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Denis O’Sullivan
Director, NetworkedWorld
Chair Supply Chain Integration Technology Forum, CILT UK
+44-(0)7710-820979
Technology that promises easier, faster, cheaper computing for all
“Cloud computing will change how you work and play, and how much it will cost to do both. Essentially it divorces computing services from your computer hardware and shifts them to a server, or several servers, on the internet; somewhere in the ether. Hence the cloud. Your data is accessible from anywhere, and from any device: from your laptop, your mobile phone, an internet café or from your granny’s laptop.”
The Times Leader Column, November 6th 2008.
Ahead in the Clouds
What is Cloud computing?
Cloud computing moves computing from the desk top to remote computers.
Different computing devices such as personal computers, personal digital assistants, handheld devices and cell phones connect to remote computers through wired or wireless connections.
What is the difference between:
� Web enabled technology
� Web enabled applications
� On-Demand applications
� Utility computing
� Software as a Service
� Cloud Computing?
What is the difference between:
� Web enabled technology
� Web enabled applications
� On-Demand applications
� Utility computing
� Software as a Service
� Cloud Computing?
Not a great deal of
difference!
These are in effect terms
for identical or very
similar application
technologies
Financial Benefits
Traditional on-premises software Software as a Service
Multi-site logistics
operations Complicated set up
Standard feature, easy to set-up and
use
SC visibility Only with hindsight
Real time, enabling event
management
SC collaboration
Difficult, real time knowledge not
available
Real time, accessible to all
authorised personnel internally and
externally
Accessibility Limited to office premises Any time, any location, 24x7
Which size company
is it designed for?
Tends to be either expensive (i.e. for
large companies) or poor in
functionality for small companies
Because of Pay-as-you-Go model,
suitable for companies of all sizes
with same in-depth functionality
General Benefits
On-premises software Cloud Computing
PricingPerpetual license + maintenance +
support
Pay as you use transaction or
subscription costing and features
Capital expenditure Software licenses, hardware None
Cost of entry Very high Very low. virtually ZERO investment risk
Return on investmentProlonged, based on full licence and
hardware costsRapid, based on low up-front costs
Total cost of ownership
High but difficult to measure because
of many components and hidden
costs
Low and totally visible. Costs all
included in Pay-as-you-Go fees
Hidden and additional
costs
Hardware, support, maintenance,
installation, customisation
No hidden costs; low configuration
costs
Cost to benefit time High based on high up-front costs Low based on low up-front costs
Budgeting Capital expenditure Operating costs, flexible basis
Tax implicationsCapital allowances; VAT paid up
front
Costs 100% tax deductible; VAT
deferred.
General Benefits
On-premises software Cloud Computing
How easy to adapt the
latest and most recent
technology
developments?
Most NEW technologies are
developed for the web and
traditional software is not
designed for this.
Takes advantage of web tools (WEB2.0,
Google Maps, search tools) and mobile
technology including iPhone, GPS
phones and hand-helds, track and trace
equipments
CapacityBought and paid for upfront
(software, hardware)
Provided and paid for on an as needed
basis
Database backup User has to plan and implement Provided automatically
Deployment Difficult and expensive: servers,
training, installation
Easy: accessible by any browser-enabled
device. Intuitive to use.
What is logixcentral?
Scheduling in the Cloud !
logixcentral is a new generation of vehicle scheduling software,
providing a web-based service developed on leading-edge routing
technology delivered to you in a simple, easy-to-use system in a cost
effective package.
� Save up to 25% of your distribution costs!
� Reduce your mileage
� Use less vehicles and fuel
� Reduce your carbon footprint
� Improve your customer service
� Have better control of the logistics process
� Plan when and where you want to : not fixed to your desk
logixcentral Maps
logixcentral: route optimisation
logixcentral: detailed route plans
logixcentral: Reports & Dashboards
logixcentral: Delivery Profitability & Excel interface
Can Cloud Computing improve logistics efficiency ?
� Rapid service delivery…via your browser.
� Every user is using the same version…consistent & predicable
results.
� Rapid ROI…based on low up-front costs.
� In depth & simple KPI Reporting…MS Excel & HTML
� Reduce your mileage…Optimised route building.
� Use less vehicles and fuel…Optimised use of resources.
� Can be used whenever you want from any computer with
internet access.