View this presentation to discover what all the buzz is about cloud computing. Experts from BCG Systems provide detailed insights into what cloud computing is, how it works, the pros and cons of cloud computing, usage scenarios for both IaaS and SaaS, and more.

1. Ken Klika, Director of Network Solutions
Ken.Klika@BCGSystems.com

2. Agenda
What is Cloud Computing?
How Does Cloud Computing Work?
Cloud Computing: Pros and Cons
What is Software as a Service (IaaS)?
What is Infrastructure as a Service
(IaaS)?
Is the Cloud for me? Migration and Usage
Scenarios

13. Cloud Computing Pros
Pros –
• Low cost of entry and replacement
• Enterprise infrastructure
• Outsourced maintenance
• Browser based - access from anywhere
• Speed of Deployment

14. Cloud Computing Pros
Pros –
• Low cost of entry and replacement
• Enterprise infrastructure
• Outsourced maintenance
• Browser based - access from anywhere
• Speed of Deployment
What you get –
• Monthly access charges and updated
software
• High Availability – typically 99.9%
• Not my hardware
• Work, Office, Remote is same experience
• Reduced costs

15. Cloud Computing Cons
Cons –
• Customization levels vary
• Requires constant Internet access
• Feature availability
• Loss of control

16. Cloud Computing Cons
Cons –
• Customization levels vary
• Requires constant Internet access
• Feature availability
• Loss of control
What you get –
• Mostly one size fits all
• Few, if any, offline options
• On-premise usually is more feature rich
• Outages not always convenient

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