Standard Applications VS. Cloud Applications Presented For Moana Co.March 1, 2013

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Agenda •Definition of standard application vs. cloud computing

•Pros and Cons of Microsoft Office vs. Google Apps

•Estimated pricing

•Our Recommendations NaluHou

Definitions •Standard applications are downloaded and accessed directly on the hard drive of each computer

•“Cloud” computing is a general term for anything that involves delivering hosted services over the internet. All applications would be accessed through the internet

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Microsoft Office And Google Apps Provide

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Spreadsheet

program

Word Processor

Image Viewer

Address Book Calendar

Continued

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Collaborative editing

Spam filter

RSS feeds

Microsoft Office Pros•Majority of employees will already know how to operate these applications

•Database Management System & desktop Publishing software

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Microsoft Office Cons •Formatted to be used on a Windows computer (example: Dell) •No graphic editor •No technical support 24/7 •Need to purchase Microsoft 365 in order to collaborate using Microsoft apps over the internet

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Google Apps Pros•Universal, can be accessed anywhere in the world •Reduces hassle of installing/upgrading software on each, individual computer •Cost efficient •Can be used on all computer types •24/7 technical support

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Google Apps Cons •Inaccessible if internet connection is unavailable •Greater chance of your company data being shared over the internet•Third-party factor •New people need to learn how to use it and greater possibility of future changes

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Microsoft Office PricingPriced for 50 users •Professional Plus 2013: $499 per computer= $24,950 •Home and Business 2013: $219 per computer= $10,950

• No monthly fee • Special bulk pricing available after consulting with a Microsoft

representative

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Google Apps Pricing Priced for 50 users

•Google Apps for Business • $5/ per user/ month= $250/ month and $3,000/ year

•Google Apps for Business with Vault• $10/ per user/ month=$500/ month and $6,000/

year

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RecommendationsGoogle Apps •Cheaper, for the amount of users you have compared to the Microsoft Office price

•Universal and can be accessed anywhere around the world

• Can be used on all computer types. No other software is needed unlike Microsoft Office

•Provide 24/7 technical support. Microsoft Office does not provide this service

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Summary Now you are familiar with….•What is the difference is between standard applications and cloud computing. •The differences between Microsoft Office and Google Apps. •The pros and cons of each software. • What our team recommends what will work best with your company.

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Works Cited "Apps for Business." Google Apps. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Feb. 2013.

"Microsoft Office 2013 Pricing Revealed." TechSpot. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Feb. 2013.

"Now Comparing Microsoft Office Professional Vs Google Apps." Www.venturebeat.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Feb. 2013.

Rouse, Margaret. "Cloud Computing." Search Cloud Computing. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Feb. 2013.

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