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Cloud Computing by Government Agencies: Meeting Business and Security Challenges in the Cloud

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It’s 2023. Why Are Cloud Budgeting and Forecasting Still So Complicated?

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If you’ve worked in IT long enough, the thought “Wow, managing subscription services is a hassle” has crossed your mind at least once. You probably also know that billing in the public cloud adds to the cost in time, effort and money in a big way.

That’s why Cloud Lifecycle was designed to provide smart procurement, a consistent billing approach, better visibility for cloud budgeting and forecasting and prioritized help and advice from actual humans.

Discover in this short video why most IT teams are ready to get to zero-tolerance for wasted cloud spend, and how they just need a little help from the right coach.

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    The first edition of Cloud Computing Review tackles the big questions about cloud computing, such as does the cloud really save you money? Find out about the hidden costs of cloud, as well as what you should pay attention to in cloud contracts. Plus, explore the link between enterprise applications and the cloud through a detailed case study and examination of how SOA and content management systems fit in the cloud.

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