tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347475223921525040.post4500084746766085678..comments2024-03-17T22:59:40.758-07:00Comments on PLM on My Brain: Guest Post: What to Consider when Looking for Cloud-Based PLM SoftwareJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443020413402470123noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347475223921525040.post-37636248570747927822013-01-05T01:55:21.082-08:002013-01-05T01:55:21.082-08:00GNAX provides cloud hosting services, colocation d...GNAX provides cloud hosting services, colocation data center and cloud computing services for enterprises and companies across the globe. http://gnax.net/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347475223921525040.post-60583695465134509422012-04-26T08:23:11.263-07:002012-04-26T08:23:11.263-07:00PLM isn't just about files people! It's a...PLM isn't just about files people! It's about business applications spanning the entire product lifecycles. Therefore, to Jim's point, a hybrid approach, where files can be dealt with appropriately, is where we've place our bets. As to Jerry's point, however, if we were for a moment to limit the conversation to files (rather than to PLM), I agree. It should be automatic. PDM just gets in the way!Stephen Bodnarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03886374857687131834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347475223921525040.post-48471919686337730742012-04-24T04:45:48.565-07:002012-04-24T04:45:48.565-07:00Jerry,
Thanks for the comment!
Yes, I agree with...Jerry,<br /><br />Thanks for the comment!<br /><br />Yes, I agree with you. The bottom line is getting access to my data. I suppose we could store the files on the planet Mars, if that was feasible and safe.<br /><br />I think there are some advantages that users would notice with files that are stored on the cloud, such as enhanced collaboration, support for mobility, scalability for big data, and so forth.<br /><br />But, you are right: users don't care where the files are stored, as long as they can get them when they need them.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347475223921525040.post-47297030537894330442012-04-23T13:52:45.563-07:002012-04-23T13:52:45.563-07:00Jim,
As a user, I just want to "open" o...Jim,<br /><br />As a user, I just want to "open" or “save” the file. <br /><br />I don’t care if the file is stored on my local hard disk, stored on a shared disk in a closet down the hall, or stored on the cloud in Washington.<br />My IT groups job is to ensure that I have availability and security. <br /><br />Availability to me means that the file is available to me 99.99% of the time, and that if there is a hardware issue somewhere, they have backups of the data that can be restored quickly.<br />Security means that I own the decryption key, and that only I can see the contents of the file.<br /><br />Jerry Sarfati<br />These thoughts and opinions are my own, and not that of my employer.Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749710571074922920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347475223921525040.post-59086724717651574262012-04-23T08:12:54.663-07:002012-04-23T08:12:54.663-07:00Oleg,
Thanks for the comments. I think there will...Oleg,<br /><br />Thanks for the comments. I think there will be some interesting options for PLM in the cloud. There may be a need for some understanding of unique PLM needs for these "pure cloud" providers, but there are certainly many potential options that could be successful.<br /><br />I think that PLM will always need some type of hybrid approach; what that is, may be hard to say today.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347475223921525040.post-17896770873609282592012-04-23T08:04:22.603-07:002012-04-23T08:04:22.603-07:00Jim, great writeup! I think, the question of reven...Jim, great writeup! I think, the question of revenue models for cloud PLM is still questionable. Newcomers and "pure cloud" vendors are proposing radically new business models. Existing providers are looking how to rationalize the packages. <br /><br />http://beyondplm.com/2012/04/12/will-cfo-like-cloud-plm/<br /><br />It will be interesting how PLM will switch to ClouD PLM... <br /><br />Best, OlegOleghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630677203590821263noreply@blogger.com