Architecting Cloud Computing Solutions

Implementation models and IT governance for executives

Implementation models are largely determined by IT governance. Governance for all cloud services, other than under a private deployment model, is outside of the consuming organization's purview. For this reason, cloud services may introduce some level of legal, security, regulatory, and jurisdictional risks. Realizing there may be some risk associated, cloud services can increase levels of adoption and enforcement of information technology standards. Additional investment commitments in infrastructure, training, and time may be required, depending on the compliance standards being met. A failure to obtain initial compliance and sustaining the level of commitment required will cause failure ...