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Monday, April 18, 2011

Cloud Computing, Chapter 10

Chapter 10: Software plus Services

Benefits include combination of client software with Internet, working offline gives flexibility, you can keep most sensitive data housed on-site and move rest to the cloud, more efficient, software can be offered in different shapes and sizes.

Cons include cost if you are use a service heavily, quality of service, and fear of storing data on the cloud.

A broad alliance developed Android, an open and comprehensive platform for mobile devices.  This alliance shares a common goal of giving consumers a chance to experience performance improvements over existing mobile platforms.  
Thirty-four companies have formed the Open Handset Alliance, which aims to develop technologies that will significantly lower the cost of developing and distributing mobile devices and services.  

Software plus Services is a good match for mobile users, telecommuters, and others on the go, there is still value for deskbound users.  Applications can be developed by your organization or your vendor, depending on what your vendor offers or what you need.

Microsoft offering Software plus Services allows for a functional way to serve your organization, but it also provides a means to function on the cloud in a way that you are probably already used to with your in-house computers.
In addition to significant new Software plus Services to support customer and partner choice and flexibility, Microsoft also offers a spectrum a new partner opportunities.  
Microsoft has also seen broad adoption of its unified communications platform and products.  

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