How to Turn the Promise of the Cloud into an Operational Reality

In recent years, there has been a great deal of discussion about cloud computing and its value to businesses of all sizes. But when people talk about working in the cloud, what does that really mean? The real question for most organizations is this—how does one turn the promise of the cloud into an operational reality?

The key is found in cloud-based computing services. Cloud-based computing services are applications and infrastructure based in the cloud and accessible to users over the Internet.

This paper by David Talbott explains:

• 3 basic service models for cloud-based services
• 6 advantages of cloud-based computing
• How to avoid potential problems