Saturday, April 30, 2011


  • World Economic Forum and Accenture conclude a two-year study on the Future of Cloud Computing
  • Phase I report, Exploring the Future of Cloud Computing: Riding the Next Wave of Technology-driven Transformation, was published in the spring of 2010
  • Phase II report, Advancing Cloud Computing: What to Do Now? Priorities for Industry and Governments, outlines eight action areas for cloud computing providers and government agencies to ensure the cloud ecosystem lives up to its expectations
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 29 April 2011 – A new report produced by the World Economic Forum with the support of Accenture, Advancing Cloud Computing: What to Do Now? Priorities for Industry and Governments, was launched today at the World Economic Forum on Latin America during a session on cloud computing, which was moderated by Accenture's chairman, Bill Green. The report outlines eight action areas that leading cloud service providers and government representatives agreed to focus on to ensure the positive development of the cloud ecosystem.

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