Cloud computing is the most recent pardigm that is quickly gaining momentum in the software industry. Any Progress Software customer or partner involved in developing applications, either for resale or for use to support their business, should consider the following: what the cloud has to offer; if there are compelling business reasons to make use of the cloud; and if so, the plans and process necessary to take advantage of cloud computing.

In the attached introductory-level paper, learn the basics of cloud computing, who some of the key players are in the industry, and the things you should consider as you explore the possibility of taking advantage of the cloud with your business.