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International Institute of
Communications:
Cloud Computing Panel
Eric H. Loeb
Vice President, International
AT&T External Affairs
“CLOUD”: NETWORK BASED COMPUTING IS NOT
NEW; OPPORTUNITIES & RISKS NOT UNIQUE
Important to View Cloud as Part of a Continuum, as Cloud grows due
to more pervasive broadband, processing power and storage
Dedicated
Client #1
Virtual
Utility
Cloud
Client #1
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B
C
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B
C
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B
C
D
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F
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Client #2
Built to Order
Client #2
Better Utilization
Managed Hosting
Remote Infrastructure Management
Dynamic Capacity
Self Service
Synaptic Hosting
Synaptic Compute
as a Service
What is Cloud Computing?: the Definition
Cloud computing is a model for enabling convenient, on-demand
network access to a shared pool of configurable computing
resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, and
services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with
minimal management effort or service provider interaction.
On-demand self-service: A consumer can unilaterally provision computing
capabilities, such as server time and network storage, as needed automatically without
requiring human interaction with each service’s provider.
Broad network access: Capabilities are available over the network and accessed
through standard mechanisms that promote use by heterogeneous thin or thick client
platforms (e.g., mobile phones, laptops, and PDAs).
Resource pooling: The provider’s computing resources are pooled to serve multiple
consumers using a multi-tenant model, with different physical and virtual resources
dynamically assigned and reassigned according to consumer demand. There is a sense of
location independence in that the customer generally has no control or knowledge over
the exact location of the provided resources but may be able to specify location at a
higher level of abstraction (e.g., country, state, or datacenter). Examples of resources
include storage, processing, memory, network bandwidth, and virtual machines.
Rapid elasticity: Capabilities can be rapidly and elastically provisioned, in some cases
automatically, to quickly scale out and rapidly released to quickly scale in. To the
consumer, the capabilities available for provisioning often appear to be unlimited and can
be purchased in any quantity at any time.
Measured Service: Cloud systems automatically control and optimize resource use by
leveraging a metering capability at some level of abstraction appropriate to the type of
service (e.g., storage, processing, bandwidth, and active user accounts). Resource usage
can be monitored, controlled, and reported providing transparency for both the provider
and consumer of the utilized service.
Source: Peter Mell, Tim Grance, Draft NIST Working Definition of Cloud Computing, v. 15
National Institute of Standards and Technology, 8-21-09
What is Cloud Computing: the Examples
Services
accessed
via a
Applications
Compute
Storage
Platforms
Middleware
Components
Content
Data
Objects
Database
Browser
over
the
Mobile Device
Applet
Thin Client
Voice Endpoint
Video Endpoint
User Device
Sensor
Actuator
Server
Storage
System
Internet
Mobile Web
Intranet
Extranet
IP
MPLS
Ethernet
SONET
DWDM
OTN
Network
Cloud Services Approach: Varying Degrees
of End User Control
Software
as a Service
Platform
as a Service
Infrastructure
Range of
Network
Options
as a Service
Provider’s application on cloud
infrastructure: e.g. Web-based
email or word processing
Consumer created applications
using tools supported by
Provider: e.g. Force.com
Provision computing resources,
network and storage for
consumers to use on demand
Global IDCs and Service
Delivery Nodes Enable Cloud
AT&T’s Global IDC Footprint: $Bs in
Investment
Super IDCs
Additional AT&T IDCs
UK
Amsterdam
NY Metro
Japan
San Diego
DC Metro
Europe - 6
North America - 23
Singapore
Asia/Pacific - 9
Super IDC: Singapore
Other Locations:
Bangalore, Hong Kong,
Shanghai, Tokyo, Osaka,
Sydney
Super IDCs: Annapolis,
Piscataway, San Diego
Other Locations: Boston, New
York, Secaucus, Ashburn, Atlanta,
Orlando, Miami, Chicago, Dallas,
Nashville, Mesa, Los Angeles, San
Jose, San Francisco, Seattle,
Toronto
Super IDC: Amsterdam
Other Locations: London,
Birmingham, Frankfurt,
Paris, Nice
Benefits to Companies and Governments
Cloud Based Services are ideal for those that:
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Need quick access to scalable computing resources
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Expect constant changes in resource requirements
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Do not require higher level managed services
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Are very cost conscious & do not want to use Capital Expense
(CapEx) dollars on complex equipment
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Want to transfer burden of reliability and security to network cloud
provider
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Want accessibility from anywhere on any device
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Good for entrepreneurs with innovative ideas but limited
infrastructure and resources
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Good for developing country e-Gov initiatives that need to scale
over time (e-Health; e-Education)
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Self Regulatory Initiatives are beginning to develop best practices
Concerns Documented: What Public and
Private Efforts Will Lead the Solutions?
Security: Cyber-attacks, Breaches, Data Integrity
Security: Law Enforcement Access, Mutual Assistance
Data Governance: Privacy, Data Location, Data Ownership
Cross-Jurisdictional: Trade v. Sovereignty/ Protectionism
Optimal Design: Encryption, Global Routing, Global Storage
Broadband Infrastructure
Platform “Openness” and Interoperability
Price Trends and Global Competitiveness
Tax Frameworks