The general internet buzz surrounding cloud and grid computing suggests that we are seeing a dramatic rise in the adoption of such technologies globally and this is set to increase. How does this leave users grasping for a wayward 747 or comfortable carrier pigeon during such an exponential period of technological evolution on the internet?
Gartner's 'Three Phases of Evolution' predicted back in Feburary that a cache of trailblazing Cloud Computing providers would be battling for business in an overcrowded market come 2010 and I would be inclined to agree; investors (perhaps) more willing to ply angelic upstarts and confused customers would arrive aplenty.
An eloqently devised 'three stage' reassessment (Luttinger on Sys-Con) may become clearer in the eyes of all Hosted customers in an era of remote and inaccesible technology that is set to get more confusing. Our on-demand Managed Services collating Microsoft Exchange, Sharepoint and CRM allow direct administration through our Control Panels, our agents seek to work with you to integrate existing systems and one of our primary aims at Cobweb is to demystify (or should that be demistify?) what the Cloud may come to mean. Behind your email, intranet and mobile phone are a team of highly experienced, established people who have been supporters (not simply providers!) of your communication mediums for years. We are advocates for your ability to work without anonymous support structures and without jargon; we are excited about and love what we do!
Pete Baughan
Level 3 Service Desk Administrator
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