On Top of the Cloud: How CIOs Leverage New Technologies To Drive Change And Build Value Across The Enterprise

On Top of the Cloud provides an actionable framework for developing and executing a profitable cloud strategy. The book focuses on nine specific critical areas where success is imperative:

(1) Software as a Service (SaaS);
(2) Platform as a Service (PaaS);
(3) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS);
(4) People (Recruiting, Hiring, Training, Elevating);
(5) Process Evolution;
(6) Change Management;
(7) Governance;
(8) Security,
(9) Strategic Sourcing.

Each of the objectives is thoroughly explained in simple, straightforward language, accompanied by original graphics, charts and illustrations. All of the chapters are fleshed out with real-world stories and revealing anecdotes gathered from the author's exclusive interviews with dozens of colleagues, thought leaders and IT experts from major competitive organizations in markets all over the world.