While it is easy to dismiss the idea of cloud computing as just another IT industry buzzword, this would be unwise. Just as previous generations of technology have triggered profound business and economic changes, cloud computing enables new ways for organisations to operate faster and more creatively, often at sharply lower costs.
Over the last year, the Leading Edge Forum has been researching both the business implications and technical evolution of the cloud computing phenomenon. In this presentation, Bob will discuss how cloud computing is being used today in large organisations to make their operations more scalable, virtual, and agile, while simultaneously shifting to on-demand and variable cost models. As more and more business activity moves to the cloud, companies are adopting new management and security practices, while embracing ongoing cultural change.
The presentation also explains the evolution of Cloud Computing, some definitions of what is (and what is not) cloud as well as briefly outlining the CSC road map for Cloud Computing.