Winning a cloud business case debate
January 8, 2015
Grazed from TechTarget. Author: David Linthicum.
Creating a business case for cloud computing has always been tough. And as cloud continues to evolve, putting its true value on paper won’t become any easier in 2015. Cloud technology often provides a great deal of value and quickly pays for itself. If you’re concerned that your cloud business case is weak, then it could become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Some companies may not benefit from cloud or see the anticipated return on investment. To build a strong cloud business case, it’s important to consider these three issues:
1. Cloud deployment data points suggest the value of cloud computing has morphed in new and unexpected directions. Initially, the cloud’s value was allowing organizations to move from a Capex to an Opex model. Today, it’s more about the cost of ownership and cost of risk…
2. The business case for cloud computing varies based on the company type, and its existing and future IT resource needs…
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