Cloud Computing Forecast

Cloud computing strategy is debated, with startups likely to leverage the foundation and existing enterprises easing their way along the adoption curve. Will the need for increased operational efficiency in the near term speed up migration to the cloud? Stay tuned. ...

... "In one way it will look much like the old software world. There will be a few big platforms, akin to today’s operating systems, and most applications will be written to one of these platforms. " ...

Via InformationWeek: Cloud Computing

Valuing IT Assets

Researchers exploring ways to make the information technology asset life-cycle conversation more meaningful for business leaders. ...

... "Executive management and CEOs don't have the language, models and tools to have a business-oriented value conversation around their IT infrastructure, says Peppard. We're also trying to think about how an organisation might put a value on legacy [past IT] investments. " ...

Via The Irish Times: IT project value