With a few exceptions, cloud computing remains firmly oriented in the transaction processing area and is an ideal solution for start-ups, prototyping and non-mission-critical applications. However, it is not premature to ask how it will impact data warehousing and business intelligence, as it surely will. This requires taking a step back and getting oriented in the fog of technology, pardon the pun, that surrounds redefining what is possible in business through cloud computing. As with any emerging market, established vendors are putting a toe in the water and start-ups are jumping in with both feet.
Data Warehousing in the Clouds
October 9, 2008