Comments on: Definition of Cloud Computing – Again

By: How Do You Define Cloud Computing?

How Do You Define Cloud Computing? — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:49:24 +0000

[...] I haven’t really spent much time talking about the various definitions of cloud computing. Jim Kaskade recently compiled a large list of cloud computing definitions from various analysts and industry leaders, and I wanted to highlight a few of [...]

By: Intel Software Network Blogs » How Do You Define Cloud Computing?

Intel Software Network Blogs » How Do You Define Cloud Computing? — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:06:33 +0000

[...] however, I haven't really spent much time talking about the various definitions of cloud computing. Jim Kaskade recently compiled a large list of cloud computing definitions from various analysts and industry leaders, and I wanted to highlight a few of [...]

By: Judith Hurwitz

Judith Hurwitz — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:03:58 +0000

Here is another definition for you. I am one of the authors of the newly published Cloud Computing for Dummies (published by WIley).
Cloud computing is the next stage in the evolution of the Internet. The cloud in cloud computing provides the means through which everything — from computing power to computing infrastructure, applications, business process to personal collaboration — can be delivered to you as a service wherever and whenever you need.
The cloud has several key characteristics: elasticity and scalability, self-service provisioning, standardized APIs, billing and metering of services, performance monitoring and measuring, and security. There are three models for Cloud: Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Software as a service.

By: People Over Process » Links for November 5th through November 9th

People Over Process » Links for November 5th through November 9th — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:14:34 +0000

[...] Definition of Cloud ComputingCollected analyst definitions of "cloud computing." [...]