Computerworld Australia's top ten most influential of 2010
The team at Computerworld Australia are yet again counting down the top ten most influential people, technology and trends for the past 12 months. Each Friday, they will reveal the next as they head to number 1.
My bet is on Cloud Computing for number one – what do you think? The iPhone will definitely be up there yet again (#1 last year) as will iPad.
Good luck to the panel – what a mammoth task! Technology is evolving so quickly these days that each new fad is soon forgotten as the next takes over.
See the article and the list thus far here.
Showing posts with label cloud computing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cloud computing. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
CLOUD CONNECT
By Adam Simpson, Manager – National Cloud Services
The Cloud Reaches New Heights
The demand for cloud services in the 2 months since joining Harbour IT has exceeded all expectations. It is surprising to see the uptake and commitment to these types of services in such a short period of time. I liken it to the light coming on, and it seems that IT has finally delivered on the promise to deliver cost savings and technology at the same time without impacting service.
However, the most common questions I see other then what is the cloud and what does it offer, is, what is a private cloud and what is a public cloud?
My best definition to date on what is the Cloud is, "It's the use of shared hardware, software and services, being provided to PC's and other personal devices on demand. It is no different to having access to your home phone, you always expect it to work and if you need another handset, you just plug it in.”
So what is the difference between a private and public cloud? A public cloud is shared infrastructure, generally accessed via the internet, and hosts your personal and shared applications. A private cloud again is shared infrastructure but is generally delivered on a private network or internet connection behind a firewall and to only one customer at a time.
See also: Cloudy on Public & Private Clouds?
The Cloud Reaches New Heights
The demand for cloud services in the 2 months since joining Harbour IT has exceeded all expectations. It is surprising to see the uptake and commitment to these types of services in such a short period of time. I liken it to the light coming on, and it seems that IT has finally delivered on the promise to deliver cost savings and technology at the same time without impacting service.
However, the most common questions I see other then what is the cloud and what does it offer, is, what is a private cloud and what is a public cloud?
My best definition to date on what is the Cloud is, "It's the use of shared hardware, software and services, being provided to PC's and other personal devices on demand. It is no different to having access to your home phone, you always expect it to work and if you need another handset, you just plug it in.”
So what is the difference between a private and public cloud? A public cloud is shared infrastructure, generally accessed via the internet, and hosts your personal and shared applications. A private cloud again is shared infrastructure but is generally delivered on a private network or internet connection behind a firewall and to only one customer at a time.
See also: Cloudy on Public & Private Clouds?
Monday, August 30, 2010
CLOUDY ON PRIVATE AND PUBLIC CLOUDS? HERE’S A SIMPLE EXPLANATION!
Firstly, let’s start with a definition of exactly what ‘cloud computing’ is. Here are a couple of my favorites from around the traps:
WIKIPEDIA: Internet-based computing, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices on demand, like the electricity grid.
GARTNER: A style of computing in which massively scalable IT-related capabilities are provided 'as a service' using Internet technologies to multiple external customers.
What is the difference between a private and public cloud?
A public cloud is a shared infrastructure, where anyone is able to tap into the resources.
A private cloud delivers resources behind a firewall to only one customer, usually on-premise.
It has been said that the term ‘private cloud’ is an oxymoron. Given the two definitions listed above, this may be the case. ‘Shared resources’ and ‘multiple external customers’ are definitely not offered within a private cloud. Private clouds lose so many of the benefits of cloud computing, such as scalability and flexibility.
There are concerns over security within a public cloud – how is my data going to be separated and secure from everyone elses on the same cloud? The term ‘public’ is fairly misleading… yes, you’re sharing a cloud, but no, there’s no ‘public access’.
Harbour IT’s cloud offering can be described as a Hybrid Cloud. While there are multiple customers on our cloud, each is stringently segregated into their own VRF (Virtual Routing & Forwarding). We use VMware’s vSphere technology – the best in the business.
Unlike many providers, Harbour IT’s data centre is located in Sydney, with a DR site in Melbourne. Both sites boast state-of-the-art security, including biometric hand geometry readers and CCTV and detailed surveillance logs.
FURTHER READING:
Online debate: public vs. private clouds: http://www.networkworld.com/community/tech-debate-private-public-cloud
VMware’s vSphere: http://www.vmware.com/products/vsphere/
Stats and report on cloud computing from IDC (earlier this year): http://www.arnnet.com.au/article/341263/cloud_computing_cloud_facts_figures/
WIKIPEDIA: Internet-based computing, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices on demand, like the electricity grid.
GARTNER: A style of computing in which massively scalable IT-related capabilities are provided 'as a service' using Internet technologies to multiple external customers.
What is the difference between a private and public cloud?
A public cloud is a shared infrastructure, where anyone is able to tap into the resources.
A private cloud delivers resources behind a firewall to only one customer, usually on-premise.
It has been said that the term ‘private cloud’ is an oxymoron. Given the two definitions listed above, this may be the case. ‘Shared resources’ and ‘multiple external customers’ are definitely not offered within a private cloud. Private clouds lose so many of the benefits of cloud computing, such as scalability and flexibility.
There are concerns over security within a public cloud – how is my data going to be separated and secure from everyone elses on the same cloud? The term ‘public’ is fairly misleading… yes, you’re sharing a cloud, but no, there’s no ‘public access’.
Harbour IT’s cloud offering can be described as a Hybrid Cloud. While there are multiple customers on our cloud, each is stringently segregated into their own VRF (Virtual Routing & Forwarding). We use VMware’s vSphere technology – the best in the business.
Unlike many providers, Harbour IT’s data centre is located in Sydney, with a DR site in Melbourne. Both sites boast state-of-the-art security, including biometric hand geometry readers and CCTV and detailed surveillance logs.
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FURTHER READING:
Online debate: public vs. private clouds: http://www.networkworld.com/community/tech-debate-private-public-cloud
VMware’s vSphere: http://www.vmware.com/products/vsphere/
Stats and report on cloud computing from IDC (earlier this year): http://www.arnnet.com.au/article/341263/cloud_computing_cloud_facts_figures/
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
HARBOUR IT – 2009 IN REVIEW
Harbour IT's Managing Director, Craig Bishop, reflects on the good and the bad (but mostly the good) from 2009.
Well, what a busy year! It started with a lot of questions about the flagging international and local economies, all of which seem to be a distant memory now. Certainly some organisations are walking around with the odd black eye and abrasion but on the whole, from our perspective, the wheels are back on.
In many ways it has been the year of "cloud computing". Whilst it means something slightly different to each person, there is no doubt that the way applications can be delivered, how data is stored and what users expect is all changing fairly rapidly. Keep up to speed in this critical area with the first of our Techie Brekkys for 2010.
Our biggest task this year has been to share the technology changes that enable this cloud computing to happen in a controlled and secure way. This requires an understanding of what can and cannot be done and what changes need to occur in order to take advantage of the technology... exciting stuff!
Windows 7 is certainly a pleasure to work with... I'm not sad about seeing Vista gone from my notebook at all.
The other big thing for us this year was the expansion of our Service Desk, which now provides 24 x 7 support for our Service Desk customers. It has been much more popular than we expected and reflects the changing expectations of our users and their working habits.
On behalf of the Harbour IT team I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your custom and say that we really appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you. We wish you, your families and loved ones a very happy Christmas and New Year.
Well, what a busy year! It started with a lot of questions about the flagging international and local economies, all of which seem to be a distant memory now. Certainly some organisations are walking around with the odd black eye and abrasion but on the whole, from our perspective, the wheels are back on.
In many ways it has been the year of "cloud computing". Whilst it means something slightly different to each person, there is no doubt that the way applications can be delivered, how data is stored and what users expect is all changing fairly rapidly. Keep up to speed in this critical area with the first of our Techie Brekkys for 2010.
Our biggest task this year has been to share the technology changes that enable this cloud computing to happen in a controlled and secure way. This requires an understanding of what can and cannot be done and what changes need to occur in order to take advantage of the technology... exciting stuff!
Windows 7 is certainly a pleasure to work with... I'm not sad about seeing Vista gone from my notebook at all.
The other big thing for us this year was the expansion of our Service Desk, which now provides 24 x 7 support for our Service Desk customers. It has been much more popular than we expected and reflects the changing expectations of our users and their working habits.
On behalf of the Harbour IT team I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your custom and say that we really appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you. We wish you, your families and loved ones a very happy Christmas and New Year.
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