Summary: Although cloud is one of the hottest buzzwords in business and technology, the concept of cloud computing has been around for more than a decade. In fact, you might have been in the cloud for years without even knowing it. That’s because web-based email services like the ubiquitous Hotmail are cloud computing applications. Why is the cloud so hot today? Among small business owners and the companies that serve them, cloud computing represents a chance to do away with a lot of expensive IT infrastructure and access the latest and greatest applications on a shoestring budget. But as with any hot new technology, there are myths and misconceptions about doing business in the cloud. In this episode of the Business Coach Podcast Ian chats with David Senf, Director of the Infrastructure Solutions Group at IDC Canada, in Toronto.
