Cloud Computing: Emerging technologies and the future of business
September 24, 2015
Grazed from TheStack. Author: Chris Kelly.
What does it mean to have agility with cloud computing and how can it be an advantage for enterprises? Agility is not a new concept in the IT industry. However, the proliferation of cloud computing has shone a spotlight on how technology is enabling companies to be more agile. When CIOs and CTOs refer to agility in the context of cloud computing, it can mean two things.
The first is a reference to cloud agility in the technological sense: The ability to achieve true cloud agility is tied to the rapid deployment of computer resources. Cloud environments have the capability to provide new compute instances or storage in minutes, compared to weeks or months taken in traditional IT shops…
The second type is business agility that is fostered by cloud computing. With comprehensive cloud strategy and solutions in place, enterprises are more optimized to roll out new offerings, or even manage existing business processes, as efficiently as possible…
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