Position Paper: Five Attributes Of Enterprise Cloud Applications

Abstract: In this position paper, we define the five core attributes of a modern enterprise cloud application which includes Simplicity, Cloud Scale Architecture, Open APIs, Mobile Platform Support and Social Awareness. We expect this definition to help organizations differentiate between a true cloud application from a cloud-washed application. Such an understanding will help enterprises to fully take advantage of the core benefits offered by the modern cloud applications. This position paper could also serve as a blueprint for enterprise software vendors as they prepare for a world with increased cloud usage.

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