The cloud is a fundamental shift in the way that organizations acquire computing infrastructure. It enables organizations to share in the benefits of near-zero costs of data processing, storage, and communication. As shown in the AllRoad opening story as well as in the Ethics Guide, the cloud can have a dramatic effect on profitability.

So, this chapter helps you be better informed as a business professional, helps you anticipate new, possibly exciting jobs for yourself, and may help you save your organization considerable money. A fundamental shift is afoot; take advantage of it!