Cloud Computing – A Classification, Business Models and Research Directions

Authors

Christof Weinhardt, Information Management and Systems, University of Karlsruhe, GermanyFollow
Arun Anandasivam, Information Management and Systems, University of Karlsruhe, GermanyFollow
Benjamin Blau, Information Management and Systems, University of Karlsruhe, GermanyFollow
Nikolay Borissov, Information Management and Systems, University of Karlsruhe, GermanyFollow
Thomas Meinl, Information Management and Systems, University of Karlsruhe, GermanyFollow
Wibke Michalk, Information Management and Systems, University of Karlsruhe, GermanyFollow
Jochen Stoesser, Information Management and Systems, University of Karlsruhe, GermanyFollow

Document Type

State of the Art

Abstract

Lately, a new computing paradigm has emerged: “Cloud Computing”. It seems to be promoted as heavily as the “Grid” was a few years ago, causing broad discussions on the differences between Grid and Cloud Computing. The first contribution of this paper is thus a detailed discussion about the different characteristics of Grid Computing and Cloud Computing. This technical classification allows for a well-founded discussion of the business opportunities of the Cloud Computing paradigm. To this end, this paper first presents a business model framework for Clouds. It subsequently reviews and classifies current Cloud offerings in the light of this framework. Finally, this paper discusses challenges that have to be mastered in order to make the Cloud vision come true and points to promising areas for future research.

Recommended Citation

Weinhardt, Christof; Anandasivam, Arun; Blau, Benjamin; Borissov, Nikolay; Meinl, Thomas; Michalk, Wibke; and Stoesser, Jochen (2009) "Cloud Computing – A Classification, Business Models and Research Directions," Business & Information Systems Engineering: Vol. 1: Iss. 5, 391-399.
Available at: https://aisel.aisnet.org/bise/vol1/iss5/6