AN OVERVIEW OF CLOUD COMPUT ING AND KNOWLED GE MANAGEMENT

Abstract

Cloud computing is a new concept in our knowledge-based society. Combining Äúthe c loudÄù with ÄúcomputingÄù term you can describe an updated version of utility computing based on virtual servers available over the Internet. Cloud computing technologies allow for a variety of services, including business application, storage capacity etc. Large data canters deliver on-demand, resources as a service, eliminating the need for investments in specific hardware, software, or on data centre infrastructure by reducing costs. On the other hand, knowledge management (KM) comprises a range of strategies and practices used in a knowledge-based organization to identify, create, represent, distribute, and provide solution on adoption of experiences referring the knowledge utility. Managers can apply those new technologies in the contest of intellectual capital management to lower the costs and increase the benefits. This paper presents an overview of the new concept and the major implications in our lives , giving some examples of cloud computing applications. ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR Copyright of Buletin Stiintific is the property of "Nicolae Balcescu" Land Forces Academy and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

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