Cloud Computing Myths and Realities Towards a policy Framework for Arab countries
Myth 1 I don’t use Cloud Computing
Myth 2 Cloud is just about Datacenter or Hosting
Pooled resources Enables scalability and dynamic provisioning Elasticity Self-service Usage-based Enables resources to expand or contract based on demand Enables automated provisioning through a self-service portal Enables usagebased resource metering
Myth 3 Cloud is all about Apps/Services
Iaa. S Traditional IT Paa. S Saa. S Applications O/S Virtualization Servers Storage Networking DELIVERED AS A SERVICE Runtime Middleware O/S Virtualization Servers DELIVERED AS A SERVICE Data Runtime Middleware O/S Virtualization Servers Storage Networking Managed by You Delivered as Service
Myth 4 Cloud is in Public Data Center
Iaa. S Paa. S Saa. S On Site Partner Cloud Provider Private Community Public
Myth 5 You need to strike a balance Agility, Cost, Flexibility, … Security, Privacy, Reliability
This is the Real Balance Your Cloud Public Cloud
This is the Real Balance Public Cloud Your Cloud
Cloud Economics – beyond theory How customers are benefit from Cloud Computing ECONOMICS 13 AGILITY
Myth 6 I can fix with my own Policies
Clouds have no barriers
Myth 7 Cloud destroys jobs
Cloud Dominates IT Job Creation
Myth 8 Priority Policies are about Security, Privacy, …
What about? Skills Infrastructure Innovation Incentive
Recommendations Engage on Standards NOW (ITU, ISO, …) Build a Cloud 1 st Policy Seek for Harmonized Open Norms and Policies Develop Strategic Data Classification Framework Education, Education Lead