Cloud computing looks set to become the dominant model for computing over the coming years. However, there are a number of milestones to be reached before the cloud is really ready to handle the harsh environment of business. It’s important for CIOs and IT directors to understand what these milestones are and how to manage them if they are to get a true handle on managing services from the cloud.

London is by far the largest city in Western Europe. Although the city’s boundaries can be defined in a number of different ways, the City of London is officially defined as The Square Mile at the heart of the financial district. However, others will define London by governing agencies, postal code, or the outer commuter belt, any of which can significantly expand the city’s boundaries.

Numerous articles have been written and research conducted on exactly how one of the world’s most success investors, Warren Buffett, chooses how and where to invest. His methods are not mysterious or convoluted. He looks at three fundamental things:

• The Economics
• The People in Charge
• The Price

Buffett sets a standard in these areas, and if a proposed investment meets the standard, he invests; if not, he doesn’t. That’s it. We all know the success of his method.