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colinsarkany

Why do so many Canadian businesses fear cloud computing? - The Globe and Mail - 0 views

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  • Many Canadian executives are confused about what cloud computing is, and are worried it’s not a safe way to store important company information, even as the technology promises competitive benefits for flexibility and cost cutting
  • only 10 per cent of the 476 Canadian executives polled said they were familiar with cloud computing, and of that sliver, only 45 per cent could correctly define cloud computing
  • cloud computing is “a general term for anything that involves delivering hosted services over the Internet,”
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  • Microsoft says that many businesses could save money by running programs in the cloud and they can make starting a technology business cheaper, since many services are pay-as-you-go.
  • Microsoft said that almost every business already uses one cloud-based service, whether it’s e-mail, a collaboration system or data storage
  • It’s a challenge of awareness.
  • Businesses have been bombarded with cautionary tales of data security breaches at companies such as Target, Home Depot and JPMorgan, and that’s contributing to a climate of uncertainty and trepidation around privacy.
  • cybersecurity is a real threat, there is a lot of unfounded fear in the market over the risks of cloud computing
  • revenues from commercial cloud services were up 128 per cent from the same time last year in its first quarter earnings on Oct. 23
  • colinsarkany on 10 Nov 14
     
    This is a short article from the Globe and Mail addressing the concerns of "Cloud Computing" in the business world, which is relevant as one of Friedman's flatteners. It also links to chapter three through the second topic in terms of horizontal business where you are able to do more yourself, the same principle is true with cloud computing - more can be done in-house with its use limiting the need for other tech/people.
meganrowe

HowStuffWorks \"How Cloud Computing Works\" - 1 views

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shared by meganrowe on 11 Sep 14 - No Cached
  • meganrowe on 11 Sep 14
     
    When I was reading The Shift this week, I found my comprehension of Grafton's technological projections somewhat limited because I don't have a very vast knowledge of current technology. Particularly, she mentioned The Cloud often in the text, and its ability to make technology and software much more accessible and affordable for people across the globe. I needed a simple breakdown of what The Cloud really is, so what better place to go then HowStuffWorks? This article breaks down The Cloud as a "web-based service which hosts all the programs the user would need for her or his job" and highlighted its key aspects in a way that I could fully understand. I like how it also brings up the Dark Side of cloud computing- the inevitability that it will eliminate the need for many IT jobs (a concern that Grafton has also highlighted for the future), and then the issue of privacy (Grafton mentions mistrust of leadership as prevalent in the future). Since dark projections are the topic of the week, its worth thinking about the implications of posting all of our personal information online... Can we trust our governments and multi-nationals with that kind of information?
andreafaulkner

Cloud Computing 101 for the Self-Employed | TheSelfEmployed.com - 0 views

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shared by andreafaulkner on 16 Nov 14 - No Cached
  • andreafaulkner on 16 Nov 14
     
    Hi, This website looks like a helpful resource for people considering self-employment. This particular article entitled: "Cloud Computer Basics for the Self-employed" examines how small business owners can benefit from taking advantage of "cloud computing."
alliemacdonald

Climate Change: Cloud's Impact on IT Organizations and Impact. - 1 views

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shared by alliemacdonald on 04 Nov 14 - No Cached
  • alliemacdonald on 04 Nov 14
     
    Interesting article supported by Microsoft about the economic impact of cloud computing. I wanted to learn more about the Cloud following my review of "dropbox."
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