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Conclusion: The Bigger Picture

In: Moving to the Cloud Corporation

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  • Leslie Willcocks

    (London School of Economics and Political Science)

  • Will Venters

    (London School of Economics and Political Science)

  • Edgar A. Whitley

    (London School of Economics and Political Science)

Abstract

This final chapter builds upon chapter 8 to look to the future and considers the impact cloud computing is likely to have on society and the economy. In 2007, nobody imagined using a data center on the other side of the world to send a text message or book a calendar appointment. Yet, well before 2013, Apple Siri and Google Now were exploiting cloud computing to provide these services. Here we discuss the social and technological implications of cloud, looking at its potential impact on smart cities, communication, and business. Within this we also note the emergence of other technology trends such as super-low-cost computing (for example, the $10 computer-on-a-chip) and additive manufacturing and explore their potential in shaping the commercial landscape when linked with cloud computing. Essentially, the chapter addresses the question: If computing is in the cloud — what next?

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  • Leslie Willcocks & Will Venters & Edgar A. Whitley, 2014. "Conclusion: The Bigger Picture," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: Moving to the Cloud Corporation, chapter 0, pages 176-189, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-1-137-34747-3_9
    DOI: 10.1057/9781137347473_9
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