David Haugen

Technology and the Cloud David Haugen

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 108-117) and index. Table of Contents: Introduction -- 1. Cloud Computing: An Overview / William Voorsluys, James Broberg, Rajkumar Buyya -- 2. Cloud Computing Threatens User Freedom and Should Be Avoided / Richard M. Stallman -- 3. Cloud Computing Has the Potential to Expand User Freedom / Ryan Paul -- 4. Hacking Is a Significance Threat to Cloud Computing / Rena Marie Pacella -- 5. Cloud Computing Could Minimize Security Threats: Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Cyber Committee -- 6. A Cloud over Ownership / Simson L. Garfinkel -- 7. Cloud Technology Will Create Jobs / Sara Jerome -- 8. Cloud Computing Will Destroy Jobs / Larry Dignan -- 9. Cloud Computing Could Lessen Computing's Environmental Impact / Jack Newton -- 10. Cloud Computing Could Increase Computing's Environmental Impact / Simon Munro -- 11. New Legislation Must Address Specific Issues of Cloud Computing / Kurt Schiller -- 12. Too Much Legislation of Cloud Computing Could Stifle Innovation / Julian Sanchez -- 13. Federal Policy Fosters Government Adoption of Secure Cloud Computing / David McClure -- 14. Improvement Needed Before Government's Adoption of Cloud Computing / Gregory C. Wilshusen -- Organisations to Contact -- Bibliography -- Index. Publisher Marketing: These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; This title explores various opinions on the use of the Cloud as a new form of technology, including whether information on the Cloud is safe, whether fewer or more restrictions should be placed on companies offering Cloud services, and whether the federa; Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports. Contributor Bio:  Haugen, David B01