Calculating cloud computing TCO

Date: Sep 07, 2010

One of the major reasons that enterprises are showing such interest in cloud computing is the promise of cost savings and possible economic advantages. Before embarking on a cloud implementation, however, it's important to find out exactly how much switching to the cloud will save you.

In this webcast, Bernard Golden, CEO of cloud computing consulting firm HyperStratus, discusses the value that cloud services can provide. He also offers several cloud infrastructure options as examples to study when calculating cloud's total cost of ownership (TCO).

For more from Bernard on cloud TCO, check out his cheat sheet on cloud TCO calculations.

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