The Rewards of Cloud Computing Integration

Grazed from Business2Community. Author: Lindsey Nelson.

I know you have heard a lot about the “alleged” results of cloud computing, but as more and more businesses actually try it we now have hard data. Think of cloud computing like an entertainment system. It’s comprised of many different pieces, each working well by plugging into what you already have.

But the wow factor only truly arrives when you have a fully integrated, end-to-end system, working together to produce the perfect movie night. Cloud computing integration in business is no different. Did you know 79% of senior business and IT executives expected “meaningful improvements as a result of cloud initiatives” in the areas of “innovation, speed, and efficiency of processes”?…

This statistic is from an Oxford Economics and SAP study covering the importance of the platform approach, the benefits of integration, and how some companies are managing the approach. Why cloud computing integration is essential Many executives and business people alike think that cloud computing is as simple as activating a service with a credit card. But integration provides key benefits that siloed subscriptions cannot…

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