The document discusses key decisions that need to be made before adopting cloud computing. It introduces a panel of experts on the topic, including an InformationWeek Analytics director, a CTO, and an IT director. It also shares the results of an InformationWeek poll which found that 42% of organizations are already moving forward with cloud adoption, while 30% currently have no plans to adopt cloud services.

1. Preparing for the Cloud
Key Decisions You Need To Make Before Launching
into the Cloud

2. Our Distinguished Panel
Art Wittmann, Director of InformationWeek Analytics
Michael Biddick, CTO of Fusion PPT
Jonathan Feldman, Director of IT – City of Asheville, NC

3. Preparing for the Cloud

4. Plans for Cloud Computing
Plans for Cloud Computing
Already moving forward
with cloud adoption
12%
42% 16% In early stages of
implementation/adoption
We have no plans to
30% build or adopt cloud
services
Currently assessing how
to proceed
Source: InformationWeek Cloud Computing Poll, Spring 2010

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