On Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 8:29 AM, aki <
aki275@gmail.com> wrote:
> @Paul Kukubo, thanks for the input. Some of us very aware of the cloud
> opportunities and applications. Whether we take virtualization of data
> storage to creating terminal services, these environments exist. Whether SME
> or startups, they need cost cutting and affordable ways to maintain ICT
> continuity without breaking the bank.
>
> You bring a key point about Govt being the driver of data storage and
> management, yet there is a big disconnect between the private sector such as
> ISPs, Telcos, Developers and Govt. At this infant stage of clouding, in
> whatever context we may look at, Govt support is key as a catalyst of what
> cloud services could become. I strongly insist that all Govt projects should
> be kept within the borders and systems of KE. We need this ownership and
> aslo the ability to use the existing infrastructure. Govt needs to open up
> the world class data centre for private/public use and also its
> infrastructure like fiber so that anyone planning a system or such can know
> what the options are, besides other networks and services. There is no need
> to put up many data centres, if we already core ones in place.
>
> As govt representative, you also need to comeup with a development register
> that will notify Kenyans of planned projects and those interested can have
> ample planning and resource time to engage in such projects.
>
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> Rgds.
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