[OPLIN 4cast] OPLIN 4Cast #167: Cloud computing

[Bobbi Galvin]

*OPLIN 4Cast #167: Cloud computing
*March 3, 2010


  /4casting technologies that could have an impact on public libraries./

Cloud computing has several definitions but basically, it just means 
using data or programs from a remote site (for example, Flickr and 
Google Docs).  The thought is that rather than having local servers to 
handle your data, software, or other internet-based service, you use a 
remote host.  Sharing resources has obvious issues and risks, but 
on-demand, remote access to resources is a compelling benefit.

In the news lately:

    * Cloud Computing Security: What The Big Guns Have In Store
      <http://www.readwriteweb.com/cloud/2010/03/cloud-computing-security-what.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+readwriteweb+%28ReadWriteWeb%29&utm_content=Google+Reader>
    * Apple Wants to Bring Hollywood Into the Cloud, Too
      <http://mashable.com/2010/03/02/apple-itunes-hollywood-cloud/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mashable+%28Mashable%29&utm_content=Google+Reader>
    * Cloud 'Recovery' or Just The Same Old Thing?
      <http://www.readwriteweb.com/cloud/2010/02/cloud-recovery-or-just-the-same-old-thing-backup.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+readwriteweb+%28ReadWriteWeb%29&utm_content=Google+Reader>
    * The Cloud Security Alliance <http://cloudsecurityalliance.org/>is
      a non-profit group that works to promote best practices in cloud
      computing.  From their website, you can link to news, events,
      research and forums about cloud computing.

*/Cool fact!/*
/On a lighter note, here are some good cloud computing links 
<http://www.transparentuptime.com/2010/02/cloud-metaphors-weather-pattern.html>, 
sorted by weather patterns./

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Bobbi Galvin
OPLIN Customer Relations & Support
P: 1-888-966-7546
www.oplin.org

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