As the use of cloud technology continues to increase in the life sciences and becomes ever more integrated into the enterprise, IT and Quality groups are challenged with ensuring that the underlying cloud infrastructure and the regulated applications that run in the cloud comply with the necessary regulations.

While knowledge around how to implement cloud within life sciences organizations is improving, there are often several common questions that arise as we consult with organizations in moving to the cloud. These questions and their answers are not only vital to success, but the logical first step as organizations build their business case and plan for a move to the cloud.