Cloud Computing: What Organizations Need to Know Before Moving to the Cloud

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Cloud Computing:

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What Organizations Need to Know Before Moving to the Cloud

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Lindsay Stevens Director of Software DevelopmentLiquid Litigation Management, Inc.

Sabina Jausovec Salinas, CIPP/USLegal SpecialistRackspace Hosting

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Introductions:

Greg BucklesConsultanteDiscovery Journal

Tess Blair, J.D.PartnerMorgan Lewis

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Today’s Discussion:

• Defining the Cloud• Common concerns• Advantages• Future directions• Questions?

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What is ‘The Cloud’?

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Infrastructure-as-a-service

Platform-as-a-service

Software-as-a-service

Service Models

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But do we understand it?

We are the Cloud Generation

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Cloud Deployment Models

Dedicated Hosting

Most Customizable,

Specific Compliance

Requirements

Public Cloud

An elastic, cost-effective means to deploy solutions.

Private CloudManaged Cloud

Blend of Performance & Scalability; Greater Control of the Cloud Infrastructure

Additional service

and support levels

for the Cloud

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Dedicated Hosting AND Public Cloud

DEDICATEDHOSTING

• Customizable• Compliance

Assessments• High

Performance

CLOUDHOSTING• Flexible• Elastic

• Pay-as-you-go

Scalable Web Apps Digital Campaigns &

Promotions Test, Development,

Production SaaS offerings

Hybrid Cloud

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Dedicated Hosting AND Public Cloud

YOUR DATA CENTER

PROVIDER’S DATA CENTER

Hybrid Cloud

• Multiple Clouds work together• Next “stake in the ground” in the

evolution of cloud computing

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Why are some concerned?

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Common Concerns:• Data storage• Commingled storage/backup• Data transfer• Enforcement of RIM policies• Vendor lock-in• Control and access/E-Discovery• Geographic location of information• Certifications and compliance

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Addressing Concerns:

• Do you have “Shadow IT”?• The “Smart Cloud” approach• Cloud provider’s global presence• International data transfer• Certifications and compliance

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Addressing Concerns:

• Dedicated storage• Dedicated backup• Clear agreement on who bears

costs of preservation/collection• Agreement on geographic

limitations

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Addressing Concerns:

• An open cloud eliminates vendor lock-in

• Inter-operability• Portability

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Addressing Concerns

24/7

Always OnPermissions-Based Access

Experts

Co-Counsel

Litigation Team

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Advantages of the Cloud

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Advantages:

• Portfolio of Options• Reliability & Availability• Efficient Resource Use• Cost-Savings• Team of Experts

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Reliability and Availability

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Efficient Resource Use:

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Demand

Capacity

TIME

CA

PA

CIT

Y

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Cost-Savings

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Team of Experts

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The Future

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Ask Before Signing!

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Cloud readiness assessment….

…puts the cloud within reach

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Cloud Computing Checklist:• Business Drivers & Planning• Data Segregation• Business Continuity• Information Security• Compliance Requirements• Portability• Full understanding of all costs

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Download the presentation & checklist:

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Questions?

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Lindsay Stevens Director of Software DevelopmentLiquid Litigation Management, Inc.

Sabina Jausovec Salinas, CIPP/USLegal SpecialistRackspace Hosting

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Panelists:

Greg BucklesConsultanteDiscovery Journal

Tess Blair, J.D.PartnerMorgan Lewis