Cloud computing Standardization Initiatives: State of Play

Abstract

Cloud computing is an evolutionary paradigm for service delivery in IT industry. Technological evolution and adoption of cloud by reputed companies diverge into development of too many standards. With the wide spread of the technology, these standards cause problems like vendor lock-in, portability, interoperability, preventing the future adoption of cloud computing. Many standardized bodies have developed their own standards but still their adoption is difficult and complex. In this paper, a systematic and comprehensive survey is conducted for finding current standard initiatives by different Standard Development Organizations (SDO), Technical Forums and Government Organizations. Aim of the survey is to understand different standards, their standardization area, and gaps in standardization for cloud computing. Survey will provides information for work done till date and helps researchers to not repeat the work which is already done. Based on the result of the survey, some recommendations are suggested which encourages standardization communities to adopt and build common standard by taking consideration from industries and standard development agencies.