Cloud Computing, January 2010

This TecTrends Reporter considers the opportunities and challenges posed by cloud computing as an important new development in information technology. One of the most promising new computing models to emerge in the recent past, cloud computing refers to the use of computing resources owned and operated by third-party providers that are available on-demand. A way of increasing capacity or adding new capabilities without investing in new infrastructure, cloud computing is a very appealing concept for IT managers. Still at an early stage in its evolution, cloud computing is already being offered by a diverse group of providers including Amazon.com, IBM, and Salesforce.com. How is cloud computing pushing beyond older models like utility computing and software-as-a-service? What challenges face this new approach to information services and data center management? The Cloud Computing TecTrends Reporter considers both the opportunities and challenges posed by this important new development in information technology.

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Cloud Computing
Computer Equipment
Laptops
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Acer Inc
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Digium Inc
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Google Voice
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