Cloud Computing: The Why of Cloud

The Why of Cloud

Why cloud? A less expensive version of IT as it now exists isn't the answer. In this research, we discuss the destination for the cloud and what IT Leaders need to think about en route.

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The Why of Cloud

The cloud will change IT as nothing before it has. It may end up removing the last vestiges of the captive IT organization that "owns" its enterprise as surely as the enterprise owns IT. CIOs are right to start addressing it now. They can't afford to be caught unaware by it, no matter how and when they choose to incorporate the cloud into the enterprise.

Gartner Analyst David Mitchell Smith discusses cloud computing and the specific focus areas that decision makers need to understand.

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Cloud Computing: Economic, Financial and Service Impact on IT Planning Assumptions

8 December 2011

Finance-savvy IT and business leaders who are not concerned about the financial implications of cloud computing should be. The IT management, financial and organization implications of cloud computing can represent a big risk or opportunity for technology-enabled enterprises.

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Cloud Computing

The Why of Cloud

FEATURED RESEARCH

Gartner Analyst David Mitchell Smith discusses cloud computing and the specific focus areas that decision makers need to understand.

Why Cloud?

Cloud Computing: Economic, Financial and Service Impact on IT Planning Assumptions

Cloud Computing: Economic, Financial and Service Impact on IT Planning Assumptions

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