I get cloud computing. That means I understand what it is and what it is not. I also understand many cloud vendors have their own interpretations.
What I don't get is why cloud vendors don't listen to their customers and are trying to force platforms and services on me that are only half baked.
1. I want security both in data storage and data transport. If a country wants access to my companies data they can bloody well issue a court order. They shouldn't have the right to snoop when ever they feel like it.
2. I need off line tools for when my Internet connection goes down.
3. I need an exit strategy for when a cloud vendor goes out of business, changes their business, or sells their business. Why should my business go down the toilet tubes just because some random cloud vendor gets bought, sold, or goes out of business?
4. I need my cloud services to comply with my business practices and comply with the laws and regulations that my business has to obey.
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