Cloud Computing: The Economic Imperative
Why this paradigm shift in IT isn't just lofty thinking
By Cara Erenben
Read more by eSchool NewsIn the same way a utility company delivers electricity, natural gas, or water--you sign up, then don't have to think about it any more--cloud computing delivers IT services to the end user. Advocates of this service model say it's simpler, faster, and cheaper for organizations to implement--which is why cloud computing is soaring in popularity amid the gloomy economy. Key words: cloud computing, cloud computing and higher education, cloud computing and K-12 Read more with registration.