Is portability and interoperability possible for the cloud?
One possibility with cloud computing is that many applications and their data will move to a small number of infrastructure providers such as VMWare or the Microsoft Azure platform. It would be better for users if there is a vibrant market of cloud providers who compete to deliver the best service. In order for this to happen: • Providers must offer the same output or follow a standard. • There must be multiple providers. • There must be a simple mechanism to transfer between providers. Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud (UEC) provides an open cloud environment that organisations and infrastructure providers can build upon. An open source cloud option is the best way to develop a future for the cloud that benefits users the most.
