Advances in Clouds - Research in Future Cloud Computing

Abstract

“The Future of CLOUD Computing” report January 2011 characterised CLOUD computing and identified opportunities for Europe based on R&D topics. Since then the ‘hype’ surrounding CLOUDs has continued and according to Gartner’s hype-cycle analysis the technology is sliding into the trough of disillusionment. However, there are more offerings, more in-house development of CLOUDs and more experience in how best to use the technology. Developments have closed some gaps identified in January 2011 but more gaps have opened. This report considers the current, fast-moving, situation and identifies research topics which – if supported – could provide Europe with the know-how to be world-leading in CLOUD Computing.