| By Enrico DePaolis |
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| July 25, 2009 12:45 PM EDT |
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There are several kinds of Cloud Computing service offerings. Here are the most common ones.
Common Services. Some products offer Internet-based services—such as storage, middleware, collaboration, and database capabilities—directly to users.
SaaS. Software-as-a-service products provide a complete, turnkey application—including complex programs such as those for CRM or enterprise-resource management—via the Internet.
PaaS. Platform-as-a-service products offer a full or partial development environment that users can access and utilize online, even in collaboration with others.
IaaS. Infrastructure-as-a-service products deliver a full computer infrastructure via the Internet.
DaaS. Desktop-as-a-service which utilize virtualization of desktop systems serving thin clients.
Enrico started his career as an Electronics Engineer with OPT Industries, an Electronics Engineering firm specializing in high frequency magnetic components for the military. After OPT, Mr. DePaolis joined the Black & Decker Corporation where he won several awards for his innovative designs and peer mentoring. Mr. DePaolis also developed and managed the Information Technology arm for their Worldwide Engineering teams from Black & Decker’s World Headquarters in Towson, Maryland.
Most notably, Mr. DePaolis is recognized as an industry thought leader in computer technologies and has presented his views on technology and business to audiences worldwide.
