Considering The Cloud: A Strategic Guide For Business And Technology Leaders

It's nearly impossible to turn a page in a business journal these days without seeing an article about the "cloud" or "software as a service (SaaS)." These topics are everywhere you look and a common reason is the impact they have on the bottom line: software as a service often provides a more cost-effective alternative for organizations to achieve their business objectives than traditional packaged applications. But the rising popularity of the cloud isn't a sufficient reason to retool the underlying technology supporting your business. If you want to win more bids, increase your profitability and keep ahead of the competition, ignoring it isn't the answer either.

Determining where cloud computing fits in your business and IT strategy is critical for ensuring you're driving the most value possible out of both capital and operational expenditures and/or equipping your team with the best tools for the job. This whitepaper examines the business advantages of cloud computing, as well as practical barriers facing most organizations, and concludes with advice for implementing an effective solution. Our goal is to help you make pragmatic decisions about deploying a solution (or blend of solutions) that makes sense for your business—whether it's in the cloud, on-premises or a little of both.

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