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Dennis Morgan

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CEO/Consultant, DK Morgan Group

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Leadership skills. Focusing on Cloud and Virtual technologies as they relate to business processes and functions.

May 23, 2012

Dennis Morgan and 8 other people answered this question

Is Cloud Computing a technology driven wave or a business lead wave of change?

The hosting technology has improved significantly and businesses are looking for ways to reduce costs and simplify their massive investment in IT. IT is a necessary cost center. more

Information Technology

Cloud Computing

May 16, 2012

Dennis Morgan and 6 other people answered this question

How has cloud computing impacted the creativity of IT departments?

Once you eliminate the mundane IT work. The World is IT's oyster if management gets it. more

Information Technology

Cloud Computing

May 12, 2012

Dennis Morgan recommends this answer by Michael Schmier

What are the top 10 legacy business applications ripe for Cloud migration?

In my previous start-ups and here @focus we have primarily used the following:
- Server and Storage (i.e. Amazon)
- Cloud provisioning and monitoring (i.e. RightScale)
- User Interface Testing (i.e. www.UserTesting.com)
- CRM/SFA (i.e. SalesForce)
- Conferencing (i.e. Webex & Citrix)
- Payroll (i.e. ... more

Information Technology

Business Applications

Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing Applications

May 2, 2012

Dennis Morgan and 3 other people answered this question

What is keeping you from making the leap to a private cloud?

Their is no compelling reason not to. A Private Cloud could easily transform into a Hybrid Cloud which would allow you to leverage the Public Cloud for less critical security sensitive application. more

Cloud Computing

Private Cloud Computing

April 27, 2012

Dennis Morgan and 7 other people answered this question at this roundtable

Social Media and Content Marketing For Business Q&A [4/24 @ 11 am]

How do you get CEO and C-Suite to not just buy-in to social content, but participate?

All excellent comments. Good advice for the leadership team of companies of any size.

Content Marketing

April 20, 2012

Dennis Morgan and 6 other people answered this question at this roundtable

Defining Cloud Computing [2/23 @ 11 am]

Is cloud computing a technology or an IT service or both?

It is a service that you rent or pay-as-you-go from a Cloud provider. The Cloud provider provides the physical/logical IT infrastructure. You still need a roboust connection from your business or mobile users to the Cloud. more

Information Technology

Cloud Computing

Enterprise Computing

April 16, 2012

Dennis Morgan and 17 other people answered this question

What do you think the next big trend will be after cloud computing?

Trusted automation

Information Technology

Cloud Computing

April 12, 2012

Dennis Morgan and 5 other people answered this question

Who is winning? The government or Anonymous?

It is not clear who is winning. Both sides maybe are going after the wrong prize. more

Information Technology

April 10, 2012

Dennis Morgan and 3 other people answered this question

How do I know my business data can be secured by cloud providers?

It really boils down to Trust. Who do you trust to manage your sensitive documents. Do you even trust all the members of your IT staff that come into contact with these documents? If your trusted employeess do not want the manageability responsibilities of maintaining ... more

Information Technology

Cloud Computing

April 4, 2012

Dennis Morgan and 12 other people answered this question

Are you using cloud computing in your business?

I am utilitzing the Cloud whether I know it or not. Apple iCloud (I subscribe), Norton (Backup Cloud). Sprint (Cloud). Everything I do and will do in the future will be in the Cloud. It is a natural progression from past technologies. more

Information Technology

Cloud Computing

April 1, 2012

Dennis Morgan recommends this answer by Kai Pradel

Private vs Public Cloud: What's cheaper?

I don't think that it depends on the size of the organization so much, but rather on the application you are hosting. The cloud option in the long run is always more expensive because you are leasing resources. However, if your application needs to scale ... more

Information Technology

Cloud Computing

Private Cloud Computing

March 26, 2012

Dennis Morgan and 6 other people answered this question at this roundtable

Defining Cloud Computing [2/23 @ 11 am]

Is cloud inherently a disruptive technology, or is it simply giving a new name to old processes?

I agree with Andrew. The playing field is leveled for all. For new businesses it is probably a no- brainer. For large Corporations is can be very disruptive in a sense. The sense is how well they have positioned their IT assets. Poor management more ... more

Information Technology

Cloud Computing

Enterprise Computing

March 20, 2012

Dennis Morgan answered this question

How does public cloud computing work?

Public Cloud works by purchasing through a contract a Cloud service offered by Vendors like AWS, RackSpace, Microsoft, IBM and Oracle to name a few. Once you sign a contract then you are allowed to use their Cloud Services to host your computing needs. After ... more

Information Technology

Cloud Computing

March 16, 2012

Dennis Morgan and 1 other person answered this question

What is the easiest way to influence policy change within your organization?

Ideas to improve business bottom line should start with your manager. That would be my short answer. Good ideas are usually moved up the chain. But do become frustrated if feedback is not immediate. Sometimes ideas need to germinate. If an ideas has traction it ... more

Human Resources

March 7, 2012

Dennis Morgan and 2 other people answered this question at this roundtable

The Big BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Debate [2/2 @ 11 am]

Where do we draw the line between personal device access and access to company data?

I agree with InfoSight, Inc. last comments. Especially "get their job done easily and efficiently by managing the what, how, and why". Let me add that we need simplicity to enhance productivity. more

Information Technology

March 4, 2012

Dennis Morgan and 4 other people answered this question

What are some of the myths in cloud computing?

Cloud Computing is a very compelling technology for SMBs right now. Large Corporations seem to be attacking Cloud Computing from the Private Cloud perspective. Eventually moving to a Hybrid model.With that said, the blogs that I have been reading lately seems dispute the cost equation: ... more

Information Technology

Cloud Computing

March 4, 2012

Dennis Morgan is now following Amber King

Feb. 29, 2012

Dennis Morgan and 27 other people answered this question

What is a good reason for NOT switching to a cloud computing system?

Try it out. If you do not like the Cloud then stay with what you have. Your apps have to be service oriented first of all. If not then wait until they are and then consisder Cloud computing. Understand Virtualization too. Once you are ready ... more

Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing Costs

Cloud Computing Implementation

Cloud Computing Regulations

Feb. 21, 2012

Dennis Morgan and 24 other people answered this question

Why is cloud computing the least considered technology among datacenter professionals?

Read a recent article about CIO fears about the cloud. One is the term Cloud itself. It scares most of them and the definition of the Cloud is not clear in their minds. Two their current application structure is not amenable to the Cloud if ... more

Barriers to Entry

Cloud Computing

Feb. 1, 2012

Dennis Morgan and 1 other person answered this question at this roundtable

Managing Cloud Spend, Maximizing ROI [2/1 @ 1 pm]

What are some helpful tools for tracking cloud spend?

Start with dashboard technology from the vendors themself like AWS and Microsoft and others and the expand your monitoring criteria to 3rd Party Vendor like RightScale and others. more

Information Technology

Cloud Computing

Cloud Spend Management

Jan. 31, 2012

Dennis Morgan and 2 other people answered this question

Is it still too early to define PaaS standards?

Standards are always good and the earlier they are developed the better in my past experiences. You need standard APIs for developers and the like. Without them their is proprietary chaos. more

Information Technology

Cloud Computing

Jan. 24, 2012

Dennis Morgan and 2 other people answered this question

What are some must-attend tradeshows or conferences for information security professionals?

All great conferences. Good list. I like the Cloud Expo but more for Vendor relationship. Some education tracks are okay. It is maturing. more

Information Technology

Jan. 19, 2012

Dennis Morgan and 10 other people answered this question

What are some of the first services or applications in an enterprise that should be deployed in the cloud?

Excellent points Faiz. You need to map out your objectives like you mentioned. Otherwise you will not now if you succeed. more

Information Technology

Cloud Computing

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