{"product_id":"cloud-computing-hardcover","title":"Cloud Computing - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEric A. Marks\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBob Lozano\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour organization can save and thrive in the cloud with this first non-technical guide to cloud computing for business leaders\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn less than a decade Google, Amazon, and Salesforce.com went from unknown ideas to powerhouse fixtures in the economic landscape; in even less time offerings such as Linkedin, Youtube, Facebook, Twitter and many others also carved out important roles; in less than five years Apple's iTunes became the largest music retailer in North America.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThey all share one key strategic decision - each of these organizations chose to harness the power of cloud computing to power their drives to dominance. With roots in supercomputing and many other technical disciplines, cloud computing is ushering in an entirely new economic reality - technology-enabled enterprises built on low cost, flexible, and limitless technical infrastructures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eExecutive's Guide to Cloud Computing\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how you can apply the power of cloud computing throughout your enterprise, giving members of the C-suite a detailed look at: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy cloud computing must be a top priority on your company's IT roadmaps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow the drive for scale, lower costs and greater agility is making cloud computing a fiscal and technological imperative\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe relationship between cloud computing and other relevant IT initiatives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe strategic implications of cloud computing for the enterprise\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhere to begin and how to get started integrating cloud computing into your existing operations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow you can harness cloud computing's potential for your organization. \u003ci\u003eExecutive's Guide to Cloud Computing\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is cloud computing? Is it real, or just another marketing phenomena that you should simply let run its course? These questions and more are on the minds-or should be on the minds-of senior executives and leaders at a wide range of organizations around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs with any other area in which there is rapid innovation, cloud computing can seem to be nothing more than one big, jumbled, confusing tangle of ideas and opinions. Executive's Guide to Cloud Computing demystifies cloud computing and offers basic understanding and clear guidance about its realities: what it is exactly and how you can use it optimally to your organization's greatest advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHere, you'll find out: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy you should care about cloud computing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to create an adoption model for the enterprise, with special comments for the startup\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to begin with cloud computing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy inevitability is . . . inevitable\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to create cloud-enabled applications that work equally well on both private or public clouds\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy you will re-think everything about data-the crucial currency of the new economy-in order to succeed\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplete with practical steps for planning, executing, and measuring incorporation of cloud computing in a wide variety of organizations, Executive's Guide to Cloud Computing explores why cloud computing is happening, why it will happen, and consequently, why it is well worth understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eExecutive's Guide to\u003c\/i\u003e Cloud Computing\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is cloud computing? Is it real, or just another marketing phenomena that you should simply let run its course? These questions and more are on the minds--or \u003ci\u003eshould be\u003c\/i\u003e on the minds--of senior executives and leaders at a wide range of organizations around the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with any other area in which there is rapid innovation, cloud computing can seem to be nothing more than one big, jumbled, confusing tangle of ideas and opinions. \u003ci\u003eExecutive's Guide to Cloud Computing\u003c\/i\u003e demystifies cloud computing and offers basic understanding and clear guidance about its realities: what it is exactly and how you can use it optimally to your organization's greatest advantage. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere, you'll find out: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy you should care about cloud computing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to create an adoption model for the enterprise, with special comments for the startup\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhere to begin with cloud computing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy inevitability is . . . inevitable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to create cloud-enabled applications that work equally well on both private or public clouds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy you will re-think everything about data--the crucial currency of the new economy--in order to succeed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplete with practical steps for planning, executing, and measuring incorporation of cloud computing in a wide variety of organizations, \u003ci\u003eExecutive's Guide to Cloud Computing\u003c\/i\u003e explores why cloud computing is happening, why it will\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e happen, and consequently, why it is well worth understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eERIC A. MARKS\u003c\/b\u003e is President and CEO of AgilePath Corporation, a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Web services solutions firm. He is focused on driving executive insight, strategy, and planning, and business execution of Web services and SOA. A software and technology services veteran with seventeen years of experience with firms including PricewaterhouseCoopers, Cambridge Technology Partners, Novell, Electronic Data Systems, StreamServe, Ontos, and Square D Company\/Schneider Electric, he serves on the Advisory Board of Directors for LogicLibrary, the leading software asset reuse firm, and lectures at Syracuse University's nationally recognized School of Information Studies. He is a regular columnist for \u003ci\u003eComputerworld\u003c\/i\u003e online, \u003ci\u003eManaging Automation\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, and the industry portal www.SearchWebServices.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eROBERTO (BOB) LOZANO\u003c\/b\u003e is chief strategist and founder of Appistry, Inc., a leading provider of cloud application platforms. An experienced entrepreneur with a history of building successful companies, Lozano founded and led PaylinX, a leader in the payment solutions market. He has also held management and technology positions with Southwestern Bell (now AT\u0026amp;T), Monsanto, and Sandia National Laboratories, has lectured on artificial intelligence as an adjunct faculty member at Washington University in St. Louis, and also founded Intelligent Computer Systems. He is a frequent speaker around the industry and blogs at www.thoughtsoncomputing.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 03, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42687505399871,"sku":"9780470521724","price":59.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/5a544cd52263347a960e1e1b73fb5b7a.webp?v=1764978832","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/cloud-computing-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}