Cloud Computing Myths and Realities Towards a policy

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