Executive summary

In recent years, cloud computing has been as visible
as any topic in IT. Its front-page news status has been
accelerated by Amazon, Salesforce.com, Yahoo, and
Microsoft®
, among other firms aggressively vying for
leadership in providing cloud infrastructure or services.
However, this race for mindshare has obscured cloud
computing facts. Many admit to the haze surrounding
cloud computing.
This white paper separates fact from fiction, reality
from myth, and, in doing so, will aide senior IT
executives as they make decisions around cloud
computing. While dispelling cloud computing myths,
we will answer tough questions: How hard is it to
adopt a private or hybrid cloud? How difficult is it
to maintain and secure a cloud? How will the cloud
transform my business? Do I have the right skill sets in
place? What are some of my cost considerations? HP
is committing extensive resources to helping customers
with all of their questions and concerns around cloud
computing.