Bringing the Cloud Down to Earth: How to Choose, Launch, and Get the Most from Cloud Solutions for Your Business

by Abrams, Rhonda; Dell, Michael

• ISBN13: 9781933895345
• ISBN10: 1933895349
• Edition: Workbook
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-04-01
• Publisher: Ingram Pub Services

Summary

Bringing the Cloud Down to Earthapproaches cloud, or SaaS, applications from the business-not the techie-side. Much differentiates this book from others on the topic. Most importantly, like all PlanningShop books, it is written in clear, compelling language with real-world advice and insight. This book helps growing businesses save money, significantly improve and simplify their business operations, and make informed choices on business applications. It covers everything from how to choose cloud applications and calculate potential return-on-investment, how to ensure security and privacy, how to train teams, how to take advantage of analytics, and much, much more. Bringing the Cloud Down to Earthcuts through the haze around the cloud, providing step-by-step guidance on creating a cloud, or SaaS, strategy and choosing cloud appplications.

Table of Contents

What is "The Cloud?"	p. 1
Defining Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)	p. 15
Silver Linings: Benefits of the Cloud	p. 29
Showers Ahead? Concerns about the Cloud	p. 41
Addressing Privacy and Security in the Cloud	p. 59
Financial Considerations and Return on Investment (ROI)	p. 75
Strategic Planning: Your Customized Journey to the Cloud	p. 89
Ready, Set, Launch! Migrating to the Cloud	p. 109
Integration: Sharing Data to Increase Business Intelligence	p. 121
Analytics: Using Data to Improve Your Bottom Line	p. 135
What's Ahead in the Cloud for Your Business?	p. 149
Index	p. 162
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