CLOUD COMPUTING. A New Era of Business Opportunity. Matthew Maderios, CA Enterprise. IT Roadmap Conference & Expo San Jose, CA.

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1 CLOUD COMPUTING A New Era of Business Opportunity Matthew Maderios, CA Enterprise IT Roadmap Conference & Expo San Jose, CA Date

2 MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT Cloud Computing a new way of delivering resources, not a new technology an opportunity for companies to accomplish more with less 2

3 EVOLUTION OF BUSINESS Cloud provides a fast track to the future 3

4 CURRENT CLOUDSCAPE 2011 Survey of U.S. Companies 28 percent are using the cloud 73 percent say first foray through single app 92 percent of IT execs positive on cloud 63 percent say they ll realize cost savings 29 percent say they ll achieve flexibility 79 percent of mid-size companies have no roadmap 4

5 Back to Basics WHAT S CLOUD COMPUTING? 5

6 DEFINING THE CLOUD Cloud computing is a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction. 6

7 STREAMLINE BUSINESS WITH THE CLOUD The Old Way Pick a software solution Order the equipment and write a large check Install the software Migrate your data Upgrade the sofware Upgrade your system when you run out of juice Negotiate a multiyear licensing contract and wtrite a large check. Configure the equipment Customize the software Patch the software Re-apply your customizations The New Way Pick a software solution Negotiate a service contract Access the software Customize the software Migrate your data 7 Models derived from RevGen

8 SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE SaaS Complete delivery of an application via the web Accessible from anywhere No on-premises server Pay by user or a monthly fee Sales, CRM, ERP, supply chain management and communications collaboration 8

9 DESKTOP AS A SERVICE DaaS Also Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Multi-tenancy architecture Subscription-based model Data storage, backup, security and upgrades managed by the service provider Access from any device, from any location via any network 9

10 INFRASTRUCTURE AS A SERVICE IaaS Also called Hardware as a Service Provision model where an organization can outsource equipment to support ops Storage, hardware, servers and networking components Pay for what you use; maximum flexibility 10

11 PLATFORM AS A SERVICE PaaS Gaining traction in 2011 Technology that operates between the operating system and the application layer Development tools, database management systems, portals, business process management workflow and others 11

12 BENEFITS OF THE CLOUD Agility Speed Innovation Available Managed Price Scalability Simplicity 12

13 ADDRESS WEAKNESSES Number One Concern: SECURITY Privacy Compliance Legal Physical Security 13 Reliable Network Connection

14 CLOUD VULNERABILITIES IN THE HEADLINES 14

15 EVALUATING A COMMUNICATIONS PROVIDER Network choice is more important in a cloud environment Fully exploit cloud opportunities Partner in planning Strategic enabler of cloud computing 15

16 CONNECT TO THE CLOUD WITH COMCAST Four Key Evaluation Criteria 1. Absolute speed -The ability to turn up bandwidth quickly is critical 2. Network reliability 3. Scalability -Reliability in a cloud environment is doubly important -Creating immediate opportunity for growth 4. Application-specific bandwidth control -Deploy application-specific bandwidth controls 16

17 COMCAST MEF CERTIFICATION Standardized Carrier Ethernet Standardized Standardized equipment limits integration challenges Scalability Service from 10Mbps to 10Gbps Reliability Ability for the network to detect and recover from incidents without impacting users Service Management Monitor, diagnose and centrally manage the network, using standards-based vendor independent methods Quality of Service Wide choice and granularity of bandwidth and quality of service options 17 Metro Ethernet Forum certified 9, 14 and 18

18 ETHERNET DEDICATED INTERNET For enterprises that need the most bandwidth and the fastest connection providing a continuous link between their existing LAN and the public Internet, there is no better way to connect. Plus, our Ethernet interface offers true plugand-play compatibility with your LAN. Comcast Network SITE 1 Customer Premise Equipment Comcast Switch Comcast Internet Gateway 1

19 ETHERNET PRIVATE LINE Meet the demand of bandwidth-intensive applications without disrupting your internal customers needs with flexible, scalable point-to-point configurations delivering high-capacity fiber connections between two sites. Comcast Network SITE 1 Customer Premise Equipment Comcast Switch Comcast Switch Customer Premise Equipment 1

20 ETHERNET VIRTUAL PRIVATE LINE Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL) provides a point-to-point connection that replaces frame relay or ATM services and supports a Service Multiplexed UNI, allowing for a single physical connection to customer premise equipment for multiple virtual connections. Comcast Network SITE 1 Customer Premise Equipment Comcast Switch Comcast Switch Customer Premise Equipment SITE 2 2

21 ETHERNET NETWORK SERVICE Perfect for organizations with many locations and high data traffic. Comcast s Ethernet Network Service allows you to seamlessly connect multiple locations together and exchange data at up to 1 gigabit per second. SITE 1 SITE 2 Customer Premise Switch or Router Comcast Switch Comcast Network Comcast Switch Customer Premise Switch or Router SITE 3 2

22 3 QUESTIONS FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS Does your network have the reach we need? Is your network architecture designed for peak performance? Can you adequately accommodate additional applications and new sites? -At what cost? -How quickly? -With what processes? 22

23 COMCAST CAPABILITIES The largest facilities-based alternative to the phone companies for providing last mile connectivity Unparalleled Reach Service in 20 of Top 25 DMAs Fiber deep and fiber rich High-bandwidth coax network with existing access to millions of businesses 39 States & Washington, DC 599,000 plant route miles 147,000 fiber route miles 23

24 A NEW ERA OF OPPORTUNITY Limitless capabilities Ask tough questions Establish partnerships for success Count on Comcast 24

25 THANK YOU Matt Maderios Manager CA Enterprise Engineering