This document discusses cloud computing and its impact on IT organizations. Some key points:
- Cloud computing enables pay-for-use models, flexibility over rigid investments, and quicker implementation of business applications. It is driving a major shift from on-premise to cloud-based services.
- By 2015, over half of new enterprise IT spend and over 60% of new workloads are expected to be cloud-based or hybrid. SaaS is driving adoption while PaaS enables custom solutions.
- Cloud providers like Amazon Web Services, Google Apps, and Salesforce innovate rapidly with new features and services released frequently. This continuous innovation model contrasts with traditional enterprise IT.
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