Thinking Forward about cloud computing | John Easton | TEDxLancasterU

One of the first people in the UK to have Internet access, John gives his view on recent technology developments and talks about the impact that cloud computing will have in the future on everyday life.

John Easton is an IBM Distinguished Engineer and lead Cloud Advisor in Europe. He is internationally known for his work helping commercial clients exploit scale distributed computing infrastructures, particularly those utilising new and emerging technologies. Over his time at IBM, John has led initiatives around hybrid systems, computational acceleration, grid computing, energy efficiency and mission-critical systems.

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