[March 05, 2009] Dot Net Solutions: Seeding The Cloud: Dot Net Works With Microsoft On New Operating System Tweet Mar 05, 2009 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Until now "cloud computing" has meant expensive centralised storage of documents or access to hosted applications. With the term cloud used as a metaphor for the Internet, "cloud computing" can be defined as Internet based development, incorporating Web 2.0, and use of computer technology to provide dynamically scalable and often virtualised resources as an Internet service. This means that users need not have knowledge of, expertise in, or control over the technology infrastructure "in the cloud" that supports them.[8] The cloud is an exciting evolution in computing as it is expected to revolutionise the way that data is stored and managed. However, it has, until now, presented a huge barrier in terms of up-front investment in infrastructure and skills. Windows Azure and Wikipedia - an enormous application A new cloud computing platform will reach the market in 6-12 months time. The new platform is being developed by DataMicrosoft with Windows Azure as a new operating system running on a new global network of data centres. To showcase the power of the cloud, Dot Net Solutions Ltd., a Windsor-based software development company, was selected to work with Microsoft in Redmond, Washington. Together they have been writing an application to analyse Wikipedia, the popular online encyclopaedia. This application is so enormous that any attempt to load it up in its entirety would immediately overload normal servers. Since security is foremost with the cloud itself and Wikipedia, Dan Scarfe, CEO of Dot Net Solutions, explains: "It's of course natural for companies to fear for the security of their data. However, when you compare the security of a server sitting in your office behind a couple of locks to the security to a data centre, the arguments become less compelling. Data centres are truly modern-day castles and I for one would rather have my data there." Noting that some data centres are the size of three football pitches, he adds: "By managing data on the cloud, companies can rest assured that it is in the hands of the most skilled security consultants in the world. The cloud offers such a degree of simplicity and cost effectiveness that I expect us to see more and more data being managed by the cloud over the next five years." Lower cost, key markets The system allows service providers and companies on-demand access to this infrastructure, renting only the processing power they use. In fact, to create these cloud applications, companies will use exactly the same tools that are available today. No re-skilling is needed. The two key markets for this operating system include businesses looking to launch new products and services quickly and cheaply without having to invest in their own infrastructure or worry about scaling it up as demand for their service grows. It will also benefit larger companies with peak data processing requirements for short periods of time. Notes to editors Dot Net Solutions is a software development company that specialises in producing tailored software solutions for companies that operate across a variety of sectors, including legal, financial, air, travel, transport, logistics and automotive. Their customer base is large corporations and small to medium sized companies seeking to differentiate themselves in the market through the quality of their IT systems. For further information, visit the website at http://www.dotnetsolutions.ltd.uk/ CONTACT: Dot Net Solutions WWW: http://www.dotnetsolutions.ltd.uk Julia Shipperley, Flame Public Relations Tel: +44 (0)207 233 7578 Kully Dhadda, Flame Public Relations e-mail: [email protected] M2 Communications Ltd disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected]. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]