Why use a cloud broker? To clear the fog of acquisition
June 28, 2014
Grazed from TechPageOne. Author: Ann Newman.
I’ll take a storage service from Amazon, a test environment from Google and a cloud burst from Microsoft. I’d also like a Dell Cloud Manager with a side of support services — hold the mayo. Brokers can make cloud services acquisition as easy as ordering a burger with fries and a shake.
Cloud services brokers (CSBs) aren’t likely to offer fries on the menu, but they do simplify — and often add value — to the cloud procurement process.
What is a cloud services broker?…
A broker is a third-party that acts as an intermediary between two or more parties. CSBs make it easier for their customers to acquire cloud services. They collect information about available cloud services, analyze their research and use that data to simplify the cloud selection process for external or internal customers…
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