Cloud may be a workable approach, however, if only one of these elements (hardware, operating system, or application layer) are based on custom technology.

FORBES: Cloud Computing: Nine Questions to Ask Before Casting Your Servers Aside

Some of the most serious challenges facing health care today--medical errors, inconsistent quality and rising costs--can be addressed through the effective application of available health information technology linking all elements of the health care system.

FORBES: Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyo