The economics of cloud computing are so compelling it is clear, over time, that it will re-engineer the entire landscape of enterprise IT. It is that little phrase—over time—that poses challenges, for customers and vendors alike. Different applications will drive cloud adoption at different paces and in different directions. To help sort out your priorities, here is a cartoon of the various types of clouds in nature, with a companion cartoon mapping them to the cloud applications getting the most traction these days.
