Submitted by admin on August 19, 2010
If there's one clear message that can be said about cloud computing, it is that the cloud message, for a bunch of reasons, isn't getting through to where it matters most – the customers.
Organizer: "Please attend the alumni homecoming. As there are but a few of you, it is best that you be able to represent your class."
Guest: "Why do we need to do that? We'd rather set up our own meet and feel more comfortable talking to ourselves."
You still don't get cloud computing? No worries. You are not alone.
The more you try to learn by joining the cloud conversations, the more it seems like you're in a different planet that any simple, honest question you raise, you fear will get a, "Duh?"
While experts continue to debate about definitions and what constitutes a real cloud in order to to prevent misinformation, it seems the more people get tuned out in the process. No wonder, Gartner's John Pescatore is befuddled and asks why customers continually get fed complexities when quick bites and entrées should come before the main course.
Who's to blame?
I'd say we need more Nicholas Carrs.
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It's not your usual cloud event which is part of the reason why it is important that we have more of these.
We will appreciate your votes for the Panel Picker SXSW.2011. The talk on 'Understanding Cloud Architectures' faces some real competition in the Interactive category that it will be a real surprise if any talk about cloud computing can emerge and make it to the panel of winners. Check it out and hope we can interest you to earn your vote.
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