In the information technology world, perhaps no topic today is receiving more
attention than cloud computing. Unlike the days of the past where cloud
computing was once perceived as a cost-effective, flexible option for small
to mid-sized companies, in 2012 cloud computing will dig even deeper into the
enterprise as more executives embrace and move to a cloud managed services
model.
Today, the cloud services model is shifting from just the delivery of
capacity to the delivery of improved business results - or capability. This
shift is due to the cloud customer's demands for more than just technology to
solve business challenges, but rather a desire to improve their business
results - all delivered via the cloud.
Even though cloud computing relies heavily on high-quality computing
resources, stringent IT protocols and the latest technology advancements,
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