http://www.burtongroup.com/Research/DocumentList.aspx?cid=83 Burton Group helps you understand the business risks and rewards and provides practical advice for the architectures, technologies and platforms of Cloud Computing. en-us © 2010 Burton Group. All rights reserved http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=2094 http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=2094 Organizations that desire to leverage cloud computing are struggling to determine which applications and IT services are “cloud ready.” Part of that determination involves assessing the availability and performance risks associated with hosting the application in the cloud. These risks are difficult to manage, but effective organizations employ solid risk management principles (i.e., accept, avoid, mitigate, and transfer) in order to take advantage of cloud computing’s benefits and to create a competitive advantage while reducing their risk profile. In this guidance document, Vice President and Distinguished Analyst Drue Reeves lays out a strategy to manage cloud availability and performance risks that can help organizations fully utilize the cloud. Guidance Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1977 http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1977 As cloud computing enters the adoption era, IT organizations are being asked to take a serious look at using cloud computing to lower costs and create a more agile IT environment. But cloud computing still presents many risks regarding data compliance, security, vendor viability, and liability. To date, cloud computing has been adopted in an ad hoc manner, often starting as “pilot projects” projects deep within the IT organization. For cloud computing to be successful, IT organizations need a solid, well thought-out cloud adoption strategy—one that takes into account the risks and rewards. Guidance Wed, 19 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1951 http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1951 Cloud computing’s on-demand, pay-as-you-go service model is transforming IT from massive, cumbersome, internal cost centers into agile, reactive, external services that are used not merely as business tools, but as the medium by which business is conducted. Unfortunately, the absence of a clear definition-in addition to vendor hype, questionable business cases, and indeterminate risks-confuses customers and hinders cloud adoption. Organizations that understand cloud computing can take advantage of its strengths and avoid its risks. In this management briefing, Burton Group clarifies the discussion by defining cloud computing and its characteristics, architectural model, benefits, and shortcomings. Management Briefing Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1950 http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1950 Cloud computing’s popularity continues to rise at a phenomenal pace. Unfortunately, the volume of hype obfuscates any real value cloud computing has to offer. Any technology with this level of hype will likely see a significant drop in popularity the reality of implementation sets in. If cloud computing is to mature, IT organizations need to develop a cloud adoption strategy—a strategy that is built upon a simple, easy-to-understand architecture. This Burton Group Cloud Computing root template depicts the root diagram for cloud computing by breaking it into four separate layers. Using this template, IT organizations can increase cloud comprehension, understand its value, and devise an adoption strategy. Root Template Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1848 http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1848 IT organizations are increasingly looking to build cloud-based infrastructures to reduce cost of ownership while improving agility and business continuity. However, designing cloud-based hardware-infrastructure-as-a-service (HIaaS) architecture includes numerous challenges, especially with regard to mobility, security, interoperability, and management. In this Burton Group Reference Architecture template, Senior Analyst Chris Wolf outlines the core components for an HIaaS cloud architectural model that leverages virtualization technologies to successfully deliver IaaS. Template Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1765 http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1765 More and more data is moving into the cloud; some of it moves into the cloud and disappears, never to be seen again. Organizations considering hosting data in the public cloud need to be aware of availability risks and of the measures available to mitigate those risks. In this practice profile, Identity and Privacy Strategies Research Director Bob Blakley examines the availability tradeoffs associated with hosting data in the public cloud. Profile Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1701 http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1701 What is cloud computing? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Is it safe to use? What are the usage and pricing models? Is this hype or can this help my business? Join Jamie Lewis, CEO and Research Chair, and Drue Reeves, VP and Research Director, as they describe Burton Group's latest coverage area: Cloud Computing. Attendees will gain a strong foundational understanding of cloud computing, plus learn how to take advantage of Burton Group's research and advisory services for all of their cloud needs. TeleBriefing Wed, 06 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1681 http://webstager.tbg.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1681 What is cloud computing? What is driving businesses to use cloud computing? How do IT organizations take advantage of it? Is it safe? What are the usage and pricing models? These are just some of the questions IT organizations have regarding the cloud. This root document "Cloud Computing: Transforming IT" will not only answer these questions, but also serve as the basis for Burton Group's cloud computing coverage by defining the cloud (and associated terms), demonstrating a cloud tiered architecture, examining business and usage models, and describing cloud benefits and pitfalls. Overview Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT