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Cloud Computing Group Presentation: *Warning! Presentation is in Spanish!*

http://bit.ly/2edW8vv

For my Informatics class I had to do a group project with two really cool dudes about present and future technology. The theme for our presentation was cloud computing and dang, is it cool! I didn’t realize how necessary it had become until I did the research for this assignment. Heck, to top it all of, we even did the whole presentation on Google Drive. How’s that for cloud computing?

Anyways, here are some web resources in the realm of Cloud Computing. Check it out. You might end up learning something new.????

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I. Websites

  1. IBM Cloud https://www.ibm.com/cloud-computing/ Under the IBM umbrella, this is a website that offers products, solutions and services in the world of Cloud Computing. Also discusses the industries in which it is used and offers helpful advice if you wish to learn more. Seems ideal for business.
  2. Dropbox https://www.dropbox.com Even though I discussed this app in the Powerpoint presentation above, I want to reiterate it because if you are new to cloud computing and want to dip your toes in the water in regards to this cutting-edge technology, you should try it out. It’s a product, and company, made to be user-friendly, easy to access, with all the information on how to get started clearly started on their website. Plus, IT’S FREE! 

  3. Google Cloud Platform https://cloud.google.com  Created for businesses, Google Cloud is able to manage and store information and work in a safe and uniform way.  Plus, it is easily accessible and user-friendly. 

  4. Rackspace https://www.rackspace.com A private company that is the largest cloud computing provider across the globe. Great place for business and companies who need to have their information on a cost and space-saving platform with easy accessibility and maximum security.
  5. IEEE Cloud Computing http://cloudcomputing.ieee.org This non-profit website is an online magazine for computers and a good source for information on the uses of Cloud Computing and it’s perfect to help you keep up to date with this important tech. 

II. Blogs

  1. IBM Cloud Computing News https://www.ibm.com/blogs/cloud-computing/ This blog, under the IBM Umbrella, provides “Insights, news and analysis for the cloud community.” Great blog for new and cutting edge information if you want to stay informed. Also the blog is divided into categories so you don’t have to scroll down a million posts to find a particular subject in the world of Cloud Computing.
  2. InfoWorld Cloud Computing http://www.infoworld.com/blog/cloud-computing/ This  cloud computing blog, written by David S. Linthicum, specializes in software as a service or “Saas”. Also the blog offers a bit of news, helpful advice and tips inside how to use this vital form of web storage.
  3. Cisco Blogs http://blogs.cisco.com/cloud A blog, under the Cisco umbrella, with posts from different intellectuals and professionals in the field of cloud computing that discuss different advances, breakthroughs and talking points.
  4.  ZDNet – Software as Services http://www.zdnet.com/blog/saas/ Very informative blog in the “Saas” branch of Cloud Computing and business applications that are “on-demand.”
  5. Cloud Tech http://www.cloudcomputing-news.net At first glance Cloud Tech looks like just another cloud computing website. But after reading some of the articles you notice that it’s a giant blog! Written by knowledgable people in the field, this blog covers a wide variety of topics about this cool web technology. 

III. Videos

  1. What is Cloud Computing? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae_DKNwK_ms  Video that explains what is cloud computing in the business world and why is it important. Also explains the power, convenience and cost efficiency of Cloud Computing.
  2. The Three Ways to Cloud Compute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgujaIzkwrE&feature=share  Video explaining the three ways to cloud compute: software of service (Saas), Platform of service (Paas) and infrastructure of service (Iass). These three ways “allow users to run applications  and store data online.”

  3. Cloud Computing – How it all works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTNgV0O_oTg&feature=share   Friendly video explaining the easy ways we can cloud compute without even realizing it and how it works, utilizing a very clear and concise example

IV. Twitter Accounts 

  1. David Linthicum @DavidLinthicum A cloud computing visionary and Senior Vice President at CTP, Cloud technology partners. Very knowledgable in the field and retweets a lot of useful cloud computing links and media. 

    https://twitter.com/DavidLinthicum/status/796194924177850369

  2. CloudTech @cloud_comp_news A twitter page that shares media, links and news about the world of Cloud Computing. According to their page’s description, they ranked 2015 @Onalytica in the top 25 cloud social brand and form part of @TechForge_Media.

    https://twitter.com/cloud_comp_news/status/786132072272392192

  3. Cloud Pro @Cloudpro A verified twitter account, belonging to http://www.cloudpro.co.uk, whose main goal is to serve as a guide into the world of Cloud Computing and also covers other technology and social media news. 

    https://twitter.com/Cloudpro/status/794519068099407873

  4. Randy Bias @randybias Known as a pioneer in the world of Cloud Computing, this man has some skills and major pull. Also writing his own blog on cloud computing, http://cloudscaling.com/blog/, Bias really knows his stuff even if he doesn’t dedicate his Twitter account to solely talk about the cloud.

    https://twitter.com/randybias/status/796426676154474496

  5. Mark Benioff @Benioff Former CEO of Liberty Software and current CEO and founder of a cloud computing company called SalesForce: https://www.salesforce.com/mx/?ir=1.

    https://twitter.com/Benioff/status/787172460395237377

  6. Bernard Golden @bernardgolden According to his Twitter Bio, 

    he was named by “Wired” as one of 10 most influential people in cloud computing and is a cloud blogger for CIO Magazine. Talk about a nice resumé!

    https://twitter.com/bernardgolden/status/796371481940860928

     

  7. John Engates @jengates CTO at Rackspace, https://www.rackspace.com, that is the largest managed Cloud provider. He also encourages people to tweet him questions about the Rackspace managed cloud. How’s that for customer service?

    https://twitter.com/bernardgolden/status/795341750973804544

  8. Arnal Dayaratna, Ph.D  @cloud4computing CEO of the blog Cloud Computing Today. Needless to say, this accomplished leader in business and technology knows what he’s talking about.

    https://twitter.com/cloud4computing/status/794162180421603328

     

  9. Andy Jassy @ajassy In the past few years, Amazon has been known to be leader in new, life changing tech. So it’s no surprise that the Senior Vice President at Amazon web services, https://aws.amazon.com, is on this list. I got to admit, Amazon has become a major player in the Cloud game. 

    https://twitter.com/ajassy/status/795810139223650304 

     

  10. Werner Vogals @Werner Speaking of Amazon, as the CTO at Amazon, this man is responsible for their Cloud Computing division and always keeping Amazon ahead of the curve.

    https://twitter.com/Werner/status/793935272475930624

  11. Scott Guthrie @scottgu Executive vice president of Microsoft’s cloud, https://cloud.microsoft.com/en-us/, premiere competition for Amazon. Wow, what a title!

    https://twitter.com/JamesMPhillips/status/785913817528201216?lang=en

     

Leyla D. Seka @LeylaSeka And finally, to round out this list, I had to mention a female in this line of technological work. As an important employee at saleforce.com and https://appexchange.salesforce.com, this women proves that Cloud Computing is for everyone. 

https://twitter.com/appexchange/status/791666694787706880

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 *All web resources can be found on my diigo page https://www.diigo.com/user/pj_cage_*

References:

-Ben Smye. (2014). A Brief History of Cloud Computing. 2014, de Business 2 Community B2C Sitio web: http://www.business2community.com/cloud-computing/brief-history-cloud-computing-0858476#xV0uylc2PuHtLtSP.97

This article talks about the history of Cloud Computing, utilizing a presentation that discusses points from the 1950s to 2010.

-SalesForce. (?). What is cloud computing?. 2016, de SalesForce Sitio web: http://www.salesforce.com/cloudcomputing/

Salesforce.com is a cloud computing website. They have their own system people can pay to use to run a business or small company utilizing their cloud. They have a section that explains what is cloud computing and how to use it. Very educational and simple to comprehend. 

–Eze Castle Integration. (2013). The History of Cloud Computing. 2013, de Eze Castle Integration Sitio web: http://www.eci.com/cloudforum/cloud-computing-history.html

This article briefly explains the history of cloud computing from the early 1990s to the late 2000s.

–JONATHAN STRICKLAND. (?). How Cloud Computing Works. 2016, de HowStuffWorks Sitio web: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/cloud-computing/cloud-computing3.htm

Web Article that gives a detailed explanation on Cloud Computing. What is is, architecture, applications, and concerns.

–ERIC GRIFFITH. (2016). What Is Cloud Computing?. 2016, de PCMag Digital Group Sitio web: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372163,00.asp

Web article that explains what is cloud computing, the difference between consumer vs. business cloud computing and some examples and helpful applications to get started. 

That’s all for now. Keep your head up in the clouds 😉 and Stay Weird. 

-PJ Cage