Cloud Brokers

What is a Cloud Broker?

It can be daunting task to sort through the options of cloud computing services that are available. A "Cloud Broker" is an intermediary between cloud providers and end users that assist companies in choosing the platform that best suits their needs, assist in the deployment and integration of apps across multiple clouds or provide a choice of multiple competing services that allow end users the freedom to move between platforms.

A recent Gartner report outlined three categories of cloud brokers that will enhance cloud services:

  • Cloud Service Intermediation: An intermediation broker provides value added services on top of existing cloud platforms, such as identity or access management capabilities.
  • Aggregation: An aggregation broker provides the "glue" to bring together multiple services and ensure the interoperability and security of data between systems.
  • Cloud Service Arbitrage: A cloud service arbitrage provides flexibility and “opportunistic choices” by offering multiple similar services to select from.

 
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