The October 2009 meeting of the XCellR8 Innovation Cell featured a presentation from Hariharan (Hari) Kuppuraj, and MJ from Cloud Daddy that provided a great overview of cloud computing and the characteristic applications that benefit from execution in a cloud environment. Best of all, they did it all in just 6 slides, in concert with a very spirited and engaging discussion. Here are some take aways from the discussion:
Why go to the cloud? Scalability, Low Cost, Accessibility
Scalable infrastructure with a resource on demand platform
Inexpensive storage solution with power of CDN technology
Reliable, enterprise class infrastructure
Lower cost with no hardward to manage or devices to configure
Pay only for resources you actually use
Who should look to the cloud?
Startups – this is a low cost, clean infrastructure
Small Businesses – this can grow as the business grows
Entertainment companies – with high scalability and quick launch, this is a great temporary system
Enterprise level – this is a cheap and quick development environment
What about security?
It is possible to have a "private cloud" with dedicated firewalls. Medical Industry is moving to CDN, and just as any server can be set up to be HIPA / Insurance compliant.
Thanks to MJ and Hari , www.clouddaddy.com and thanks too, to Kevin Bouley at Nerac in Tolland, the consummate host and incomparable leader of the group!
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What is next for the XCellR8 Innovation Cell? Visit CTC's Calendar Next month, Nov. 12, Matt Billard will share an idea he has for a new business, describing the opportunity he’s identified, the business environment (need) and model he’s proposing to address it. He’s seeking input, candid comments, reaction and guidance from the group.
In December we will learn of a proposed new Google app under consideration from Mark Mian at V-Teams.
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