Editorial

The International Conference on Cloud Computing Technologies, Applications, and Management 2012 (ICCCTAM-12) held from December 8–10, 2012 at BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai, U.A.E. provided a platform to academicians, researchers, practitioners and users to share latest academic achievements, showcase the best technical achievements in cloud computing and discuss the scope and challenges faced in this emerging area.