Huge Crowd for Cloud Computing
Continuing the programme of highly successful IT seminars, a
joint British Computer Society (BCS) and Bedford College free
evening lecture was held on Wednesday 5 October 2011.
"What is Cloud Computing and what does it mean for your
business?" was the topic of a talk by Ted Shultz, Business
Development Manager, Cloud Services, Microsoft Corporation.
Cloud Computing has been suggested as the next major change in
business IT. It promises the use of IT without the cost of owning
and maintaining the hardware and software infrastructure. It
promises access anytime, anywhere, and from any device. It promises
the use of IT without the expenses of keeping IT staff. Is this a
real revolution in IT or another technology mumble jumble from the
vendors? The meeting aimed to help non-technical persons to learn
about the possibilities and ask an expert for information.
Ted explained to the audience the case
for moving business computing to the Cloud. This could be a
compelling proposition to use IT like electricity and water,
without the special expertise to keep the complex machine running
behind the scene. Ted explored the business benefits, issues around
security, internet access and service level. There was also robust
discussion at the end of the meeting on the relative merits and
disadvantages. A great time was had by all.
Ted has over 15 years of experience in the telecommunications
and IT industry. He is currently evangelising Microsoft’s Cloud
Services to Microsoft’s partner community in the UK. He previously
held roles within AT&T, Level (3) and Verizon and has a BS in
Accounting and MBA in International Business.
"Thanks for organising the event on Wednesday. It was
interesting both to hear what can be achieved with the cloud and to
have it so well presented."
"Thank you for a very useful evening last week regarding
Cloud Computing. We are now very interested in the IT Security
presentation in December."
Ted Shultz, Microsoft Cloud Services, has kindly supplied a copy
of his PowerPoint presentation which can be downloaded from:
http://www.bedford-college.co.uk/courses/
The next event in this series will be held in Bedford College’s
Studio Theatre on Thursday15 December 6.30-8.00pm. The subject of a
talk by David Pybus (Head of Security Governance, Risk and
Compliance, Diageo) will be ‘IT Security for SMEs - Who wants your
information, why and what you can do to keep it secure’.
You can find further information about this event and register
online at:
http://www.bedfordtrainingservices.co.uk/itsecurity