Cost may be the primary driver of cloud adoption now but in the 24X7, get-it-done-yesterday business climate, the model appeals to businesses on a whole other level. The cloud can provide the flexible and efficient development environment SMBs need to expedite the creation and deployment of cutting edge applications. However, security and privacy concerns remain very real counterarguments to faster, broader cloud adoption.

So how can organizations circumvent the challenges as they make the transition to a virtualized environment? The answer comes in choosing the right path — and the right partners. This interactive white paper will examine why test and development is an ideal first step for businesses looking to transition more functions to the cloud without sacrificing control over IT resources.