Today people are slowly becoming aware that the term Cloud does not describe a single offering but is rather used to conveniently refer to a broad range of solutions. In addition the term is now being used in both the context of solutions residing inside the data centre or outside the business entirely.
This research explores the considerations an organisation should take as they look at external cloud and storage and also questions what is the reality behind Cloud and, more particularly, what does it mean for those charged with the storage of data in today’s rapidly changing business environment?