An integrated composition model for collaboration in the cloud

Composition and virtualization are related concepts in scenarios where different entities collaborate for achieving a common goal. Such concepts have been presented in the literature as unrelated to each other. The reason might be the lack of both a unifying axis and a strong motivation. This paper presents an integrated model with concepts and technologies related to composition and virtualization (the axis) that are classified into different categories under the umbrella of cloud computing (the motivation). We offer an innovative view for improving the overall comprehension and the development of solutions for current complex ICT environments. As a result, we foresee cloud computing surviving the current hype and short-term business goals and becoming a long-lasting concept in computer science.