Who’s Taking the Lead in Utility Cloud Computing?
There aren’t a lot of companies scrambling for the top of the hardware mountain, but the companies that use server hardware seem to grow like weeds. Cloud startups have been popping up all over the place, and there are plenty of established companies looking to expand their presence. Who will win in the long term? If history is any guide, whoever makes the best use of scale — and pairs that scale with the most accessible options — will win the day.
Which cloud companies offer their wares utility-style, whether bare-bones fashion or on top of a platform? Let’s look at the biggest, best, and brightest competitors in this cloudy arena…