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Financing the Cloud
The rapid emergence of cloud computing technologies is prompting leaders of businesses large and small to consider how to put them to use and to what extent. Security, of course, is a topmost concern, influencing firms' decisions about whether to employ a public cloud, a private one, or a hybrid solution that encompasses both. How cloud capabilities will be integrated into existing IT infrastructure is another issue, as is how to choose from a wealth of emerging cloud service providers.
One subject not getting near enough attention, though, is the role IT financing will play as companies migrate to the cloud in a bid to save costs and bring added flexibility to their business models. The thinking seems to be that the need for IT equipment will be dramatically reduced ' that it will somehow evaporate in the cloud. In reality, IT equipment is the backbone of the infrastructure that supports the day-to-day workings of the cloud. After all, technology equipment will still be required in order to store data and run applications from the cloud.
In this, the cloud will in all likelihood be just as transformative for IT financing as it will be for companies' operations. Some customers will procure their cloud services from the very same vendors that supply their computers and peripheral devices, and they will want to spread the costs over a period of time rather than handle them in one lump-sum payment. Meanwhile, service providers will need to manage new financial risks brought on by the cloud, from taking on a greater share of overall IT spending to dealing with customers' demands for flexibility and service opt-out clauses.
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original intention was or what others think it ought to be. This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
Hyperlinked Documents: The Latest e-Discovery Challenge
As courts and discovery experts debate whether hyperlinked content should be treated the same as traditional attachments, legal practitioners are grappling with the technical and legal complexities of collecting, analyzing and reviewing these documents in real-world cases.
Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success.