Cloud Computing: A concise analysis of the fallacy

Grazed from CloudPro. Author: Editorial Staff.

"Cloud Computing" – it’s been a hot topic for the past few years. Despite the amount of press it receives, many people still don’t understand the "cloud" fully. There is a substantial amount of confusion, overlap, and even misinformation about the "cloud." First, is the common misconception that there is a single "cloud." Even worse is the assumption that the "cloud" is safe. It may be, but do your homework. While I’m not a huge fan of clichés, especially those that end in a preposition – "you get what you pay for" really applies here.

While the typical intended audience of my blog is highly technical, I decided to write this article for IT decision makers where their primary role may not be IT. Given my professional experience speaking to clients, prospects, sales staff – as well as my service delivery, technical architecture and educational background it is intended to be well rounded for the person who is familiar with business concepts and IT service management. As someone who speaks to customers and sales people regularly, one of the questions I get asked most often is:…

What is the Cloud?

Let’s get it straight. There is no "cloud", unless you’re referring to this definition: Cloud. noun. A fluffy white mass of water vapor floating above you in the sky

Much like the fluffy water vapor, there are many shapes, sizes, and levels of computing "clouds." The media, some service providers and other misinformed individuals may lead you to believe that there is one "cloud", but do not let yourself be fooled Mr. or Mrs. Decision-maker…there isn’t one cloud…

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