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Understanding the Cloud Computing/SaaS/PaaS markets: a Map of the Players in the Industry

The Cloud Computing/SaaS/PaaS space is loaded with interesting vendors, and the space is booming. If you are trying to navigate this world and need a guide, this blog entry will help. We have assembled a visual map of the industry, showing how the major players fit into the overall space. It will give you an overview of who’s who, and what types of solutions are being offered.

via Laird OnDemand: Understanding the Cloud Computing/SaaS/PaaS markets: a Map of the Players in the Industry.

Tags: Deployment, Elasticity, Highly Available, IaaS, Infrastructure as a Service, Kent Langley, metered service, PaaS, Platform as a Service, SaaS, Scalability, Software Application, Software as a Service, Technology Stack, utility computing

Cloud Computing: Get Your Head in the Clouds – Home – Kent Langley’s Blog on Cloud Computing, Scalability, and Operations

Cloud computing is a commercial extension of utility computing that enables scalable, elastic, highly available deployment of software applications while minimizing the level of detailed interaction with the underlying technology stack itself.

via Cloud Computing: Get Your Head in the Clouds – Home – Kent Langley’s Blog on Cloud Computing, Scalability, and Operations.

Tags: Cloud Computing, Kent Langley, metered service, on demand, what is cloud computing