Keeping a cool head in the clouds
Following commentary on cloud computing and related topics such as data security in the cloud is a fairly thankless activity, given the amount of unsubstantiated views and commentary from non-practioners. But I recently turned up one sober, cool-headed analysis of the relevance of cloud computing in different scenarios; the article highlighted areas in which cloud would work fine, and those in which it would be entirely the wrong architecture to adopt. As this blog claims to offer a reality check approach to our industry, it makes sense to offer the link for you here.
About the Author
Colin Bartram's background in IT Asset and Service Management runs uninterrupted from the 1980s, and includes specifying, writing, selling and supporting software solutions. Today he contributes to product strategy and marketing for the Vector Networks group of companies. His spare time is focussed on his horse and the related demands of maintaining 5 acres of ancient pasture in Derbyshire in the UK.