A Practical Cloud Services Implementation Framework for E-Businesses
Ramanathan Venkatraman, Sitalakshmi Venkatraman, Suriya Priya R. Asaithambi · Advances in e-business research series · 2013
This chapter proposes a strategic framework with practical guidelines for the key players, namely, cloud service providers, cloud architects, and consumers, which would facilitate in successful adoption of cloud-based service-oriented solutions for e-businesses. In this context, we discuss the security, privacy, and governance issues related to cloud implementations, as well as the possible benefits that cloud services could offer. Additionally, the various models and dimensions of the cloud that aid in the understanding and strategic planning of the cloud implementation in e-businesses are discussed. Underpinning these aspects is the proposed service-oriented strategic framework that provides a step-wise guideline for a successful cloud adoption exemplified with an e-business case.