Chapter 12. The Future of Cloud Computing
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As the end-user computing revolution enters midlife, it is inhaling a breath of fresh air from a relatively new technology called cloud computing. End-users’ desire for more information faster will become reality as the cloud combines with always online clients such as netbooks, Google's Chrome Operating System, and Internet-heavy smartphones. This will also, however, likely trigger a climatic final battle between the end users and the IT groups charged with keeping end-users’ environments stable and secure.
The cloud revolution is a double-edged sword – it brings total empowerment for the ...