The proliferation of cloud technologies and services has many organizations racing to deploy some sort of cloud project, but that's not a smart start to cloud initiatives. You have to be certain that your company's existing IT operations are ready, you must have a solid understanding of cloud implementation best practices and you need to know what to look for in either a vendor or service provider.

Access this SearchStorage.com E-Guide, featuring top tips from industry ace Arun Taneja, founder, president and consulting analyst of the Taneja Group, to find best strategies to consider and leverage before implementing cloud techs in your infrastructure. Read on for Taneja's insight into cautions about signing on with a cloud storage provider before you have the details on them, and explore long-term considerations for your cloud environment.