Cloud and open source software are closely linked. One cannot exist without the other. Google, Yahoo and Twitter can offer their cloud services free of charge thanks to the fact that they do not have to pay for the software. As far as that, the economics of the cloud and the traditional licensing models are diametrically opposed. And the cloud model is catching on because the business is calling out for new solutions.
During the conference we will show that cloud development is not revolutionary but rather a steady evolution. Systematically, we are considering the Internet more and more as a platform. That path has lead us logically from ASP to SaaS and from there to Cloud. Cloud is not a new phenomenon, but lately it is of much interest due to the increased focus and sharp control on costs, manageability and flexibility of the IT landscape.
In recent years it appears that organizations are less inclined to invest heavily in hardware and software since long lead times and relatively high costs mean that the payback may take too long. Recent research shows that more than 54% of organizations is committed to reducing costs by leveraging new technologies such as Cloud Computing.
