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MICPAJune 28, 2016
David Valade, VP of Operations, Alta Vista Technology
Who We Are
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Who We Are
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David ValadeContact Info: 248.733.4504 x701 office
MY FOCUS Multi-vertical ERP Software for the midmarket
MY EXPERIENCE Working in ERP space since 2000Accounting, Distribution, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Payroll
Talking about Cloud, but first, a story…
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A Cautionary Tale…
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About Medstar Health and one bad day on
March 30th, 2016
A Cautionary Tale…
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“We can't do anything at all. There's only one
system we use, and now it's just paper.”
A Cautionary Tale…
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So: no more “in the cloud.” Right?
Well…
If so, how do we get there?
Is it worth it?
Agenda
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• What do we mean by “The Cloud”?• What are the benefits?• What are the risks?• How do we get there?
What do we mean when we say “The Cloud”?
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What we DON’T mean
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Different Types of Cloud Computing
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IaaS
SaaS
PaaS
XaaS
IaaS = Infrastructure as a Service
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Third-party provider hosts hardware, software, servers, storage and other infrastructure components on behalf of its users. IaaS providers also host users' applications and handle tasks including system maintenance, upgrade, backup and resiliency (disaster) planning
IaaS = Infrastructure as a Service
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Typically, you own the software and someone else owns the rest.
The manage those other pieces for a fee.
IaaS = Infrastructure as a Service
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Benefits
• Organization IT focuses on value-added tasks
• You pay for what you use (scalable)
• More accessible remotely• Smaller up-front cost• Reduced TCO
SaaS = Software as a Service
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Software distribution model in which applications are hosted by a vendor or service provider and made available to customers over the Internet
SaaS = Software as a Service
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Usually, think of this as a program you run inside a browser.
Examples: Intacct, SalesForce, Gravity, gMail…
SaaS = Software as a Service
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Benefits
• Virtually no IT maintenance• You pay for what you use
(scalable)• Faster innovation• No Upgrades• Smaller up-front cost• Reduced TCO
PaaS
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Provides a platform and environment to allow developers to build applications and services over the internet. PaaS services are hosted in the cloud and accessed by users simply via their web browser.
PaaS
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Benefits
• No Infrastructure• Developers get a head-start• Faster innovation
XaaS
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ANYTHING as a service
Storage-as-a-service
Disaster Recovery-as-a-service
Communications-as-a-service
Network-as-a-service
Monitoring-as-a-serviceData-as-a-service
Desktop-as-a-service
Typical Deployment Options
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On -Premises
• Legacy Option –You own the hardware, software, and infrastructure
Hosted
• Hybrid –You usually own the software and rent the hardware and infrastructure
SaaS
• True “cloud” – a vendor provides the software which you run through a browser
Considering Options with Costs
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Upfront License Fees
18+% Annual Maintenance Fee
Customer Bears All IT Costs & Risk
18-24 Month Release Cycles
Customer Bears All Upgrade Costs & Risk
TraditionalOn-Premise
Pay for what you use
Included
Vendor’s Problem
Faster Innovation
Vendor Handles
True Cloud/SaaS“Cloud” Hosted
Upfront License Fees
Annual Fee or Included with Subscription
Hosting Provider’s Problem
18-24 Month Release Cycles
Customer Bears All Upgrade Costs & Risk
Total Cost of Ownership
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Cloud: Full Featured
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Why Move?
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Okay, sounds great, but about that security question…
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Concerns About Cloud Accounting
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Security
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DIFFERENT TYPES:• Physical Security• Application Security• System Security• Data Security
Security
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PHYSICAL SECURITY:• Multiple fiber trunks and mirrored RAID storage• Standby servers and redundant network
components• Redundant uninterruptable power supplies and
parallel redundant generators
Security
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APPLICATION SECURITY:• Highly granular level of control over user access• Option of requiring 2-step user verification every
time a user signs on through an unrecognized device
• Enforced password changes and automatic session timeouts
• Option to set acceptable IP ranges from which users may log in
Security
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SYSTEM SECURITY:• SSAE 16 SOC1 Type II audited and PCI DSS certified (LIKE
BANKS!)• Tightly restricted access to production data including
biometric access controls• Hardened networks and firewalls• Real-time activity log tracking• Automated security scanning and third party white hat
penetration testing• Virus resistance reinforced through software architecture• Oracle database secured with advanced security• Minimum 128-bit encryption for all data transmission
Security
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DATA SECURITY:• Full daily backups to multiple locations• Continuous backups of transaction data• Secure streaming of transaction data to
remote disaster recovery center
Security
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Can’t the big guys do it better?
Security
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Can’t the big guys do it better?
Security
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Can’t the big guys do it better?
Never Mind Concerns, “Cloud” is Growing
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Summary: How to get there
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Are You Ready for the Cloud?
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THANKS!
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Grand Rapids
62 Commerce Ave. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
O. / F. : 616.222.0639
Southfield
24700 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 601
Southfield, MI 48075
O. / F. : 248.733.4504
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