Shafiq Khan
13/12/2012
An Introduction to
Who we are
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Part of East Lancashire Chamber of
Commerce
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Web design agency established in 1998
The team
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More than 40 years web experience
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A range of complementary skills
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High quality design capabilities
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Experienced in building back end solutions
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Project management & SEO
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Stable & robust team
Roger Edworthy
Internet Services Manager
Jon Thompson
Lead Designer/Project Manager
Shafiq Khan
Cloud Computing
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“ Cloud Computing enables people to access their information without being constrained to a particular machine or network. The information stored in 'the cloud'
Some Misconceptions
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> It’s not always web browser based e.g. Skype, Evernote & Google Earth Can be accessed in a variety of ways
e.g. Desktop & Mobile Apps & Web Browser.
> It’s more than just data storage. Websites such as eBay and YouTube can be classified as cloud computing applications.
Advantages
/Benefits
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> Reduced Costs – No need to purchase platform
dependant software. Costs: Free or Subscription Based. Able for predict / forecast more accurately
> Access to your information from anywhere
> Work and Collaborate with Team/Staff Members
> More storage capacity – Not bound by any server or hard disk limits (Scalable)
> Highly automated – No need to worry about upgrades
> Reduce Energy Costs (Green Computing)
> Some services may lack in features
> Data transfer fees for mobile users
> Migration issues over slow connections
> Possible downtime
Disadvantages
> Internet Access Broadband / 3G / Wifi
> Access Device
Desktop / Notebook / Tablet / Smartphone
> Public Wifi – e.g. BT Openzone
> Mobile Broadband via Dongle or 3G Enabled Devices
> Smartphone (Tethering)
> Mifi
What about for mobile users…
What’s Available
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> File Sharing / Transfer & Data Backup
> Office Productivity Suites
> Graphics & Multimedia
File Sharing & Transfer
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> Send Large Files - 2GB in total
> Send up to 20 recipients at any one time
> Free to use
> No Registration Required
File Sharing & Transfer
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> File Hosting Service
> File Synchronisation Functions
> Folder Sharing Facility (Private / Public)
> Files accessed via Web Browser, Desktop or Mobile App
> Basic Plan – Free (2GB Storage)
Plan Upgrades to 50GB & 100GB from $10 per month
File Sharing & Transfer
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> Free Online File Hosting Service
> Microsoft ID required for signup
> Access via Browser or Desktop/Mobile app
> 7GB of available storage
> Includes Office Web Apps
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Onenote)
Online Data Backup
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> Unlimited data backup:
Pricing starts from £37.00 a year.
> Network Backup Plans available: Pricing starts from £145.00 a year.
> Data Backup are encrypted via encryption key.
> Maximum File Size: 4GB. > Windows & Mac Support.
> Mobile Apps available for IOS Android & Blackberry.
Online Data Backup
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> Pay what you use structure.
> Desktop & Server Plans available:
Desktop Plan: $3 per month (First 5GB Free)
Server Plan: $5 per month (First 10GB Free)
Additional storage at $0.14 GB per month
> Choice of Storage Data Centres:
Amazon US, Amazon EU & Rackspace.
> Data Backup are encrypted via key using AES-256 encryption.
> Windows, Mac & Linux Support.
> Mobile Apps available for iPhone and iPad(Android version currently in beta).
Office Productivity Suites
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> Collection of Google products hosted under custom domain name.
Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, Contacts & Sites
> Price starting from £3.30 per month per user
25GB Storage Inbox Storage & 5GB Drive Storage
> Email, Contacts, Calendar & Tasks Integration with Outlook 2003, 2007 & 2010 (Windows)
> Single Sign-on Service (SSO)
Access all of Google Services with one account
> Integration with Mobile Devices
Android, IOS, Blackberry & Windows Phone
Office Productivity Suites
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> Suite of Office Web Apps run from
Browser Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote
> Exchange Online Email with 25GB of Space
> Email, Contacts, Calendar & Tasks Integration with Outlook 2007 / 2010 (Windows)
& Entourage 2008 / Outlook 2011 (Mac)
> Sharepoint Online – Share and Work on documents with other colleagues (10 GB of Storage).
> Microsoft Lync – Instant Messaging
Graphics & Multimedia
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> Free Online Image Editor
> Feature Rich – Resizing, Cropping, Colour Adjustments etc
> Pixlr Express – Quick Fixes, One Click
> Optional Login Service to access Library
> Access Images from Flickr , Facebook, Picasa
Graphics & Multimedia
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> Online Video Editing Tool
> Mix multiple videos and music
> Integrates with Google Drive, Flickr & Instagram
> Free starter plan with 5GB storage
> Mobile app to upload media to WeVideo
Social Media
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Tweetdeck:
> Purchased by Twitter in May 2011
> Free Application Service
> Manage Multiple Twitter & Facebook Profiles
> Available for Windows, Mac, IOS, Android & Chrome
Social Media
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Hootsuite:
> Works on all Browsers from IE7+, FF3+, Chrome , Opera
> Manage Multiple Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn & Google+ Profiles
> Basic & Pro Plans – Basic: Free, Pro: $9.99 a Month
> Social Analytics and Reports Functionality
> URL Shortner & Schedule/Autoschedule Post Facility
My Favourites
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> Bookmark Sync Tool
> Synchronise Website Bookmarks across different Browsers & Computers
> Fully Compatible with IE, FF, Chrome, Safari & Opera (PC & Mac)
> Option to synchronise Open Tabs
> Access your bookmarks from the web
> FREE!
> Premium version available – Priority Support, Mobile Versions - £7 per year.
> Notetaking Tool - Text, Images, Screenshots, Webpages and Audio
> Organised notes and searchable
> PC, Mac, Mobile, Web, Browser Extensions
> Free
> Premium version available – £30 per year. Larger upload allowance,
Google Chromebook
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> Powered by Google’s Chrome OS
> Pure online experience
> Wifi & 3G Capability
> Available from Samsung & Acer
> Work Offline Facility
> Full access to Access to Google Apps Marketplace and Chrome Web Store
Other Alternatives Worth Considering
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File Transfer and Online Storage
> Box
Online File Sharing and Collaboration - Free 5GB Plan available. http://www.box.com
> SugarSync
Lets you synchronize, backup and remotely access files and folders across your PC or Mac - You can also
remotely view files from Windows Mobile, Blackberry, iPhone, and Android. http://www.sugarsync.com
> Yousendit
Email Large Files with free 2GB online storage (Registration required). http://www.yousendit.com
> Google Drive
Other Alternatives Worth Considering
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Online Graphics Editors
> Splashup
Full-featured, free image editor online. Create and edit existing images and manipulate layers with filters, layer effects and myriad other drawing and image editing tools. Can open images from Flickr, Facebook and
Google Picasa. http://www.splashup.com
> Adobe Photoshop Express
Lightweight edition of the flagship desktop application. Allows you to make basic edits and touch up images.
Mobile versions for IOS and Android are also available. http://www.photoshop.com/tools/overview
Remote Control Computers Remotely
> Logmein & TeamViewer
