EDUCAUSE Releases 7 Things... Brief on Cloud Computing

Created by Peggy Kurkowski (EDUCAUSE) on August 13, 2009

Cloud computing is the delivery of scalable IT resources over the Internet, as opposed to hosting and operating those resources locally, such as on a college or university network. Those resources can include applications and services, as well as the infrastructure on which they operate. By deploying IT infrastructure and services over the network, an organization can purchase these resources on an as-needed basis and avoid the capital costs of software and hardware. With cloud computing, IT capacity can be adjusted quickly and easily to accommodate changes in demand. Cloud computing also allows IT providers to make IT costs transparent and thus match consumption of IT services to those who pay for such services.

In the 7 Things You Should Know About Cloud Computing, discover how cloud computing requires IT leaders and staff to develop different skills, such as managing contracts, overseeing integration between in-house and outsourced services, and mastering a different model of IT budgets.

Browse related EDUCAUSE resources on Cloud Computing and Cloud Computing Policy.

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		EDUCAUSE Releases 7 Things... Brief on Cloud Computing Created by Peggy Kurkowski (EDUCAUSE) on August 13, 2009 Cloud computing is the delivery of scalable IT resources over the Internet, as opposed to hosting and operating those resources locally, such as on a college or university network. Those resources can include applications and services, as well as the infrastructure on which they operate. By deploying IT infrastructure and services over the network, an organization can purchase these resources on an as-needed basis and avoid the capital costs of software and hardware. With cloud computing, IT capacity can be adjusted quickly and easily to accommodate changes in demand. Cloud computing also allows IT providers to make IT costs transparent and thus match consumption of IT services to those who pay for such services. In the 7 Things You Should Know About Cloud Computing, discover how cloud computing requires IT leaders and staff to develop different skills, such as managing contracts, overseeing integration between in-house and outsourced services, and mastering a different model of IT budgets. Browse related EDUCAUSE resources on Cloud Computing and Cloud Computing Policy. EDUCAUSE News \| 7 Things You Should Know About \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Computing Policy \| EDUCAUSE \| IT Infrastructure Peggy's blog Login or register to post comments 613 reads
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