Cloud computing for dummies. My talk at the Rotary Cloud of Bombay Mid-Town.

1. Cloud Computing Simplified Sahil Parikh Web Entrepreneur & Author

2. Think Electricity

3. Find something online

4. Email

5. Documents

6. Facebook

7. What is common here? Your stuff is stored elsewhere. No installations. Someone else manages, you use. They keep the software fresh.

8. Cloud Computing the idea that you will be able to access all of your work, from anywhere, on any computer with an internet connection.

9. Setting up a website

10. Storing files, music, photos…

11. Streaming Videos

12. Listening to Music

13. Potential to uplift rural India… 72% in rural areas. Lack of infrastructure to develop technical know-how.

14. Potential to uplift rural India… Small Businesses: e-commerce Education: e-learning Medical: reports, medical data

15. Cloud is going to be everywhereWhat is making all of this possible? Internet Access: cheaper, faster & reliable. Mobile computers & phones.

16. Don’t take my word for it. Listen to experts… [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eq3Sj1GGs8]