It’s a simple question: How much is it going to cost to move an application to the cloud? But the answer is not simple, and many businesses suffer costly surprises when they make the move. What’s needed is a holistic view of TCO that includes not only obvious hardware costs but also the human costs of managing apps in the cloud.

This paper helps you understand the total cost of migrating applications to the cloud, including frequently overlooked itemized charges. We also explore hidden costs related to the level of automation provided by cloud platforms, which is a critical factor in minimizing TCO.

Many businesses are looking to big data as a potential differentiator that can improve customer insight, drive more informed decision-making, and ultimately boost the bottom line. However, moving from these well-known theoretical benefits of big data to practical implementations in corporate IT settings is a big and potentially costly step.

This paper outlines five key success factors for accomplishing your business objectives with big data. Included are tips for building a big data infrastructure that operates efficiently and securely, and delivers powerful performance, scalability, and manageability.