Poll: What is the Most Over-Hyped Cloud Technology?

July 29, 2011

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Cloud was still probably the most talked about topic this week at OSCon. Cloud computing is still in the process of changing the way we work and do business, but let’s face it: many vendors and consultants are overhyping the benefits, and a lot of us are just getting a bit tired of hearing the word “cloud.” Cloud hype’s not going away any time soon, but we can at least vent a little about some of the particular technologies we think are exaggerated. Which one irks you the most?

What is the Most Over-Hyped Cloud Technology?

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Cloud was still probably the most talked about topic this week at OSCon. Cloud computing is still in the process of changing the way we work and do business, but let’s face it: many vendors and consultants are overhyping the benefits, and a lot of us are just getting a bit tired of hearing the word “cloud.” Cloud hype’s not going away any time soon, but we can at least vent a little about some of the particular technologies we think are exaggerated. Which one irks you the most?
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