Perspective on the current state of The Cloud

David Terrar – D2C & Cloud Industry Forum

Claranet Cloud Seminar21 March 2012

Soho Hotel, London

http://www.chasminstitute.com/METHODOLOGY/TechnologyAdoptionLifeCycle/tabid/89/Default.aspx

"the fundamental interconnectedness of all things"

Retrofit existing IT

Public CloudNew business modelsNew connectionsUse the data

http://xkcd.com/927/

CIF – Code of Practice

http://www.cloudindustyforum.org

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001

10 thoughts on the Cloud• Gartner says "Cloud is a disruptive force and has the potential

for broad long-term impact in most industries"• 75% of those in the cloud will increase their use• Most adopted services: Email, Storage, Web & Collaboration• The industry needs to speak with more clarity about Cloud• The intersection of Cloud, Mobile and Social will transform the

smart enterprises • For buyers there has never been more choice• But picking winners is tougher – who will be around in 3 years?• #1 concern to satisfy still Data Security, Privacy & Sovereignty• Organisations will adopt independent standards to filter ITT’s• The CIO can be more strategic, but needs to watch for the

business units doing their own thing

Cloud has crossed the chasm but…

Opportunities and new business models

Buyer beware – due diligence & advice

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Contact details

David TerrarD2C & Cloud Industry Forum

p: +44 (0)1727 866309 m: +44 (0)7715 159423

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