Cloud Computing: A New Paradigm in IT

by San Murugesan

Are you computing in the clouds -- working with a constellation of computing resources accessed via the Internet? If not, you will be sooner or later. Cloud computing, touted to be the next big thing in IT, promises to offer utilitylike availability of huge computing resources and is attracting lots of interest among the IT community and businesses. A critical understanding of cloud computing is essential to leverage the opportunities and benefits this new computing paradigm offers. This Executive Report by San Murugesan provides an overview of cloud computing and examines its potential, risks, and challenges.