Is Enterprise-Level Cloud in the IT Horizon or Is it a Far-Off Dream?

Cloud computing is perceived as the long-held dream as far as computing as utility is concerned. It can potentially transform a greater part of the IT industry by enhancing the appeal of software as a service. It can also shape the way IT hardware is developed and purchased. But if cloud computing is already considered a commercial reality why does IT expert Richard Stallman call it something worse than stupidity?

What, if there are even any, are the economic models that are enabled by Cloud Computing? How should service operators determine whether it is wise to make the move towards the cloud or stick to the use of a private data center? What are the changes that have to be implemented on the design of applications software, managed hosting, hardware and infrastructure software in order to keep up with the needs and opportunities presented by Cloud Computing?

These are the common questions that the IT community cannot help but wonder about these days. And these are the same questions that are expected to get some answers at the upcoming Cloud Computing Conference and Expo.
The said event will be co-located with the 7th International Virtualization Conference and Expro. It will be held in Santa Clara California on November 2 to 4.

For the Cloud Computing Conference, a panel composed of IT experts Willie Tejada, Rob Walters, Barry X Lynn, Terry Woloszyn and Greg O’Connor will be discussing the merits of enterprise level cloud computing and whether or not it is feasible in the current environment.
The five panellists are expected to shed some light onto the field of Enterprise Level Cloud Computing, break the myths surrounding it and inform participants of the wisdom of making the move according to their specific needs.