Is Cloud Computing right for my Business?

A free excerpt from the Cloud Adoption Framework for Small Business.

Is Cloud Computing right for my Business?

One of the fundamental questions that your business will have to assess is whether or not cloud computing is suitable for your business. Here are some guiding concepts that you can apply to the business to determine the level of suitability.
When Cloud Computing may be a Fit
-When the processes, applications, and data are largely independent.
-When the points of integration are well defined.
-When a lower level of security will work just fine.
-When the core internal enterprise architecture is healthy.
-When the Web is the desired platform.
-When cost is an issue.
-When the applications are new.

When Cloud Computing may not be a Fit 
-When the processes, applications, and data are largely coupled.
-When the points of integration are not well defined.
-When a high level of security is required.
-When the core internal enterprise architecture needs work.
-When the application requires a native interface.
-When cost is an issue.
-When the application is legacy.

What are the main roles associated to cloud?

Cloud Services Consumer: person or organization that uses services from a Cloud Services Provider.
Cloud Services Provider: person, organization or entity responsible for making a service available to service consumers.
Cloud Carrier: the intermediary that provides connectivity and transport of cloud services between the provider and consumer.
Cloud Broker: An entity that manages the use, performance and delivery of cloud services, and negotiates relationships between provider and consumer.
Cloud Auditor: a party that can conduct independent assessment of cloud services, information systems operations, performance and security of the cloud implementations.

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