Cloudy with a Chance of Confusion

The term cloud continues to dominate conversations with IT managers. As a result of the fervor, there has been a multitude of articles and white papers published in the cloud over the years. The objective of this paper is to take a simple approach and describe the benefits of cloud and clarify for the reader the different shapes of the cloud. It will focus on what it takes to eliminate the potential pain of transformation to the cloud and why initiatives such as virtual private clouds are gaining popularity. While the cloud elicits a broad range of topics and concerns, this paper will focus on cloud architectures that address computing infrastructure, or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) rather than Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud computing.

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Blue Globe Innovation

Blue Globe Innovation is an innovation consultancy specializing in open innovation challenges, including grand challenges, recognition and inducement prizes, SME support, and fostering innovation around the world. They work with partners across the globe with the ultimate goal of engaging communities to explore ideas and create platforms for innovative solutions. With a global approach and a passion for the most cutting-edge technology and initiatives, they help their wide range of clients tap into the power of the crowd.

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