Guide to Cloud Computing for Business and Technology Managers: From Distributed Computing to Cloudware Applications

This book considers the power and potential of cloud computing to transform businesses' operating contexts. It provides a clear understanding of the capabilities and practical applications of the cloud, describing enterprise applications integration, service-oriented architecture, and related technologies that paved the way for today's solutions. It covers infrastructure-as-a-service, platform-as-a-service, software-as-a-service, and deployment models such as public, private, and hybrid clouds. It also addresses some of the main concerns around cloud computing, including risk assessments, governance models, compliance issues, and interoperability with existing and heterogeneous environments.