CIO writes:

When putting your systems in the cloud, a few options are available depending on exactly what you want to put there and for how long. Although each vendor offers essentially the same service—a place to move your computing efforts away from your own infrastructure—they break down the pricing in a number of ways. Make sure you take into account your specific needs to find which cloud suits your company best.

• To see their comparison of the major players in cloud computing, click here.