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Some IT pros are taking advantage of cloud computing, but without reading the terms of service agreement

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IT professional everywhere are taking advantage of cloud computing to reduce cost, improve performance, and save time better spent on critical tasks — like configuring the CEO’s BlackBerry to receive e-mail.

But many IT pros are jumping onto the cloud bandwagon feet first without gauging the risk to their company. I believe this is widespread, although I haven’t read about any major snafus yet. It’s all too easy to click through an agreement that may bind you, your company, or worse, your company’s data to deplorable terms you would never have thought a provider would have the audacity to stipulate.

[ The cloud services may be free, but that doesn’t mean your data doesn’t come with strings. Find out Savio Rodrigues’ take on Google Apps and data portability | Check out InfoWorld’s tips on what to do if your cloud vendor disappears ]

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