It is Getting Cloudy
* "The Cloud"
* Digital Cloud
* Cloud Computing
* Google Cloud * eCloud
What is the CloudThe cloud is a set of services and technologies that enable the delivery of computing services over the Internet in real-time, allowing end-users instant access to data and applications from any device with Internet access.
On Wednesday (12/08/2010), the US Department of Agriculture announced it had awarded MSFT a cloud-based application contract for 120K employees to deliver email, collaboration and other online apps. The three-year deal is estimated to be worth $27M, generating $6M in annual cost savings in the process.
Microsoft Cloud
60% Universities have migrated to Google Apps = 10 million users
Cloud Operating Systems
Google releasing Chrome OS this December.
Others EyeOs
iCloud
Nebula
gOS
Nimbula
google books
Who will use the Cloud?
You already do!
email Evergreen Google Amazon
What does it mean?
No more software downloadsNo more OS costsNo more IT staffNo new servers
What happens when Internet is down?
drill team