Just published
No. 85, 1st Quarter 2012
Cloud ecosystem
and platforms competition
Edited by Jacques CREMER, Yves GASSOT,
Bruno LANVIN & Lorenzo Maria PUPILLO
Cloud computing is substantially changing the way computing is performed. Indeed, it allows for on demand self-services, resources pooling to serve multiple users using multi-tenant models, elastic provision of capacity, better control and use of resources through measured services.
Content in the cloud is opening the way for a vast array of content and innovative applications. However, the benefits of cloud computing, come along with additional challenges in the area of privacy, security, consumer protection, …
The papers selected for this special issue develop various thoughts on these issues. They provide original analysis of the platforms competition, and flexible and adaptable approach on the policy side as well as innovative technical and market solutions.
With an exclusive interview with Mrs Anne BOUVEROT, Director General GSMA
