Cloud Computing for SMEs

Professor Kam-Fai WongAssociate Dean (External Affairs)

The Chinese University of Hong Konghttp://www.se.cuhk.edu.hk/!kfwong

Presentation Outline

1. Introduction2. Pros and Cons of Cloud Computing3. HKSAR Policy for Cloud and Data Centre4. National Policy for Cloud5. Cloud for SMEs

(1) Introduction

(A)Definition (Wikipedia]

Cloud computing is the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices as a utility (like the electricity grid) over a network (typically the Internet).

(2) Introduction (cont’d)

(B) Types Cloud Services1. SaaS (collaborative applications, for CM, ERM, OM,

CRM etc, eg salesforce.com) 2. PaaS (for application development, middleware,

data access/analysis/delivery, information management, system management, etc; eg MS Azure)

3. IaaS (system and network management, security/storage /system software, virtulaisation etc ; servers, storage, network, etc; eg Amazon WS)

(2) Pros & Cons of Cloud Computing

Source: IDC Enterprise Panel, 3Q09, n = 263, September 200954.0, pp 10-13

1.Benefits

2.Challenges

3.Adoption Areas

4.Vedor Requirements

(2.1) Benefits

(2.2.) Challenges

(2.3) Adoption Areas

(2.4) Vendor Requirements

(3) HK Policy in Cloud & Data Centre

159. Since there is increasing global demand for data services, the Government has reserved about two hectares of land in Tseung Kwan O for data centre use. The first such site is expected to be put up for open auction in 2013 at the earliest. The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation will review the use of industrial estates and promote their revitalisation to support data centre development. Furthermore, we will seriously consider the feasibility of developing data centres in revitalised industrial buildings. The Government will encourage the local industry to develop advanced cloud computing technologies and applications. In the next few years, we will develop a government cloud platform and procure public cloud services.

(4) China Policy in Cloud

“中国云”工程。形成基于自主核心技术的“中国云”总体技术方案和建设标准，掌握云计算和高性能计算的核心技术。建设国家级云计算平台，引导部门、地方和企业，形成不同规模、不同服务模式的云计算平台，培育发展云计算应用和服务产业。(   《“十二五”科技发展规划》专栏：新一代信息技术 )

(5) Cloud for SMEs

Anthony Coundouris, “Cloud computing: A primer for SMEs”, sgentrepreneurs, September 27, 2011. (5.2 & 5.3)

5.1 Cases

5.2 Who should use cloud?

5.3 Migration Tips

(5.1) Cases

• FYP projects• School Net (http://www.school.hk)• HK Scout Association

(5.2) Who should use cloud?

• Starting a new company or division;• Large IT investments in upgrades or new

resources;• Decision to outsource a greater number of tasks;

or• Move towards a decentralized workforce.NB: Cloud is not so beneficial for SMEs which have

already made substantial investments in IT in the last 3 years.

(5.3) Migration Tips

• Migrate non-system critical functions• Use 30 days free trials• Demands service level agreements• Robust trouble ticket system• Platform certification

Thank You

kfwong@se.cuhk.edu.hk