Cloud Computing
Gartner defines cloud computing as a style of computing where scalable and elastic IT-enabled capabilities are delivered as a service using Internet technologies. First and foremost is the concept of delivering services (that is, results as opposed to components).
Link to Gartner's cloud computing definition
Cloud Computing Events
Application Architecture, Development & Integration Summit
- 21-22 June 2012
- London, UK
- The Gartner Application Architecture, Development & Integration Summit provides you with a forum to meet your peers, Gartner analysts and providers to discuss your hottest topics including cloud computing, modernization, governance and more.
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IT Infrastructure, Operations & Management Summit
- 5-7 June 2012
- Orlando, FL
- Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Management Summit provides strategic and tactical guidance as you navigate the most critical I&O trends and technologies impacting your enterprise today.
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Cloud Computing Webinars
The Evolution of Cloud Computing Into an Essential IT Strategy
- Hosted by Daryl C. Plummer
- Managing VP & Gartner Fellow
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How Web and Cloud Computing Will Drive Your IT Strategies
- Hosted by David Mitchell Smith
- Managing VP & Gartner Fellow
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Cloud Computing Research
Cloud Computing Innovation Key Initiative Overview
22 July 2011
This overview provides a high-level description of the Cloud Computing Innovation Key Initiative. Use this guide to understand what you need to do to prepare for this initiative.
Predicts 2012: Mobile and Cloud Computing Set to Transform Enterprise and Consumer Security Markets
14 November 2011
The information security market will be impacted by the increasing security requirements end users will have in relation to consumerization of IT, expansion of new mobile platforms and cloud computing.
Hype Cycle for Cloud Computing
27 July 2010
Cloud computing continues to be the most hyped subject in IT today. We look at the different aspects of the topic and where they are on Gartner's Hype Cycle.
Key Issues for Cloud Computing, 2011
1 April 2011
Cloud computing offers many potential benefits, but users must beware of the risks and vendor marketing spin. This research updates Gartner's cloud computing research agenda.
