IBM's cloudMatrix portal
IBM's approach with cloudMatrix is to enable enterprises to buy public cloud services, manage virtual infrastructure and plan. IBM will wind up selling rival infrastructure as a service from the likes of AWS, Google and Microsoft.
The storefront
Here's a look at the cloudMatrix procurement page and services available. You can sort by provider as well as requirements.
Configure cloud services
When a service is selected you can configure and get real-time cost estimates.
Pricing totals
Here's a Hadoop instance being acquired with monthly cost estimates based on configuration.
Routing a cloud service for budget approval
Once a service is procured it is routed for approval. Here's an instance that needs to be approved. The goal is to add more governance to cloud procurement.
Approval screen
With everyone signed off, the AWS instance is all set.
Cloud architecture
Once an instance is procured, there are architecture tools to see how it fits in your landscape as well as dependencies.
Mixing services
Cloud services can be mixed with other disaster recovery functions and infrastructure options.
Cloud cost estimates by category
Once a cluster of cloud services is built cost estimates are available for any application.
Cloud chargeback tracking
IBM's cloudMatrix excels at financial details such as chargebacks to departments based on app usage.
Is your app cloud ready?
Enterprises can use cloudMatrix modeling tools to determine cloud readiness and best infrastructure options.
Cloud readiness scoring
Here's another look at cloud readiness scores.
Cloud benefits examined
Cloud benefits scores are based on items such as availability, reliability and ability to scale.
Cloud deployment bill of materials
Deployments have estimated bill of materials. These estimates are handy when pitching a cloud project and determining returns on investment.
Comparing cloud providers
As IBM expands into IT as a service it is aiming to be a broker to other cloud services. Here's a cost analysis.
Cloud comparisons based on more than costs
Requirement comparisons are just as important as raw costs.
Cost analysis for cloud changes
IBM models the costs associated with changing a cloud deployment or architecture.
Ongoing cloud management
Once cloud applications and infrastructure are set up they can be optimized based on governance, costs and other factors.