Cloud computing and developing nations

Abstract

For a growing number of organizations worldwide, cloud computing offers a quick and affordable way to tap into IT infrastructure as an Internet service. But obstacles and challenges remain.

References

1. Fingar, P. Dot.Cloud: The 21st Century Business Platform, Meghan-Kiffer Press, Tampa, FL, 2009.
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4. Subramanian, K. Cloud computing and developing countries-part 1, September 24, 2008. http://www. cloudave.com/link/Cloud-Computing-and-Developing-Countries--Part-1
5. Subramanian, K. Cloud computing and developing countries-part 2, September 24, 2008. http://www. cloudave.com/link/Cloud-Computing-and-Developing-Countries--Part-2

Index Terms

• Computer systems organization

  • Architectures

    • Distributed architectures

• Social and professional topics

  • Computing / technology policy

• Software and its engineering

  • Software organization and properties

    • Software system structures

      • Distributed systems organizing principles