Cloud computing
Moving IT out of the office
Edited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Publication date: 12 Mar 2012
Cloud computing is considered to be one of the main business drivers for growth and innovation, and a global survey by Gartner listed cloud computing as one of the top three technology priorities for CIOs in 2012. Yet debate continues around its real benefits, security and data protection issues. The articles in this ebook look at different aspects of cloud computing, from strategic and infrastructure considerations to legal and security issues, aiming to provide practical advice and a clearer picture of its benefits and drawbacks.Ebook ISBN-13: 9781780171319
75 pages
Imprint: BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
What is cloud computing? 3
Don’t believe the hype 8
Embracing the cloud 11
Building ROI from cloud computing 13
The potential of cloud 16
Overcoming obstacles 19
Cloud computing and enterprise architecture 21
Managing the risks to cloud 24
The death of the office server 27
Managing major network change: challenge and opportunity 29
Protecting data in the cloud 32
Trusting third parties with your data 34
Authenticating the cloud 36
Skills for a safer cloud 38
Data protection and security – a legal view 40
Useful resources 44