Enterprise Cloud Computing for Non-Engineers (Technology for Non-Engineers)

This book provides a technical description of cloud computing technologies, covering cloud infrastructure and platform services. It then addresses the basics of operating a Cloud computing data center, the services offered from Cloud providers, the carrier role in connecting users to data centers, and the process of interconnecting Cloud data centers to form a flexible processing unit. It also describes how cloud computing has made an impact in various industries and provides emerging technologies that are critical within each industry. Lastly, this book will address security requirements and provide the best practices in securing data-- Provided by publisher Content: Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Contents Acknowledgements About the Editors Contributors 1 The Basics of Cloud Computing 2 Carrier Role in Cloud Computing Connectivity 3 Healthcare Industry 4 Manufacturing 5 Cloud Marketing 6 Government Agencies: Making the Case for the Cloud in State Government 7 The Internet of Things 8 Customer Services 9 A Movement Toward SaaS and the Cloud: The Evolution of IT Services in Higher Education 10 Implementation and Benefits of Cloud Services in Higher Education 11 Cloud Use in Consulting Services. 12 Publishing: The Case for the Cloud in Publishing13 Telecommunications: A Race for Survival: Cloud in the Mobile Carrier Industry 14 Call Centers Cloud Use in Call Centers 15 Security: Strategies for Security in the Cloud 16 Ontario Cloud: Contact Savvyâ#x80 #x94 Launching A Multi-Cloud Solution Index. A Crc Title, Part Of The Taylor & Francis Imprint, A Member Of The Taylor & Francis Group, The Academic Division Of T&f Informa Plc.