Forecast: (cloud)

摘要

Not all of us are familiar with the term "cloud computing." In computer parlance, the term "cloud" and its diagram (as above) are used to signify the Internet. Although cloud computing currently makes up only a small part of computer-related activities when compared with storage, infrastructure, and programming interfaces (such as those needed for social networking), it will become extremely important in the near future. It is deemed so important that a "secret" group of individuals created the so-called "Open Cloud Computing Manifesto," which contains the principles and intentions for cloud computing providers and vendors. This document angered many information technology corporations that were not included in its development, but by now, most have agreed to work together to improve it. The "Manifesto" states that cloud computing must be user-centric, philanthropic, open, transparent, representative, nondiscriminatory, evolvable, balanced, and secure.