Cloud Computing: Managing for Benefits and Managing the Risks

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Cloud Computing: Managing for Benefits and Managing the Risks

Posted February 28, 2010 | Leadership | Leadership |

Cloud computing has a lot in common with longstanding forms of outsourced data processing services. There are some key differences, however, and these differences need to be appreciated. The expertise that user organizations have garnered from these older practices will serve them well in harnessing cloud computing, but it is advisable to extend that expertise.

About The Author

Roger Clarke

Roger Clarke is a consultant with expertise in e-business, information infrastructure, dataveillance, and data privacy. His work encompasses corporate strategy, government policy, and public advocacy. A resident of Canberra, Australia, he has worked for extended periods in the UK and German-speaking countries, as well as consulting to organizations in the US, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and the British Virgin Islands. His… Read More

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Cloud Computing: Managing for Benefits and Managing the Risks

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