Cloud Computing Myths and Realities Towards a policy Framework for Arab countries

Myth 1 I don’t use Cloud Computing

Myth 2 Cloud is just about Datacenter or Hosting

Usage-based Enables usage- based resource metering Self-service Enables automated provisioning through a self-service portal Elasticity Enables resources to expand or contract based on demand Pooled resources Enables scalability and dynamic provisioning Pooled resources Enables scalability and dynamic provisioning Self-service Enables automated provisioning through a self-service portal Elasticity Enables resources to expand or contract based on demand Usage-based Enables usage- based resource metering

Myth 3 Cloud is all about Apps/Services

O/S Virtualization Servers Storage Networking Runtime Middleware O/S Virtualization Servers Storage Networking DELIVERED AS A SERVICE Applications Data Runtime Middleware O/S Virtualization Servers Storage Networking DELIVERED AS A SERVICE Traditional IT IaaSPaaSSaaS Managed by You Delivered as Service

Myth 4 Cloud is in Public Data Center

On Site Partner Cloud Provider IaaS PaaS SaaS Private Community Public

Myth 5 You need to strike a balance Agility, Cost, Flexibility, … Security, Privacy, Reliability

This is the Real Balance Your Cloud Public Cloud

This is the Real Balance Public Cloud Your Cloud

13 Cloud Economics – beyond theory How customers are benefit from Cloud Computing

Myth 6 I can fix with my own Policies

Clouds have no barriers

Myth 7 Cloud destroys jobs

Cloud Dominates IT Job Creation

Myth 8 Priority Policies are about Security, Privacy, …

What about? Skills Infrastructure Incentive Innovation

Engage on Standards NOW (ITU, ISO, …) Build a Cloud 1 st Policy Seek for Harmonized Open Norms and Policies Develop Strategic Data Classification Framework Education, Education, Education Recommendations Lead Lead Lead