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title: 'Enterprise Cloud Strategy: Six Near-Future Scenarios You Need to Consider
  Today'
description: The future of enterprise cloud computing remains uncertain. But if you’re
  thinking about the best way to make it happen in your organisation, our latest guide
  is for you.This new, free ebook will show you why Ubuntu is the ideal platform for
  the enterprise cloud. It takes a look at six technology-driven scenarios that may  […]
url: https://canonical.com/blog/enterprise-cloud-strategy-six-near-future-scenarios-you-need-to-consider-today
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21 February 2012

# Enterprise Cloud Strategy: Six Near-Future Scenarios You Need to Consider Today

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