Effects of the transformation of company computer system on cloud computing services - a change in company management

Paper deals with the transition of companies to information systems operated using cloud computing services. The influence on the competitiveness of company and its organizational support is analysed. The developmental trends and their impact on company management are also described. The benefits and drawbacks from the transition to flexible ICT architecture are emphasized. Theoretical framework and literature support the fact that exploitation of cloud computing services is an inevitable component of the information strategy of European countries in the support of companies' competitiveness. Based on the collected information and own experiences with using the cloud computing, the recommendations for the effective transition to the application of cloud computing services in a company are proposed.