Recently (February 1st), Microsoft began selling its cloud-computing services via Windows Azure and SQL Server, reenergizing the interest in this nascent technology (which is hardly a new concept—Hotmail has been using cloud technology for years; however, it’s now accessible to third parties as a technology solution). As a result, it’s spurred some excitement from business and technology managers—many of whom may still be uncertain about the risks and benefits associated with the technology. ... Read More
