2004/01/01 by M. A. Rappa, Michael A. Rappa · 1 citation
Computer Science · #Advanced Data Storage Technologies #Cloud Computing and Resource Management #Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems
paper · doi:10.1147/sj.431.0032
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The utility business model is shaped by a number of characteristics that are typical in public services: users consider the service a necessity, high reliability of service is critical, the ability to fully utilize capacity is limited, and services are scalable and benefit from economies of scale. This paper examines the utility business model and its future role in the provision of computing services.