Cloud Computing

Cloud computing has recently emerged as a hot, new trend—it’s so new, in fact, that its precise definition is still as nebulous as its name suggests. Generally speaking, cloud computing offers you the ability to deploy applications, systems, and IT resources as services that reside in a global connected network—the “cloud.” You can pull resources from the cloud whenever you need them, and you pay only for what you use.

Although cloud computing is destined to become part of almost every organization’s IT strategy, cloud computing currently is still very much a nascent technology. As a result, the market is saturated with contrary information, causing confusion for organizations that could benefit from this technology. Fortunately, the experts at Advanced Systems Group (ASG) can help you understand the evolving standards and varied pricing models so you can find your way through the fog of marketing propaganda. For more information about our cloud computing solutions, contact us at info@virtual.com or (800) 894-3619.

Why Are Enterprises Moving to Cloud Computing Services?

• To reduce costs
• To turn CAPEX into OPEX
• For the “Pay as you go” pricing model
• For elastic scalability
• To speed innovation
• To share risk

Current Public Cloud Adoption*

*Source: IDC Avnet Customer survey, June 2010

Advanced Systems Group—Stairway to the Cloud