http://www.forbes.com/sites/joemckendrick/2011/11/20/cloud-computings-vendor-lock-in-problem-why-the-industry-is-taking-a-step-backwards/
rickJ this is a computer question. please read before you respond.
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Yes!
Cloud computing has not been standardized. This means that when you buy-into the service you are moving your company into the formation that is designed by that cloud computing service.
If the cloud service you just migrated into is not the right platform design or not able reliably deliver to your needs then you are in the hurt locker.
Let's take a look at another problem. Your competition! If your competition finds a better system of services that rakes in more dollars per share than imaginable, you will not be able to compete any longer after having moved your assets into a cloud which may be unable to deliver the same result.
The concept of cloud computing was partially having scalable access from any point in any way necessary to grow with your needs. Without a standard to gauge any level of performance, growth or a real future as compare to unknown needs today puts you back into the dark ages in many cases.
The article you linked is describing that very scenario. So is moving your assets from home to save money now the right answer to growth in the future? This is something every business and CEO will have to consider.
Ric J
no talk to the people that work for you that should help keep you balanced if you actually listen