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2010
Google’s Plan for Fiber-Optic Networks
A couple of years ago when Google was reaching out to a number of different sources looking for dark fiber, the general public knew that something was coming out of it, we just didn’t know what. The recent news about Google’s plan to build a number of experimental, fiber-optic networks has created quite a buzz in the world of telecommunications and the questions are now beginning to resurface. It seems that Google is willing, ready, and able to try their hand at anything technology related. We have established that. I am sitting at my desk ‘Googling’ information about Google while talking on my Google Android cell phone. When these networks are complete will we be ‘Googling’ on an internet provided by Google-owned fiber? I am curious as to what their main intentions and goals are with the building of this network. At first glance it looked like they were simply trying to reduce network costs by in-sourcing it completely but now I am not so sure. Is this endeavor really meant to be geared toward the ‘500,000 people’ they mention or is this more of an enterprise business plan? To me, it seems as though it could end up being a cannibalistic product offering. They would have to be competing with the Verizon’s and AT&T’s of the world if they built this network. Regardless of their intentions, Google has proven itself time and again at being incredibly successful at everything they get their hands in and I have no doubt that they will accomplish whatever it is they are setting out to do. I look forward to seeing their influence reflected in the telecommunications space.
Filed under: Carrier, Enterprise, General, Uncategorized
Tagged: experimental fiber networks, Fiber network expertise, Fiber-optic networks
2009
Demystifying Cloud Computing
As a marketer who follows the latest trends, I am used to the hype that comes with new terminology. Often times, we “repackage” concepts to make them more exciting and inspire confidence. So, as you are well aware, the major buzz in the technology marketplace is all about Cloud Computing.
For my colleagues, the concept of cloud computing is “old hat.” Veroxity’s goal is to enable technology projects and applications via powerful Internet connections and Ethernet solutions so we are well aware of the power that comes with operating in the cloud. But I find that many of us non-techies are still trying to sort it out. What does cloud computing really mean? I found a few great clips out on YouTube that I found helpful.
I particularly liked the concepts that I found in this clip by CNET News entitled, “What is cloud computing?” If you think of “the cloud” as the Internet, this makes a lot of sense: Dan Farber, Editor in Chief of CNET News, states “”When there’s enough bandwidth, security, and reliability, the notion of the cloud will disappear – just like serving up electricity, we’ll be serving up data, applications and writing apps directly to the cloud.”
Salesforce describes this idea as “shared infrastructure” without software. Whatever the app is, just login, customize and you are ready to roll. It requires less IT resource while delivering security and performance. Think streamlined – no servers, no complex applications that are a nightmare to upgrade.
I believe that we have been doing much of this through SaaS products already and now the concept is being extended.
Cheers,
Renay
