Cloud computing is here, get over it. Services are being used, business value is being gained, and budgets are being cut using cloud platforms, be they private, public or other. It’s not something you can hide from, and the longer you drag your feet, the worse off you are. To read the full article visit: http://www.networkcomputing.com/cloud-computing/240000713.
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