Forrester: You're Not Ready for the Cloud

Choosing Your First Cloud Application Initiative

Questions you should ask to help determine which cloud application path you should pursue.

The lure of the cloud is strong, but a recent report issued by Forrester Research says only 5 percent of companies are presently equipped for cloud deployments.

The research firm cites the lack of the ability to deliver standardized and automated computing environment to all of their business units on demand as the key reasons why, GigaOM reports.

According to Forrester, the path to the cloud is slow and takes years to accomplish. Owen Garrett, CIO of Zeus, provides insight on how to select the right type of cloud for your business.