Cloud computing has delivered enormous value since being embraced as a fundamental element of IT strategy. But it can introduce complexity and risk, and therefore necessitates careful planning and prioritization. IT needs and risk are constantly evolving, so companies need to continuously evaluate, update and mitigate risk for their cloud environments. Cloud governance is an organization’s framework and guidelines for managing and monitoring all aspects of their Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and OPEX infrastructure footprint. Cloud governance encompasses strategy and decision-making as well as monitoring and evaluation. It’s an imperative for every company using cloud solutions, but it can…

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