Cloud computing

Guides

A guide to the cloud (PDF), CPA Australia and Telstra, 2014

Business interest in cloud computing has grown significantly over the last few years, and is likely to continue to increase as businesses focus on keeping costs under control and the understanding of cloud computing, including its flexibility, improves. While cloud computing is beneficial for many businesses of all sizes, it is not without its risks.
This guide introduces some of the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing to assist businesses in deciding whether or not to move to “the cloud”.

Library resources

• Architecting the cloud
• Data protection and the cloud
• Above the clouds
• Business in the cloud
• A quick start guide to cloud computing: Moving your business into the cloud
• Disadvantages of cloud computing
• When selecting a cloud service provider
• The basics of cloud computing

Articles

• Worried about cloud safety?
• A business guide to the cloud
• Can you future proof a small business?
• Demystifying the cloud
• Is there a blue sky beyond the cloud?
• New doors open from the cloud
• The last software chief in Australia's cloud accounting fray
• Cloud computing practice note – Tax Practitioners Board