Those who move their ecommerce systems to cloud computing typically take that path for the cost efficiencies and the on-demand scalability. Moreover, the hype is deafening. It almost feels like there’s a party going on and you weren’t invited. While there are certainly benefits to move to the “Cloud,” there are also threats to your cloud computing implementation. It’s helpful to consider those threats before you journey into the cloud.... 

How does one deploy cloud computing for ecommerce systems? It’s really about the architecture, understanding your own requirements, and then understanding the cloud computing options that lay before you. Here is a quick and dirty guide for you. Step 1: Understand the business case. While it would seem that moving to the cloud is a technology exercise, the reality is that the core business case should be understood as to the potential benefits... 

While most people understand cloud computing, and perhaps understand enterprise architecture, few have made the links to understand the fit. If you don’t understand where cloud computing meets your enterprise, and how each can benefit from the other, it’s unlikely the enterprise will realize the value of cloud computing, including how cloud computing can enhance any number of applications such as ecommerce. Backing up a bit, cloud computing... 

Most think cloud computing is about the ability to save operational costs. That may or may not be the case, depending upon your enterprise or ecommerce problem domain. Indeed, there are many dimensions to consider here, including: Ongoing operational cost reduction. The value of preserving capital. The value of upsizing on-demand. The value of downsizing on-demand. The value of shifting the risk. The value of agility. Let’s explore each: Operational... 

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Those moving to cloud computing are doing so around the promise of more effective and efficient computing. Indeed, cloud computing is not a revolution in computing, but a simple platform change that holds the potential to reduce our need for a huge amount of software and hardware to support our ecommerce systems. However, the intersection is a bit more difficult to …  Read More →