Cloud Computing

Cloud computing promises to enable enterprise agility and flexibility that can translate into competitive advantage.

New TPI Research Report Shows Nearly Four out of Five Clients Have Had Internal Discussions About Cloud Computing

In response to this growing interest, TPI today launched a new business unit dedicated to advising clients interested in moving IT and business process operations to the Cloud as a way to reduce costs, improve flexibility or create scale to achieve their business objectives.

Cloud Computing Business Solutions Unit


Jim KaneSeek Privacy, Security and Auditing Capabilities in Your Service Provider
by Jim Kane, Director - CIO Services, TPI

In this second post on preparing your healthcare organization for cloud computing, I will address how healthcare businesses subject to HIPAA should carefully select a service provider with the capabilities to address HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Audit as well as provide secure, scalable, low cost IT infrastructure.


Kevin SmilieCloud Computing: Only Works as Well as Your Organization Manages It
by Kevin Smilie, Partner, CIO Services, TPI

Cloud computing is changing the way IT leaders deliver IT services and value to their customers. As companies learn about the value of the cloud through pilot projects, they gain insight into the technology, its commercial benefits, and see firsthand the changes that must be made to fully take advantage of the cloud. I recently wrote an article on this topic for the Cloud Computing Journal outlining the ways to maximize the benefits of cloud computing.


Bill HuberA Conversation with Cognizant on Cloud Computing Implications on BPO
by: Bill Huber, Director, CFO Services

I recently had the opportunity to chat with Cognizant’s Ramesh Gudalur, Head, Global BPO, and Paul Roehrig, Director of Strategy for Cloud Business Solutions, regarding the implications of Cloud Computing for BPO.


Chris LeinerCloud Computing: Finding the Silver Lining
by Chris Leiner, Director, CIO Services, TPI

Cloud Computing has tremendous potential to change the delivery, cost, and consumption of information technology (IT) services. Yet the Cloud Computing model is still in its infancy and presents today’s chief information officer (CIO) with encumbrances along with opportunities. This TPI point of view evaluates the hype of emerging cloud capabilities in the context of current technical and commercial challenges and suggests the specific steps a CIO should take to prepare an organization to move toward a cloud delivery model.


Jim KaneDavid McCamentPreparing your organization for HIPAA-compliant Cloud Computing
by Jim Kane, Director - CIO Services, TPI and David McCament, Director, Healthcare/Payer Provider

Healthcare providers have an opportunity to take advantage of new, advanced technology in cloud computing. Given the heavy industry regulation, it is important for health professionals to determine if cloud computing can provide them a secure, reliable, scalable, and inexpensive computing platform that can be used to facilitate healthcare customers’ HIPAA-compliant applications and data. HIPAA, which protects the privacy and security of certain health information, is a national standard that all healthcare providers need to be compliant with to secure “protected health information” (PHI).


Jim KaneImplementing VDI in Your Organization
by Jim Kane, Director - CIO Services, TPI

A month ago I wrote about the benefits of virtual desktop technology to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) for desktop management, while providing an equivalent or better end-user experience than what is available with a physical PC. But you don’t want to virtualize without a clear understanding of your current state, encompassing many aspects of technology, processes and organization. Just as you would get ready for a vacation, a job interview, the weather, or a test, getting ready for your virtual desktop program is essential.


Jim KaneVDI Brings the Benefits of Cloud Computing to the Data Center
by Jim Kane, Director - CIO Services, TPI

The past couple of years have been an exciting time for CIOs needing scalable IT platforms that are cost-effective and support rigorous security standards. In addition to cloud computing, a currently less-publicized technology called “VDI” is gaining momentum and credibility for those who need similar attributes with added benefits. The server-centric VDI model, which borrows from the traditional thin-client model, can be a great alternative for organizations that want to maintain control of their applications and data in-house, uphold stringent control of operational standards and reduce support costs.


Tim Langley-HawthorneThe Financial Implications of Cloud Computing
by Tim Langley-Hawthorne, Director, Financial Analysis, TPI

My colleague Kevin Smilie wrote last month about the need, when evaluating a Cloud Computing offering, to understand how the services are priced and how that price compares to your current costs.


Thomas YoungLost in the Cloud
by Thomas Young, Partner & Managing Director, CIO Services - Infrastructure, TPI

The security of stored data is often cited as one of the key obstacles to organizations adopting Cloud Computing. To be sure, the risks are high if a company’s customer records are compromised as a result of being in an unsecure Cloud environment. That issue is enough to give even the most maverick CIOs pause as they consider their technology plans in the coming years.


Kevin SmilieDemystifying Cloud Computing
by Kevin Smilie, Partner, CIO Services, TPI

It’s tough to tell the difference between true cloud computing and the smoke created by hype and buzz. Here’s how to clear the air.


Thomas YoungTwo Paths to the Cloud
by Thomas Young, Partner & Managing Director, CIO Services - Infrastructure, TPI

A recent study from Telecom Trends International estimated that Cloud Computing will generate more than $45.5 billion in revenue by 2015. But what should CIOs be doing about it today?


Kevin SmilieCloud Computing – How to Make Rain NOW
by Kevin Smilie, Partner, CIO Services, TPI

“Clouds, clouds everywhere, but what about the rain?” We are awash in the “cloud computing” metaphor these days, but no one seems to be focused on why clouds exist in the first place ─ to move water from one place to another. What “rain” do we expect cloud computing to deliver?



To find out how to leverage Cloud Computing in your organization, contact
Kevin Smilie,
Partner, TPI,
at 1 817 773 4127
or kevin.smilie@tpi.net.