Cloud computing saving vs value which is more important

Absrtact: The concept of "cloud computing" is literally a bit illusory, in fact, it is similar to working with commuters, is the enterprise in order to save resources, reduce unnecessary waste, puzzle servers and resources. "Cloud computing" can mitigate the problem of broadband congestion, is a reasonable sharing of resources, it has stimulated the interest of innovative it enterprises, but also attracted considerable investment.

When it comes to cloud computing, one might think of cost savings first. However, http://www.aliyun.com/zixun/aggregation/13534.html ">forrester recently released a research report saying that Companies now spend almost as much on new cloud computing projects as companies do in their ongoing operations. I have also done a field survey of some companies, and found that on the one hand, many of the companies previously shelved projects restarted, on the other hand, every week there are many new projects on the horse.

There are a number of reasons why this happens. First, we see the economy recovering. Second, companies are trying to avoid spending, so many of the previous backlog of applications were picked up again. Finally, and perhaps the biggest driver, the migration to cloud computing and mobile applications is becoming mainstream.

In fact, what we need to focus on is not the cost of cloud computing, but the value that this spending provides. The dirty little secret about the cloud computing world is that savings in operating costs do not provide value. Conversely, value comes primarily from the operational flexibility of cloud-based applications, such as resilience and agility.

Surprisingly, we pushed cloud computing as a means to reduce IT spending, but it led to the opposite, at least in the early stages. Businesses are no longer buying hardware and software, but they need to pay for all kinds of cloud services and high-end consulting services, as well as hire professionals who are proficient in Amazon Web services. It can be said that the more bubbles are blowing, spending is rising sharply, because of the backlog of applications and cloud computing.

While many cloud projects claim that reducing costs is their goal, in practice these projects do not usually save costs. You need to treat them as strategic investments. It needs to be understood that a higher up-front upfront spending will bring a huge return on investment and the value of the backend-and that is the right way to implement cloud computing.

(Responsible editor: Lu Guang)