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[Bernard Robertson-Dunn]

Ivan Trundle wrote:
> On 23/11/2009, at 4:16 AM, Frank O'Connor wrote:
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>> At 1:15 PM +0000 22/11/09, stephen at melbpc.org.au quoted:
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>>> Cloud Computing
>>>       
>> Sorry, but the only problem cloud computing solves is the generating 
>> of a perpetual income stream for the providers.
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>> Otherwise, it's a solution in search of a problem.
>>     
>
> I detect a high level of cynicism in your response, Frank
>
> I'm not in the 'perpetual income stream' category (as much as I would like it to be so), but my clients couldn't be happier. They pay for what they need, and when they need it. The arrangement allows them to avoid capital expenditure, staffing and maintenance.
>
> Having said that, wasn't it Larry Ellison who noted that cloud computing is defined as 'everything that we currently do'?
>   
Larry may have said it, but it doesn't make it right.

Cloud computing is a solution to a particular problem. That problem is 
one for which standardised, highly scalable infrastructure is a 
solution. Not all of what we do fits that model. If you were to look at 
the likes of the ATO, Customs, Centrelink, DIAC, Defence etc, I doubt 
that you'd find too many standard systems.

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Regards
brd

Bernard Robertson-Dunn
Canberra Australia
brd at iimetro.com.au