As companies look for innovative ways to slash IT expense, improve resiliency and remain competitive, Cloud technologies are becoming more appealing especially to the small and mid-size business owner looking to better manage their cash flow and be a part of the next generation of cloud computing. In the past, it was common for companies to purchase, deploy and maintain their software applications on-premise. Now with Cloud technologies leading the forefront of change, organizations are interested in exploring new options and want to understand the economic advantages of on-premise vs. cloud and what moving to the cloud really means in terms of TCO (total-cost-of-ownership).