Technology decision makers, notably CFOs and CIOs, are facing
the reality that their organisation's computing technology and
data will at some point be "in the cloud".
Several studies make the compelling case for cloud computing,
including potential lower computing costs and increased flexibility
or scalability in requirements. With the cloud market likely to
grow from $40.7B in 2011 to $241B in 2020 (Forrester), businesses
are grappling with the decision of what to move to the cloud, when
to move it, and how to transition from an on-premises computing
environment to a cloud computing technology environment.
What are the benefits of cloud computing?
The most cited benefit is the agility that it provides;
businesses are not saddled with technology infrastructure and
businesses can react more quickly to change technology. Also, cloud
computing is an operating expense; you pay for it as it is
consumed. You do not need significant capital investment in
computing
