In its earliest and most primate form, cloud computing involved harnessing mass intelligence and taking economies of scale to an entirely new level.
Cloud computing is primarily usage of Software as a Service (SaaS). Data and services can then be accessed from any computer, irrespective of location or even operating system. All you need is a web connection.
Cloud computing involved scaling capacity and adding capabilities on the fly. It is about unleashing and further enhancing the productivity of the web, through networking between large groups of servers that often use low-cost consumer PC technology, with specialized connections to spread data-processing chores across them.
Major's like Sun Microsystems, Google, Yahoo, IBM etc. have concentrated teams working in this arena and are offering a range of product suites and platforms. Microsoft is set to launch its Cloud computing Operating system Azzure very soon, Google is set to come up with Native Client and IBM with Bluehouse.
Google recently launched its offline email program. Available through free download of Google Gears or inbuilt in case you use Chrome, the facility drives a final nail in the coffin of popular desktop programs like Outlook.
This development was overdue. The desktop vs Internet debate has been fought long and hard. Cloud Computing has fast caught up with the tried and tested desktop models.
Internet based applications (cloud trotters)offer convenience, mobility and customisation. Desktop provided control. However over time, users of email programs faced the fear of being at the mercy of the Internet to scour through their messages. This is what prompted desktop email programs like Outlook, to develop and prosper. Google, through its latest addition has cemented its position as the email program of choice. It has steadily moved from offering a product to being a solution provider. Google docs, google calender, sms patch, inbuilt communicator (Gtalk) customised search places and web-homes of sorts (iGoogle), blogging platform (Blogger), photo share-edit-post product (Picasa) etc. are positive steps taken by google as its looks to stamp its presence in all avenues of the average users Internet experience.
A cyclical relationship lies between the advent of cloud computing and the availability of mobile communication. Internet bandwidth improvements, powerful handheld devices, revolution of 3G and beyond, have propelled communication standards ahead. Advancements in microchip design, cooling mechanisms, miniaturisation etc. have made 'communicating on the go' a reality.
A virtual person has been born owing to the proliferating communication channels. In such times, what service providers worldwide are looking at doing is, making the average user OS agnostic. What began with LINUX and other open source-ware, has snowballed into an independent platform altogether.
Technicalities are better explained here. Zeta too has excellent matter regrading the same. Tremendous interest is what initiated this post. Comments and add ons are sought.
Cloud computing is primarily usage of Software as a Service (SaaS). Data and services can then be accessed from any computer, irrespective of location or even operating system. All you need is a web connection.
Cloud computing involved scaling capacity and adding capabilities on the fly. It is about unleashing and further enhancing the productivity of the web, through networking between large groups of servers that often use low-cost consumer PC technology, with specialized connections to spread data-processing chores across them.
Major's like Sun Microsystems, Google, Yahoo, IBM etc. have concentrated teams working in this arena and are offering a range of product suites and platforms. Microsoft is set to launch its Cloud computing Operating system Azzure very soon, Google is set to come up with Native Client and IBM with Bluehouse.
Google recently launched its offline email program. Available through free download of Google Gears or inbuilt in case you use Chrome, the facility drives a final nail in the coffin of popular desktop programs like Outlook.
This development was overdue. The desktop vs Internet debate has been fought long and hard. Cloud Computing has fast caught up with the tried and tested desktop models.
Internet based applications (cloud trotters)offer convenience, mobility and customisation. Desktop provided control. However over time, users of email programs faced the fear of being at the mercy of the Internet to scour through their messages. This is what prompted desktop email programs like Outlook, to develop and prosper. Google, through its latest addition has cemented its position as the email program of choice. It has steadily moved from offering a product to being a solution provider. Google docs, google calender, sms patch, inbuilt communicator (Gtalk) customised search places and web-homes of sorts (iGoogle), blogging platform (Blogger), photo share-edit-post product (Picasa) etc. are positive steps taken by google as its looks to stamp its presence in all avenues of the average users Internet experience.
A cyclical relationship lies between the advent of cloud computing and the availability of mobile communication. Internet bandwidth improvements, powerful handheld devices, revolution of 3G and beyond, have propelled communication standards ahead. Advancements in microchip design, cooling mechanisms, miniaturisation etc. have made 'communicating on the go' a reality.
A virtual person has been born owing to the proliferating communication channels. In such times, what service providers worldwide are looking at doing is, making the average user OS agnostic. What began with LINUX and other open source-ware, has snowballed into an independent platform altogether.
Technicalities are better explained here. Zeta too has excellent matter regrading the same. Tremendous interest is what initiated this post. Comments and add ons are sought.
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