DEMYSTIFYING THE CLOUD GETTING THE MOST OUT OF OFFICE 365 & WINDOWS AZURE Pete Lee Michael Lee Aaron Saposnik Rachael Narel
Agenda SWC Introduction Cloud Definition & Market Overview Solutions and Demos Office 365 Microsoft Azure Power BI / Big Data Our Approach to the Cloud
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About SWC Technology Partners At SWC we get past the hype and help our clients use the Cloud to move their business to new heights. Advisory Network Recovery Software AppDev
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What is the Cloud? The Cloud is scalable IT-enabled a service customers using Internet technologies services that are deployed and delivered over the Internet and are scalable
Cloud Service Model View CLOUD CONSUMERS Infrastructure Platform Software Office 365 \ Power BI Azure Azure SaaS PaaS IaaS
Cloud Deployment Model View HYBRID HYBRID HYBRID
Cloud Deployment Models Public Cloud Available to General Public Pay-As-You-Go Massive Scalability Private Cloud Operated for Single Organization Dedicated Cloud (Physical Isolation) Virtual Private Cloud (Logical Isolation) Hybrid Cloud Combination of Multiple Cloud Models, e.g. Colocation + Private Cloud Dedicated Cloud + Public Cloud On-Prem + Any Cloud PUBLIC PRIVATE HYBRID
Hybrid Cloud
Why Cloud? CLOUD IS NOT JUST ABOUT THE MONEY Enable Business Reduce Cost Manage Costs Simplify IT Source: PWC
IT and the Cloud Over InformationWeek Analytics -led. 70% of business respondents state that increasing business agility is more important than economic savings when it comes to the Cloud. McKinsey & Co. Being 50% over budget has little impact on overall product profitability. Being six months late reduces profitability by one third. McKinsey & Co.
Cloud by the Numbers $210B Estimated global Cloud services market by end of 2016 Gartner
Cloud by the Numbers 60% CIOs who indicate that Cloud computing is their top priority Business Insider
Microsoft Cloud Service Model View CLOUD CONSUMERS Infrastructure Platform Software Office 365 \ Power BI Azure Azure SaaS PaaS IaaS
Microsoft O365 The Modern Workplace DYNAMIC WORKPLACE DEVICE EXPLOSION ANALYTICS EVERYWHERE COMPLIANCE & CONTROLS
Microsoft O365 Transforming the Workplace HOW WE WORK OLD WAY NEW WAY BUSINESS VALUE Communicating with Colleagues Effectively Multiple Calls Multiple Emails Multiple Interruptions IMs Audio/Video Conference Discussion Boards Faster Communication Less Storage Cost Savings Finding Expertise, People & Knowledge Social Networks Connections Manual Skills Search IM/Presence Social Computing Enterprise Search No Geographic Limitations Share Employee Base Share Skills & Best Practices Scheduling & Conducting Efficient Meetings Traditional Meetings Multiple Emails Lack of Decision Making Online Meeting Workspace Centralized Information Recorded Outcomes More Transparency Information Stored & Shared Clear DM Process Effectively Sharing Information & Documents Email Multiple Documents Email Lots of Information Communication Overload Shared Document Location Updates in Real-Time IM for Live Meetings Accessible Information Higher Productivity Establish Culture of Sharing Increasing Innovation & Collaboration Multiple Calls Multiple Emails Communication Overload Share Updates Multiple Contacts IM Online Profile Informed employees Less Overhead Updates Shared Quickly
Microsoft O365 At a glance
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Microsoft O365 Customer Environment
Microsoft O365 Customer Case Study LARGE UNIVERSITY Profile: University with exponential email growth looking for cost effective yet administration-friendly Cloud email solution Business Challenge: Offload student and alumni email to the Cloud to reduce infrastructure, management burden and cost Solution: Leverage Microsoft Office 365 Exchange Online Results: Cost savings and predictable cost modeling for future Less infrastructure to manage now and later End-user adoption and satisfaction
Office 365 Lessons from the Field Not Including End-Users from the Beginning O365 as just a Technology Impact Not fully preparing infrastructure, identity, security, management Develop a Roadmap Understand Change Impact to the Organization User Adoption is key!!
Microsoft O365 Unique to Different Users MANAGING EXPECTATIONS IS CRITICAL TO ENSURING SUCCESS END USERS BUSINESS & IT LEADERS IT SUPPORT PROJECT TEAM High rate of user adoption to new tools, technology and processes Office365 benefits and features are maximized leading to innovation, speed and efficiency within the organization Business results realized Engage and manage stakeholders Communicate regularly via stakeholder meetings Identify and encourage the use of super users Understand Information Security Policies and communicate changes Engage throughout project Provide documentation for IT end user support Monitor help requests and provide troubleshooting documentation as needed Obtain key IT Help Desk metrics to determine lessons learned Collaborate throughout the project Share education documentation Define roles needed for ongoing support Create transition plans to ensure knowledge transfer
Microsoft O365 Successful Deployment FOCUS ON PEOPLE, PROCESS & TECHNOLOGY CHANGE MANAGEMENT Change Impact Training Use Cases BUSINESS VALUE Communications Process Optimization Migration Management TECHNOLOGY Assess Environment Design & Analysis Policies & Standards Mobile Device Management
Microsoft O365 SWC Project Approach ANALYZE & PLAN DESIGN & IMPLEMENT PILOT MIGRATION EXECUTION TRANSITION & SUPPORT
Cloud Service Model View CLOUD CONSUMERS Infrastructure Platform Software Office 365 \ Power BI Azure Azure SaaS PaaS IaaS
Windows Azure Cloud for Modern Business
Windows Azure Immediate Midmarket Impact HYBRID WITH O365 (ADFS, DIRECTORY SYNC)
Windows Azure Extend Your Infrastructure
Windows Azure Case Study MARKETING & FULFILLMENT COMPANY Profile: Innovative company trying to generate new revenue stream Business Challenge: Create competitive advantage by launching a new line of business application with minimal capital, time and resources Solution: Azure IaaS used to create the new application infrastructure via the Virtual Private Cloud model Results: Launched new application and created innovative revenue stream Virtually no capital investment in infrastructure to enable the application
Windows Azure DR & Recovery PRIVATE CLOUD STORSIMPLE WINDOWS AZURE
Windows Azure Recovery as a Services REPLICATION REPLICATION + RECOVERY + HOT STANDBY + + + ON PREM / STORSIMPLE
Windows Azure Develop, Test, Run Your Apps DEPLOY ANYWHERE WITH NO LOCK-IN START VMS AND APP DEVELOPMENT IN AZURE EASY VM PORTABILITY IF IT RUNS ON HYPER-V, IT RUNS IN WINDOWS AZURE
Windows Azure AppDev Case Study DIGITAL MARKETING FIRM Profile: Rapidly growing company, looking for innovative application platform to expand market share Business Challenge: Develop Cloud-based marketing services platform with minimal capital investment Solution: Azure AppDev team created a new marketing services application platform leveraging the Cloud Results: Customer able to reach larger group of target audience and generate new revenue stream Scalable, secure and manageable Cloud application platform with minimal infrastructure cost
Windows Azure O365 ADFS
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Azure Cloud Lessons from the Field Not Including End-Users from the Beginning Taking an Ad Hoc, Shotgun Approach Thinking the Cloud is Only About Saving $$$ Start Small and then Grow Include the Cloud in your Business Strategy -Cloud Fits All
Windows Azure Project Approach ANALYZE & PLAN DESIGN& IMPLEMENT PILOT MIGRATION EXECUTION TRANSITION & SUPPORT
Microsoft Power BI for Office 365 Microsoft Power BI for Office 365 Self-Service BI with the Familiarity of Office and the Power of the Cloud 1 Billion Office Users 1 in 4 enterprise customers on Office 365 Discover Analyze Visualize Share Find Q&A Mobile Scalable Manageable Trusted
Microsoft Power BI for Office 365 Microsoft Power BI for Office 365 Discover Search, access and transform public and internal data sources with Power Query Share Share data views and workbooks refreshable from on-premises and cloud based data sources, with Power BI Sites Analyze Easy data modeling and lightning fast in-memory analytics with Power Pivot Find Q&A Ask questions and get immediate answers with natural language query Visualize Bold new interactive data visualizations with Power View and Power Map Mobile Mobile access through HTML5 and touch optimized apps for Windows 8, RT and ios tablets Scalable Manageable Trusted
Introducing HDInsight HD Insight is Hadoop Distribution Available as a Windows Azure Service Empowers Organizations with New Insights on Previously Untouched Unstructured Data, While Connecting to the Most Widely Used BI Tools on the Planet
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BI Lessons from the Field Not Including End-Users from the Beginning Focusing only on Tools and not the Data Trying to Address Every Need in One Project Start Small and then Expand Include User Enablement Assets for Adoption Address Data Quality as part of your BI Strategy
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SWC s Approach At SWC we work with you to figure out the best way to leverage the Cloud
Cloud SWC Subject Matter Expertise and Cloud Compute Storage Network Security Business Continuity Systems Management Software Architecture SWC Subject Matter Expertise
SWC Cloud Advisory WHERE DO I START WITH THE CLOUD? No More Ad Hoc helps customers make sense out of the Cloud and set up a Cloud Game Plan
SWC Cloud Advisory Case Study REAL ESTATE COMPANY Profile: Growing organization with heavy dependence on technology Business Challenge: Ready to make large investment in infrastructure, needed guidance on whether the Cloud is a viable option Solution: SWC Cloud Advisory Services provided comprehensive analysis of Cloud options, technical feasibility, cost models, business and technology risks Results: Cloud options that make sense for the business Clear path toward the Cloud Apps and services can be migrated to the Cloud Apps and services that should stay on-premises Cloud Advisory
Get Started with Low Hanging Fruits CLOUD CONSUMERS Infrastructure Platform Software SOFTWARE (SaaS) Office 365 Exchange, Lync, SharePoint Power BI Cloud Based Business Intelligence PLATFORM (PaaS) Azure SQL / App Dev INFRASTRUCTURE (IaaS) Azure Infrastructure for New Applications, Development / Test Offsite Replication / Recovery of Critical Workloads, ADFS for O365
SWC Cloud Portfolio Our Cloud Solutions include: Cloud Advisory Network Cloud Recovery Cloud Software Cloud Cloud AppDev X laas RaaS SaaS PaaS
Next Steps with SWC Cloud Solutions SWC / MICROSOFT CLOUD STRATEGY Up to 1 Day of Microsoft-sponsored Cloud Assessment Focused on Microsoft Cloud Solutions Requirements Gathering Initial Design Thoughts Additional Services Scope Cloud Roadmap
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