This document discusses the development of a cloud computing broker that can intelligently select cloud providers and services for customers based on their requirements. It aims to address issues like varying quality of service across providers, flexibility in customer needs, and avoiding vendor lock-in. The proposed broker uses fuzzy logic techniques to select suitable providers based on promised quality of service and trustworthiness. It also monitors services and can trigger migration to another provider if service level agreements are not met. Case studies on infrastructure and software marketplaces demonstrate that the fuzzy-based broker performs better than conventional cost-based approaches.
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