Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realise their full potential.

Microsoft's cloud solutions are based on delivering services to the user through a flexible, easily managed infrastructure. There are two infrastructure models that Microsoft customers can use to implement cloud services: private cloud and public cloud.

Customers can choose between these infrastructure models based on their application delivery needs, or they can combine the models to provide a flexible infrastructure of computing resources able to scale to changing service requirements.

Private cloud – whether you build your own private cloud or opt for a hosted solution, the private cloud lets you harness the power of cloud computing. Pool computing resources, automate management, and improve scalability, provisioning, and agility

Windows Azure – a simple, reliable, and powerful platform for hosting applications and the creation of web applications and services. Windows Azure enables organisations to consume IT as a service, so they can focus on their business logic, as opposed to operational hurdles

Office 365 – delivers the power of cloud productivity to businesses by bringing together online versions of our trusted communications and collaboration software (Exchange, SharePoint and Lync) with our familiar Office Professional Plus desktop suite

CRM Online – Relationships are the foundation of every business and your people need access to customer information wherever they are, whenever they need it to respond to your customers' needs. Keep everyone in the loop with access to the most up to date information regarding marketing, sales and customer services all with a familiar Microsoft Office Outlook experience

Windows Intune – simplifies and helps businesses manage and secure PCs using Windows cloud services

Windows 7 – so your computers and users can operate at peak performance, from virtually anywhere

General Dental Council, London Borough of Lewisham, Partnerships for Schools, Plan International, Proper Cornish, RNLI, Royal Mail Group, Swift Oil and Gas, The Wise Group, Welsh Rugby Union, easyJet

"In terms of its importance, cloud computing is right up there with the internet itself. It has given us a foundation to adapt and change so, whatever the future holds, we are ready. Decisions are infinitely quicker now." Adrian Steel, Head of Infrastructure Management, Royal Mail Group

• The Economics of the Cloud
• Business Case for the Cloud
• Organisational Resistance to the Cloud
• Applied Cloud Computing
• Environmental Benefits of Moving to the Cloud
• Microsoft’s Cloud Computing Infrastructure Vision and Approach White Paper

• The Wise Group - Social Enterprise Helps Thousands Gain Employment with IT Implementation
• Royal Mail Group -  Royal Mail Virtualises Server Farm to Save 1.8-million in Four Years
• Royal Mail Group - U.K. Royal Mail Group Deploys 28-000 Mailboxes in Eight Weeks, Saves £1 Million+  
• London Borough of Lewisham - LoveCleanStreets - Council Web Portal Cuts Graffiti and Illegal Dumping of Waste in London Boroughs
• Active Web Solutions - Developer Scales Search-And-Rescue Application to Help Save More Live at Sea
• RiskMetrics – Financial Risk-Analysis Firm Enhances Capabilities with Dynamic Computing
• Coca Cola Enterprises: Learn how the global organisation unified their 70,000+ workforce across 431 facilities using Microsoft cloud service
• Exceedra - ISV Uses Cloud to Speed Deployment, Cut Costs for Retail Analytics and Planning Solutions
• iLuka - Events and Hospitality Firm Gets Ready for Olympic Games with Cloud-Based Solution

• Lewisham Webcast
• Royal Mail Webcast
• Take a look at how the roles of IT staffers will change with cloud computing.

• Cloud Computing: A Guide for IT Leaders
• Realising the Promise of Cloud Computing with Microsoft