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Charting the Path of SaaS and Cloud Computing: It Is More than Just Another Overhyped Technology Trend

Posted March 31, 2009 | Leadership | Cutter Benchmark Review

Cloud computing and software as a service (SaaS) have captured plenty of industry and press attention, but they have also created an equal share of confusion and even controversy. While there are solid reasons to be cautious about how to approach these rapidly evolving Web-based alternatives, there is also growing evidence that they are no passing fad. Instead, cloud computing and SaaS represent a fundamental shift in the way technology and business applications will be packaged, priced, delivered, and utilized going forward.

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Jeffrey Kaplan
Jeffrey M. Kaplan Cutter Consortium Consultant Jeff Kaplan is a Senior Consultant with Cutter Consortium's Business Technology Strategies practice. He has developed expertise in helping IT enterprise… Read More
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