FY2012 Cloud Research Agenda Discussion Document

Author(s): Ileana Funez

To introduce Info-Tech Indaba’s Cloud Economics research agenda, this document discusses:

  • Cloud trends in the ecosystem
  • Cloud definitions: SaaS, Paas, Iaas, Public, Private, Community, Social, Hybrid
  • Ecosystem economics
  • Upcoming research topics

By uncovering the keys to cloud success, the research will help vendors ensure their channel’s willingness to sell their cloud offerings, rather than their competitors’ solutions.