Guide to Cloud Computing for Business and Technology Managers

This book unravels the mystery of cloud computing and explains how it can transform the operating contexts of business enterprises. It provides a clear understanding of what cloud computing really means, what it can do, and when it is practical to use. It addresses the primary management and operation concerns of cloudware; describes enterprise applications integration, service-oriented architecture, and related technologies that paved the way for today¿s solutions; and discusses Amazon, Google, and Microsoft cloudware solutions and services, as well as those of other players.