In a recent CIO.com survey of IT leaders, 58 percent of those surveyed believe that cloud computing will trigger a profound shift in information technology. Yet 36 percent believe that current offerings are not yet appropriate for their business. Security heads the list of concerns, with six out of 10 respondents stating that vendors have not adequately addressed security around cloud offerings. Other top concerns include availability and control of data.
This paper explores the business benefits of cloud computing and addresses the three primary concerns of security, availability, and control. The variety of cloud computing solutions in the marketplace today present different levels of service that can fit a wide range of computing requirements. Understanding the elements of each service offering, and how it can serve your operations, is critical to making an informed decision.
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