Saturday, January 26, 2013

The Practical Future of the Cloud

The European Cloud Marketplace

An EC Plan for the Future of Cloud

How to Realize Your Cloud Ambitions

The idea of cloud computing started to emerge before the internet was invented. Yet 50 years later, the cloud industry is suffering from a lack of standardization and clarity. What's the solution? Has the EC got it right with their new cloud strategy? This week we look at the practical future of the cloud and how the EC plans to shape the future of the industry. Do you think the EC's plans are taking the cloud industry in the direction? Let us know on our LinkedIn page.

Cloud Shopping

Cloud computing is not a new concept in IT, but the cloud industry is still in its infancy. The complexity of the cloud industry and non-standardization of cloud service providers makes it difficult to make informed decisions regarding cloud implementation. This article discusses the risks that the European Commission hopes to mitigate with its new cloud strategy. Discover how the EC plans to prevent 'lock in' by a cloud provider. Find out more here.

Cloud Roadmap

Now that the European Commission has announced its new cloud strategy, will other countries follow suit? Solidification of the cloud should be good for Europe, but what are the implications for the rest of the world? Understand the technological challenges that have been preventing Europe from reaching a key position in the global cloud market and find out how the European Commission intends to overcome them. Read the full report now.

Cloud Implementation

Cloud options must be researched, a realistic business case built, and a plan developed before a cloud strategy can be successfully implemented. However, the fragmented state of the cloud industry makes practical decisions difficult to make. Where do you start in making a decision about the cloud? Which cloud model will deliver fastest returns? Get practical advice on how to move your company into the cloud. Click through to find out more.