Cloud computing continues to be an area of significant interest
and investment for many companies. Current forecasts predict IT and
cloud computing spending to total $112 billion in 2012, a 15%
increase over 2011. Some companies view cloud computing as a
potential bridge to bringing well-established business practices
into emerging markets with huge opportunities for expansion. Given
the size of the current and future market in China, companies are
now evaluating whether and how to engage in "cloud"
businesses in China. In this DechertOnPoint, we discuss a
number of key issues that need to be considered in making
thoughtful business decisions about cloud computing in China.
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