The cloud in context: everything new is old again

Nicholas Carr does a great job of putting the current hype over cloud computing into a historical and economic context.

Key takeaways:

Cloud is analogous to historical shifts with disruptive technologies
Reactions to these shifts have been emotional, but the benefits quickly drove adoption
The infrastructure and business models for Cloud computing are now robust
The Cloud assumes collaboration which will drive experimentation & innovation
Conflict between IT and the business can be overcome in the Cloud