Public, Private, Hybrid: The Shape of Cloud Computing

"Cloud" computing is poised to become the next model for the way enterprises use, deliver, and manage key applications. Third-party servers will ensure connectivity, integrity, and storage functions among other. But some vendors offer public cloud services, while others push private cloud offerings. Join IT analyst Tom Nolle, whose view is that public-private "hybrids" will, in fact, be the dominant cloud computing model for most enterprises, and will provide more flexibility and granular management insight than vendors' ready-made solutions.