An embodiment is directed to a hybrid cloud environment wherein a user of cloud computing
services is disposed to consume cloud provided services delivered by each of a plu rality of
cloud computing service providers. Specified event data is received at an MCS component,
wherein the event data pertains to metering events related to consumed services delivered
by one or more cloud service providers. Event data includes event data furnished by one or
more entities that actively monitor metering events at one or more local or remote cloud …

Louis Percello (57) ABSTRACT A hybrid cloud environment is provided where a user of
cloud computing services is disposed to consume cloud provided services delivered by
each of a plurality of cloud computing service providers. Specified event data is received at
an MCS component. The event data pertains to metering events related to the cloud
provided services delivered by one or more cloud service providers. Event data include
event data furnished by one or more entities that actively monitor metering events at one or …