Chapter 383 Big Data and Cloud Computing

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"Before there was cloud computing, or cloud storage, we had to spend $3,000 or $5,000 to meet the requirements. Now that we have cloud storage, let's say we spend 100 Hong Kong dollars to buy 100G cloud storage space, and 200 or 300 Hong Kong dollars to buy 500G storage space, then we have virtually saved nine-tenths or even more money. The same is true when we need more computing resources. From people to enterprises, from enterprises to countries, the truth is also figured out. ”

"I have briefly talked about the concept and application of cloud computing, and then we will talk about its composition. Cloud computing, cloud storage, cloud interconnection, the three words have 'cloud', so the cloud is the core, and the last two words are specific applications. So what is a cloud, and what does a cloud consist of?"

"According to our research, the cloud consists of five parts: network, server, storage, application software and services. These five parts make up one cloud, one, two, more clouds, which are connected to each other through a network to form a larger cloud. All computing and information are processed, exchanged, and stored in this cloud. This huge cloud can provide you with hundreds of billions of computing resources per second, and the cloud with such powerful computing power can simulate nuclear explosions, pre-climate change, and market trends. Users access the data center through computers, laptops, mobile phones, etc., and perform calculations according to their own needs. … This is cloud computing. ”

After a pause, Guo Shouyun breathed a sigh of relief, "Let's move on to big data. What is big data? We look at the big from the small. In fact, we live in a world of data. Why? Because each of us generates countless amounts of data every day. However, it was limited to technology before, and this data was rarely discovered and applied to generate business value. But with advances in the internet, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and hardware technology, this will change completely. ”

"As I said earlier, each of us generates countless data every day, and there are more than 6 billion people in the world. The data generated by these more than 6 billion people can be called 'big data'. So, we can come to the concept from this: big data is a collection of huge amounts of data. ”

So how does big data generate business value? Here's a very simple example: we know that everyone's preferences and behaviors are different. When you shop or search online, these differences will be reflected through data, and after the company obtains this data, it will analyze and manage it, and then make personalized recommendations based on your preferences and behavioral habits. For example, if you like history books, when you go to the book purchase page, the recommended list will show you more history books for you to choose from. This greatly saves you time in searching for books and improves efficiency. Of course, this involves user privacy, so we will obtain the user's consent before performing such services. ”

"Personalized recommendation is only one of the business applications of big data, and many other applications include segmentation of customer groups, simulated environments, data search, etc. In addition, big data is a collection of huge amounts of data, so in order to accurately analyze this data, it is necessary to have a cloud computing that can calculate excess data. Therefore, cloud computing and big data are like two sides of the same coin, and the two complement each other and are inside and outside each other. ”

That's my simple explanation of big data and cloud computing, and I hope it will help you deepen your understanding. ”

Soon, the second questioner stood up. Judging by where he is, it is clear that he is not an ordinary student.

"Hello, Mr. Guo. I'm Yeung Yuk-chun, General Manager of Public Affairs at HK Electric. ”

"Hello!"

"Your speech and commentary just now were very good. I would like to ask, aren't you afraid that after you candidly talk about these experiences and analysis of the future, more consortiums will join the competition with Apple, Ruby, Google and Amazon in the field of big data and cloud computing?"

"To tell you the truth, I was really scared when I was poor and white before. But now I'm happy to see that kind of competition come along. Because we all know that great companies cannot be born in a closed environment. Competition is the driving force for enterprise progress. And, even if Ruby and Google lose this competition, I regret it, but I don't think it's a mistake. Because, rather than winning or losing a company, I care more about the progress of the whole society. If more competition can make big data and cloud computing come early and mature, then I am glad to hear about it!"

The third questioner was again replaced by a student.

"Hello Mr. Guo, I am Fan Yi, a fourth-year student majoring in financial engineering at the University of Hong Kong Chinese. I would like to ask you a more detailed causal relationship between Internet finance and a cashless society? Moreover, you just said that Internet finance is forcing banks to reform, but the financial industry is the foundation of a country, and there are countless interest groups in it. How can Internet finance make the other party change instead of being stifled when it touches the interests of the other party?"

After listening, Guo Shouyun deliberately glanced at the other party, but because of the distance, he couldn't see the other party's appearance clearly. But he remembered the name Fan Yi. Because, there are not many people who can think about it in such detail and dare to say it in public.

"The causal relationship between Internet finance and cashless society, I have just said. Of course, I didn't go into too much detail because of the time, which is also where everyone wonders. In fact, there are two basic conditions between Internet finance and the infinite new society: first, wearable devices. Second, faster 4G networks. ”

"Wearable devices, or mobile devices, we can understand the miniaturization of computers, small to the same function, but similar to mobile phones or watches, we can easily carry them with us and scan the code on the street to pay. When this payment method becomes common and widespread, a cashless society will also come. As for the 4G network, it's actually quite simple. Payments require a high level of speed. After all, if you buy something with your phone, if you don't get the account for a minute, the boss may be in a hurry. ”

"Regarding the resistance of interest groups, I would like to say that when social change comes, it is impossible for anyone to change this historical trend, and resistance will only delay its arrival, but it will never prevent it from coming. Moreover, negotiation is a good way to resolve disputes. I believe that there are many ways for us to deal with it. ”