One of the main tenets of operation for minority and women owned businesses ought to always be, “Why not us?” when it comes to tackling the latest technology. This isn’t to imply that every development is right for every firm, but rather to remind you that being open to trying new adventures is a healthy business mindset. - by Shaniqua Thomas

The biggest new adventures at the moment lie with the “cloud,” or the virtual processing and data storage universe. Participation in the cloud and the opportunity it represents is open to all comers. Here is a brief exploration of what it might take for your business to optimize cloud infrastructures for enterprise applications, and what may be standing in your way.