Architecting Cloud Computing Solutions

Visualizing current state data

Current state data is typically spread across different locations, several different tools, and often many curators. A couple of the many challenges with trying to work with current state data is that the data itself is not interactive or insightful. Collections of data do not really do anything helpful until comparisons are made. Comparing data is revealing and insightful. As an example, a lease can provide details regarding how much is being paid and the amount of time left on the lease. It would be much more helpful to compare the lease information to current market costs and other solution options. It may be beneficial to terminate the lease early and refresh technology through a more cost-effective current ...