Information Technology (IT) leaders must leverage cloud computing to maintain a competitive advantage. Evidence suggests that IT leaders who leverage cloud computing in small and medium-sized organizations save an average of $1 million in IT services for their organizations. In this book, Dr. Zeeshan Khan explains the world of cloud computing from conceptualization to implementation to management, providing an evidence-based resource that outlines key concepts and strategies for success at each stage in the process. The first comprehensive guide to present cloud computing research in both theory and practice, this book provides a valuable tool for IT leaders to adopt cloud computing successfully, so they can save money, gain a competitive advantage, and ensure sustainable business growth that enhances community standards of living in their organizations.