Could Computing offers those operating enterprise networks additional functionality, reduced costs and increased return on investment. Small businesses in particular gain substantial advantages by utilizing very complex, robust, and reliable infrastructure without having to invest in its construction or maintenance. Cloud computing when utilized effectively drives efficiencies across multiple functional areas including, human resources, information technology, marketing, and sales. There are, however, inherent risks associated with moving to the cloud. While technologies like social networking and applications in the cloud can open a lot of doors for businesses and individuals, they also can provide significant exposure if not well-understood and used properly. Outsourcing cloud infrastructure saves money, but it doesn't remove a company's responsibility to secure their data and information resources. Drawing upon years of hands-on experience and using illustrative examples Ric Messier; Highlights security considerations of migrating to cloud-based collaborative solutions, Provides a walkthrough of starting a company using nothing but cloud-based solutions for information technology, Covers a wide range of different services available through cloud services, Describes different types of cloud-based services as well as collaboration services Book jacket.