“private cloud is a diversion and a distraction from the task of embracing cloud computing in the enterprise

– Phil Wainewright, arguing against Private clouds on ZDNet

“It’s entirely possible to run a 20-man office without ever even considering the need for a computer called “server” somewhere.

– 37signals on The end of the IT department

“I think 2010 will be the year that enterprises of all sizes start their transition to Gmail and Google Apps, and take their first steps towards the vision of the future. The move towards Cloud Computing is obvious.

– Don Dodge, Google’s official evangelist, as quoted by The Register