What can the cloud do for you?

As online services become more common and small companies are acquired for millions, one thing is for certain – the cloud can no longer be ignored. And with that, companies everywhere have become keenly interested in what cloud computing can do for them.

Of course, there are many different flavors of cloud to consider, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. Should you build your own private cloud? Or is public the way to go? Could your test and dev environments benefit from a cloud model? What are the risks?

These are the questions organizations of all sizes ask every day. And with so many different players now entering the cloud computing market, the answers aren’t always clear. The key is to separate the providers that have a true cloud message from those who only think they do.

Scott Maxwell, Founder of OpenView Venture Partners, says there’s no denying that investments in the cloud will grow exponentially in the coming years.

“I fully expect that cloud service providers will be the dominant location for server loads over the next decade or two. Only companies that have the largest data center needs or specialized needs will be running their own data centers in the future. That said, like all newer architectures, there will be glitches and setbacks along the way.”

Those setbacks are what most organizations still fear. But for expansion stage companies, the benefits of cloud computing are sure to be realized sooner rather than later. From development to quality assurance, storage management to software training, sales demos to deployment testing – it’s clear that the cloud has plenty to offer.

So which flavor of cloud computing is right for you? In this report from OpenView Venture Partners, you’ll find a section-by-section breakdown of all the key areas of interest for companies at the expansion stage, with details on the top service providers to consider.

Begin your path to the cloud today by downloading the full report.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Phil-Montgomery/771589591 Phil Montgomery

    Agree completely with the comments – customers want to buy services (not servers), and developers can focus on what they do best – write software and not have to manage large server racks.

  • PapaGator

    The cloud has potential to be a very useful platform for companies that want to get involved with their new ideas. I am a person trying to get involved and want to include it in my idea for an American Call Center of the best practices.

The cloud is here, and early and expansion stage companies have questions. This report breaks down the many flavors, benefits and risks of cloud computing.

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