The Cloud will eat our Children

[OwlHoot]

Interesting article Public cloud will grow when experienced IT folks DIE.

But I was thinking the other day that once IPV6 becomes prevalent won't these startups, or any sensible individual, find it more prudent to host their own miniature "cloud", using static IPv6 addresses that will then be two a penny and accessible from anywhere?

In a moment of cynicism I even wondered if ISPs etc are postponing IPv6 adoption precisely in fear of the atomisation (or condensation if you like) of this supposed cloud, with people and companies wisely taking back control of their own data.

Anyone who relies on a 3rd party for storage of their indispensable data is either very ignorant, or rash, or gullible beyond belief, and most likely all three.

[eek]

Anyone who relies on a 3rd party for storage of their indispensable data is either very ignorant, or rash, or gullible beyond belief, and most likely all three.

Most people who don't rely on a 3rd party for backups of their indispensable data could be in for a surprise down the line.

[doodab]

But I was thinking the other day that once IPV6 becomes prevalent won't these startups, or any sensible individual, find it more prudent to host their own miniature "cloud", using static IPv6 addresses that will then be two a penny and accessible from anywhere?

I don't think a lack of address space is the main driver for people buying in cloud services. A static IP address isn't exactly expensive, I have 8 of them included in my £35 a month broadband package. A geographically dispersed, scalable, resilient IT infrastructure on the other hand does tend to cost a few bob.