Cloud computing has changed the way small and midsized organizations conduct business. A more competitive market landscape, leaner budgets, and the quest for better business flexibility and scalability all play a part in the "cloud revolution".

When researching cloud options, it's important to understand the risks, bottlenecks, and productivity traps of moving to a cloud computing provider.

Learning Objectives:
1. What defines cloud computing
2. The different cloud models - pros and cons
3. Competitive benefits of moving to the cloud
4. The signs it's time to migrate to the cloud
5. The myths & facts of cloud computing
6. Disadvantages of cloud computing (and how to avoid them)
7. 10 key questions to ask when choosing a cloud vendor
8. Steps to managing cloud expectations
9. How to identify & mitigate the cloud risks
10. How to ensure a smoothe transition to the cloud