Cloud Computing: Beyond the Hype Second Edition

Everybody is talking about cloud computing, but are they really saying anything you need to hear? Can the cloud actually help your business become more agile, innovative, and profitable? Is the promise of cloud more hype than substantive? Cloud Computing: Beyond the Hype answers these questions and many more with a no-nonsense, business-savvy tour of the cloud computing landscape. Topics discussed include the pros and cons of cloud computing, making the economic case, developing a cloud strategy, combining private and public cloud resources, and managing and securing your cloud. Full of practical examples and insights from industry experts, Cloud Computing: Beyond the Hype provides a solid launching point to seize new opportunities for both you and your organization.