Google launches cloud calculator

 

Touts benefits of cloud computing.

Google has launched a new campaign designed to tempt more enterprises onto its cloud computing applications.

The Go Google cloud calculator offers insights into the capabilities of cloud applications in an effort to allay some common concerns.

"Sometimes it's hard to imagine what working in the cloud would really mean, and frequently people ask us how they can better understand the benefits of Google Apps specifically for their business," said Vivian Leung, from the Google Enterprise team, in a blog post.

"How would online collaboration really affect your workplace? And how could increased email storage or integrated IM and video chat actually impact your company's productivity?"

Google claimed that the cloud calculator can demonstrate the benefits of " going Google" for organisations of all sizes.

An accompanying video suggests that companies need spend only two minutes answering two questions before deciding whether the cloud is right for them. These appear to be: What is the name of your company, and how many people work there?

The tool then creates custom URLs, presentations, spreadsheets and posters which can be used internally to spread the word about the benefits of the cloud.

Google estimates that organisations can save thousands of pounds a year by making the switch, while adding new capabilities and storage to common applications like email.

Copyright ©v3.co.uk


Google launches cloud calculator
"Putting every thing on remote servers has its own set of problems ...doesn't it..? Jp"
By johnpro2
 
 
 
Comments: 2
Sams
Jun 3, 2010 12:33 PM
Just went through the "calculator" - what a bunch of rubbish. It asks two questions (one of them completely pointless) and makes about 100 assumptions.
johnpro2
Jun 5, 2010 8:40 AM
Putting every thing on remote servers has its own set of problems ...doesn't it..?

Jp
Comments have been disabled for this article.
 
 
 
Top Stories
The New Zealand telco problem
Opinion: Could Telstra save Kiwi telcos?
 
IT price probe to 'name and shame' gougers
Industry ducking the issue, committee claims.
 
Revealed: 2012 e-government award winners
Government highlights projects, professionals of the year.
 
Sign up to receive iTnews email bulletins
   FOLLOW US...

Latest VideosSee all videos »

Latest Comments
Polls
Should the Government enact new legislation to protect copyright holders in the digital age?

   |   View results
Yes
  19%
 
No
  81%
TOTAL VOTES: 480

Vote