1. Cost
2. Scalability
3. Speed
4. Usability
5. Security & DR
6. Management
6 Reasons Why You ShouldEmbrace Cloud Computing Now
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