Cloud Computing is the next big paradigm shift for information technology!
Facts:
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As much as 85% of computing capacity sits idle most of the time!
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70% of IT budgets are typically spent on maintaining IT infrastructure and only 30% on new capabilities
Cloud computing is a new consumption and delivery model for information technology and business services characterised by:
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On-demand self service
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Ubiquitous network access
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Location independent resource pooling
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Rapid elasticity and provisioning
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Pay-per-use
Lower IT Operating and Capital Costs
Cloud computing solutions will lower the capital and operating costs of an IT system, regardless of whether your current system is sourced internally or externally. This is achieved through dynamic infrastructure implementation using virtualisation, standardisation, self-service provisioning and management automation.
Enhanced utilisation of IT assets decreases both IT capital investment and operating costs. Standardisation of infrastructure and processes drive down process and system administrative labour costs by decreasing complexity and reducing errors and re-work.
The potential cost savings of cloud computing solutions vary based on the utilisation of existing IT infrastructure. The largest savings will come from business applications that vary greatly in their IT processing loads and the infrastructure needed to process these loads.
Examples include:
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Customer Relationship Management[CRM]
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CAD/CAM
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Financial Modeling and Analysis
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Supply Chain Management Planning
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Order-to-Cash Applications
Traditionally, capacity for these types of applications has been planned for by focusing on peaks in demand and investing in infrastructure to meet these estimated peaks. Cloud based infrastructure services provide the capability to quickly provision more or less capacity as needed. High-speed provisioning and pay-per-use models enable a more 'just-in-time' or 'when needed' approach, and thus reduce IT and support costs.
Talk to us about ways to utilise these new and exciting technology options within your organisation.
