Much has been written about the technology aspects of cloud computing and its game-changing service characteristics. But focusing only on technology and service aspects of the cloud ignores the fact that cloud computing is in actuality more of a disruptive business model than just a combination of technology changes.
By changing the potential speed of IT services provisioning from weeks to hours and reducing the cost of investment through on-demand self-service, cloud computing promises to transform the competitive advantage a business can have. Companies large and small may be able to quickly jump-start new initiatives and enter new markets because cloud computing offers reductions in time and a low cost of entry, thus allowing them to leapfrog the competition.
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