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While many CIOs point to cost savings as the primary driving force of their Cloud initiatives, a growing number are seeing broader benefits that are focusing their team on delivering greater business value. Hudson CIO Mike Whitmer, and Trex CIO Kirby Miner presented a webinar on migrating to the Cloud and the ramifications on their budgets, their business and their people. Topics include: • Real-world Cloud ROI calculations: benchmark your potential for cost savings • The business case for migrating to Cloud: to share outside the IT department • How to get started with a hybrid approach: so you can see immediate benefit • How the Cloud will impact your staff: key issues to address within your organization
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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
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Global Chief Information Officer and
Executive Vice President of Operations
Hudson, North America
Presenter
Michael Whitmer
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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
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Formal Definition of Cloud Computing:
Multitenant shared platform and application via third party, usually accessed throughthe Internet
What is It?
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But What Does That Mean?
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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
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The Cloud
Desktop PC
Notebook PC
Netbook
Remote Display
Database
Servers
Mobile Device
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Cloud Categories
Infrastructure
Platform
Software
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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
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1. Cost
2. Scalability
3. Speed
4. Usability
5. Security & DR
6. Management
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Reason #1: Cost
Rent & Configure
Buy & Customize
vs.
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ROI Analysis: Moving ERP to the CloudCLOUD ROI: EMAIL COST SAVINGS ANALYSIS
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ROI Analysis: Moving ERP to the CloudCLOUD ROI: ERP COST SAVINGS ANALYSIS
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Reason #2: Scalability
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Chart courtesy of GoGrid
Outside the Cloud
Click here to learn more about Scalability: us.hudson.com/IT
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Inside the Cloud
Chart courtesy of GoGrid
Click here to learn more about Scalability: us.hudson.com/IT
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Reason #3: Speed of Technology
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Reason #4: Usability
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Reason #5: Security & DR
Click here for a video with Mike’s thoughts on Security in the Cloud.
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Reason #6: Management
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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
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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
Click Here to Sign Up for a white paper covering “Effect of Cloud Computing on Managing IT Staff”
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Cloud Jobs
Click Here to Sign Up for a white paper covering “Effect of Cloud Computing on Managing IT Staff”
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How To Get Started
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[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!
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Trex is a Mid-Size
company deploying a
Hybrid Strategy
Guest Speaker
Kirby MinerChief Information OfficerTrex Company
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Company Overview
Branded leader in wood-alternative products for outdoor living
Decking, 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 Environment
Traditional – ERP, BI (In House)
Portal / Web Solutions – Infrastructure Hosted
Cloud Computing – CRM, Payroll/HR*, Safety
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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)
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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 Solutions Who is Using? Dependencies (internal and external)
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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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Dip Your Toe In!
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