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

2. Myth 1 I don’t use Cloud Computing

4. Myth 2 Cloud is just about Datacenter or Hosting

5. 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

6. Myth 3 Cloud is all about Apps/Services

7. 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

8. Myth 4 Cloud is in Public Data Center

9. On Site Partner Cloud Provider IaaS PaaS SaaS Private Community Public

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

11. This is the Real Balance Your Cloud Public Cloud

12. This is the Real Balance Public Cloud Your Cloud

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

14. Myth 6 I can fix with my own Policies

15. Clouds have no barriers

16. Myth 7 Cloud destroys jobs

17. Cloud Dominates IT Job Creation

18. Myth 8 Priority Policies are about Security, Privacy, …

19. What about? Skills Infrastructure Incentive Innovation

21. 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