David Linthicums 'Cloud computing: The semi-secret economic equalizer'

Interesting read: Cloud computing: The semi-secret economic equalizer by David Linticum on InfoWorld.

Short breakout:

"As the study illustrates, the cost efficiencies of cloud computing are the same in third-world countries as in the developed world, and up-and-coming nations can leverage data, applications, and infrastructure that were once cost prohibitive. In turn, this increases commerce by facilitating the countries' entrance into the global markets."

continues

"Also, this creates a cloud culture from the ground up. There is no corporate clash over the use of public cloud computing technology, as seen in larger U.S.-based businesses. These burgeoning groups have cloud computing or no efficient way to automate the business -- go cloud or die."

My short comment:

This is really interesting. I think about me (42) and my son (11). For instance: why should he use a local installation of Office? It's natural behavior to use a cloud version. Me: "hey, where's the "CD", I need to install..." 

The behavior to naturally adopt cloud and other new technologies by users/companies (=customers) all over the world is a golden opportunity for CSP's, SP's and definitely cloud management companies. I'm sure many customers need support to coordinate etc – help them orchestrate.

To add:

This is a fantastic opportunity for cloud management companies. I really think these companies/countries need a helping hand. Not only with procurement and adoption, I believe setting up policy’s, processes and support needs to be supported too.

At the same time orchestrators (M-/SP's and ITO providers) needs to be able to change; be able to deliver and orchestrate "multiculti".