Few phrases are generating more buzz in the business world today than cloud computing. This concept has been rapidly embraced by companies in every industry because of the obvious opportunities to save money and other valuable resources. In fact, Forrester Research projects that the global cloud computing industry will grow from $40.7 billion in 2010 to more than $241 billion by 2020.1
It’s easy to see what is fueling this incredible growth. For many companies, off-site clouds simplify their everyday IT decisions and maintenance issues. Technology hosting, 24-7 system availability, secure data storage and other practical considerations can be easily delegated to a new cloud team, charged with managing daily technology and data management.