The Liberation of IT
Cloud computing in business has led to warnings that this new model will spell the end of corporate IT departments. But is that really the case? In this issue of Modern Infrastructure: CIO Edition, contributing writer Dina Gerdeman explores how organizations including videogame developer Electronic Arts Inc. are harnessing the power of cloud computing to their business advantage by freeing up IT staff to work on strategic projects and adapting the cloud's features to improve internal IT operations.
Also in this issue, IT strategy expert Harvey Koeppel ponders the meandering, often confusing path to the adoption of cloud computing in business and shares 14 questions CIOs should ask to drive their strategy forward. And for those organizations enticed by the promises of cloud computing but not prepared to make a full commitment, we offer advice on how to build a strong hybrid cloud strategy.