@article {339, title = {The Value of Cloud Computing}, journal = {Open Source Business Resource}, year = {2010}, month = {04/2010}, publisher = {Talent First Network}, type = {Articles}, address = {Ottawa}, abstract = {The movement to cloud computing is the disruptive change that information technology (IT) departments will soon face as cloud computing begins to have an effect on the modern enterprise. IT managers must learn how to give as well as take information in this new, shareable environment, while still protecting their company{\textquoteright}s interests. Innovative companies will take advantage of these new resources, such as cloud computing, and reinvent themselves as unstoppable forces in their markets. Those who don{\textquoteright}t take advantage of this revolution will become quickly outdated, perhaps out of business. This article will discuss what cloud is, and how it can potentially have value within your enterprise. Rather than a hype-driven view of cloud computing, this article will provide you with the guidance you need to get started defining the value of cloud computing. }, issn = {1913-6102}, url = {http://timreview.ca/article/339}, author = {David Linthicum} }