Conclusion As cloud applications and capabilities become attainable for businesses of all sizes, IT professionals are using these solutions to make day-to-day work faster, more agile and more secure across their organizations. What’s more, they’re putting their companies in position to realise real benefits: Anywhere, anytime access to the applications and information employees need, with lower total costs and less infrastructure to purchase and maintain. The result is that IT professionals can shift even more of their time, talent and budgets toward delivering big results. When we talk about cloud, it’s no longer a future issue; it’s a present and essential element, addressing real business needs, adding simplicity and security, and helping to accelerate innovation and growth. These benefits can’t be ignored. John Mason, Thoughts on Cloud 5 13