Business in the Cloud

A close look at cloud computing's transformational role inbusiness Covering cloud computing from what the business leader needs toknow, this book describes how IT can nimbly ramp up revenueinitiatives, positively impact business operations and costs, andhow this allows business leaders to shed worry about technology sothey can focus on their business. It also reveals the cloud'seffect on corporate organization structures, the evolution oftraditional IT in the global economy, potential benefits and risksof cloud models and most importantly, how the IT function is beingrethought by companies today who are making room for the comingtidal wave that is cloud computing. * Why IT and business thinking must change to capture the fullpotential of cloud computing * Topics including emerging cloud solutions, data security,service reliability, the new role of IT and new businessorganization structures * Other titles by Hugos include: Business Agility: SustainableProsperity in a Relentlessly Competitive World andEssentials of Supply Chain Management, 2nd Edition Practical and timely, this book reveals why it's worth everycompany's time and effort to exploit cloud computing's potentialfor their business's survival and success.