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Article: Future bright for cloud computing.
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- Network World Middle East
- Article date:
- June 10, 2009
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Byline: jeevan@cpidubai.com (Staff)
The definition of cloud computing can be nebulous. Some call it utility computing, some refer to it as software-as-a-service, still others call it grid computing (which was actually its first name, denoted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology). Gartner defines cloud computing as "a style of computing where scalable and elastic IT capabilities are provided as a service to multiple customers using Internet technologies." Sound simple enough?
Unfortunately, not many midsize businesses, and even fewer small businesses, profess to know much about cloud computing. According to a recent survey by Rackspace, 67% of small ...