It is always easy to wax lyrical about the merits of a new technological innovation without looking at some of the disadvantages that might accrue as a result of that innovation. When you look at the specific example of the cloud computing, the dangers of a biased view become apparent.
For an organization to make an effective decision about whether to implement cloud computing, they will need to have a vast array of information resources that point them towards a balanced view of the technology.
If a picture that is too rosy is painted, then it is likely that the organization will not be ready for some of the problems when they arise. This article aims to balance those two sides so that company executives can make an informed decision.