Cloud computing - myths and realities

Came across an interesting article that was written by HP.

The article does a good job of explaining in very simple terms the merits of cloud computing in general, the merits of public versus private clouds, and some the of things businesses need to consider when making these choices

The article discusses 4 topics, which it calls myths -

1. I will always save money with cloud computing
2. Cloud computing helps me get work done faster and provides quicker response times
3. Cloud computing will provide access anytime, for any application
4. Cloud computing provides ample security and is low risk

Adding my 2 cents worth, there are no absolutes in IT, and there are no free lunches. So the conclusions above are sometimes true, and sometimes not. So the answer is, it depends. The article puts forward some reasons why it sometimes depends.

It can be hard to separate technology hype from fact when you are non-technical, but you would be surprised that it can also be difficult for some of the technical community also.

I think this is a good baseline discussion that is worth reading for both the techies and non-techies alike.

Enjoy.

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Welcome to "Information Technology stuff that makes you go hmm"

Hi.

After more than 20 years in the IT industry (in fact it is almost 30 years), I thought it would be fun to start writing down those things that I find interesting, and those things that make me go hmm. I'm sure you have also had those moments.

I have been fortunate that I have had multiple phases to my IT career, each one being enjoyable and wholesome, but not without some painful bumps in the road. When I first started, I was a field engineer fixing cash registers, and my mother asked me how I could spend all those years going to university to come out and become a fix-it man. Hmm ...

Well, many moons later, I am now called a consultant, working with large corperations around the world, but in essence, I am still a fix-it man, just that the nature of the problems have changed. Looking back, I would never trade those years, and my message to anyone reading this is that we all have to start somewhere, but that does not dictate where you have to end.

Anyway, I am hoping that you will enjoy this blog as I share my thoughts and ideas. Sometimes they will be nuggets I have found along my travels, written by others and worthy of sharing. I'll also lay my cards on the table and say that I work for IBM, but I am hoping my biases do not invalidate the thoughts that I express.