Posted November 20th, 2008 by editor

Some vendors are simply unprepared to provide reliable service to customers for the long term.

The benefits of cloud computing are numerous, ranging from business security and legal compliance to simple, yet priceless peace of mind. However, the technology can also be risky since some providers jump on the cloud computing bandwagon without making proper preparations for long-term viability. Finding these companies all comes down to knowing what questions to ask. And three questions, in particular, are indispensable:

  • Question #1: Is the company financially stable?
  • Question #2: Does the company have a backup strategy?
  • Question #3: What are other users saying?

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