Tuesday, November 25, 2008

The Cloud, As Seen in 2002

Is cloud computing a new way of computing? Or a new buzzword for an elderly concept? Mashable takes the latter position, asserting that cloud computing is an old idea with a new coat of paint.

Here’s a relevant tidbit from the Wayback Machine: In March 2002 I covered the IMN Forum on Carrier Hotels and Internet Data Centers in New York. One of the panels focused on outsourcing, and where it might be headed. Here’s an excerpt:

Data Center Knowledge article

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Cloud Computing is an idea based on concepts which have been around for awhile. Improved technology, software, hardware and expanded expertise simply make it a much more viable solution then ever before.

Users have options which range from inexpensive, self service, from suppliers like Amazon and Google, to full support, full service clouds from companies like BlueLock (www.bluelock.com)