The Cloud Demystified

While cloud computing has been around for quite some time, using “the cloud†as a name has only recently become popular in mainstream computing. While it may sound mysterious, “the cloud†is actually a very simple way to describe Internet computing that occurs outside a personal or corporate firewall.

Cloud computing will have a major impact on how business is conducted. Cloud services provide an easy, cost-effective solution to problematic business functions, and many businesses have turned to the cloud to drive down costs.

This informative paper by Carmen P. Fleischauer describes:

• The perception of the cloud
• What is the cloud?
• Business benefits of moving to the cloud