On Top of the Cloud How CIOs Leverage New Technologies to Drive Change and Build Value Across the Enterprise

On Top of the Cloud provides an actionable framework for developing and executing a profitable cloud strategy. The book focuses on nine specific critical areas where success is imperative: (1) Software as a Service (SaaS); (2) Platform as a Service (PaaS); (3) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS); (4) People (Recruiting, Hiring, Training, Elevating); (5) Process Evolution; (6) Change Management; (7) Governance; (8) Security, (9) Strategic Sourcing. Each of the objectives is thoroughly explained in simple, straightforward language, accompanied by original graphics, charts and illustrations. All of the chapters are fleshed out with real-world stories and revealing anecdotes gathered from the author's exclusive interviews with dozens of colleagues, thought leaders and IT experts from major competitive organizations in markets all over the world.

Hunter Muller is the President and CEO of HMG Strategy, LLC, a leading provider of networking events and professional services to CIOs and senior executives across the IT industry. HMG Strategy, LLC is the producer of world-class events such as the CIO Executive Leadership Series, which provides CIOs and senior executives with opportunities to learn from world-class thought leaders, share knowledge and best practices, and interact with peers and industry leaders representing a wide variety of dynamic markets. Muller has more than twenty years of experience in business strategy consulting with a strong focus on IT organization development, strategy, and business alignment.</p.