Cloud Computing Silver Lining

Is There A Silver LiningIn This Cloud, Somewhere?

Cloud Collaboration With Clients and Partners, It’s Easier Than You Think.

January 9, 2014

IABC/Houston Entrepreneurs Strategic Interest GroupModerated by Sylvester Garza and Rob Bartlett

http://www.iabchouston.com/articles/cloud-computing-primer-energizes-the-esig/

First, A Definition

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Cloud computing refers to hosted services delivered over the Internet, with

three distinct characteristics:

sold on demand, typically by the minute, hour or month

elastic: use as much or as little of a service as you want at any given time, and

fully managed by the provider: all you need is a computerand Internet access

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First, A Definition


Private PublicHybrid

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First, A Definition


This presentation is focused solely on software-as-a-service in the public cloud,

that which communications entrepreneurs would typically use to

enrich our personal and work lives.

First, A Definition


Right.

So What’s The Big Deal?


We are habitual creatures and this Internet thing is just changing too d@%# fast!

Our own fixed habits become an obstacle that tends to prevent us from exploiting new tech capabilities

for our own personal and business gain.

Presenters


Today. these business owners will help us findour own silver linings.

Leisa Holland-Nelson

Founder, Co-Owner

Lisa W. Hankamer

Founder, Principal

Victor H. Koosh

CEO

http://contentactive.com/


http://www.uniquitypartners.com/


http://www.caesarsystems.com/


LeisaBe responsive.



Email in the Cloud: Microsoft Exchange


Documents in the Cloud: Dropbox


Share Folder



Upload

New Folder

Cloud to Mobile: Responsive Web Design


http://bradfrostweb.com/blog/web/responsive-web-design-missing-the-point


LeisaBe responsive.



VictorChoose, but choose wisely.



Collaboration in the Cloud: Google Apps




Collaboration in the Cloud: Marketplace


Collaboration in the Cloud: Insightly


Collaboration in the Cloud: Web Meetings


Skype

Google Hangout

Go To Meeting

VictorChoose, but choose wisely.



LisaNetwork in your industry to find experts.

Know what you need to compete with the Majors.

Take the time to do it right from the start.



CRM in the Cloud: Microsoft Dynamics


Not for the faint of heart.

Selection drivers:

large size/complexity of contact database

wide distribution of contact network

competing with all the Majors’ tech platforms

real estate listings drive the business and require real-time communication/updating

Selling in the Cloud: WordPress




When Confidentiality Agreement is uploaded, CA Form is automatically generated

Documents in the Cloud: Box


Documents in the Cloud: Box


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LisaFind the experts.

Know what you need.

Take the time to do it right.



Thank you!IABC/Houston

Entrepreneurs SIG

January 9, 2014

http://www.iabchouston.com/entrepreneurs-strategic-interest-group-esig/

http://www.iabchouston.com/articles/cloud-computing-primer-energizes-the-esig/

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