Is your head in the ‘cloud’?
A survey of 565 IT decision makers has found that 70% of cloud users plan to locate more of their applications in the cloud. And although 64% are not yet using a cloud model, 62% are considering moving to one.
Although for the majority of respondents – 54% – the primary benefits are the cost savings, many said the most important aspects of the cloud model are agility, scalability and efficiency.
Businesses are now looking for more flexible, efficient approaches to working and applications that allow staff to access vital business information and tools away from the office, either at home or on the road, are becoming more and more popular. It is estimated that by the end of 2010 the majority of UK businesses will be using at least one cloud-based software application.
And it’s not just private companies who can reap the benefit of what the “cloud” has to offer. A key measure of the Government’s new money-saving IT strategy for a smarter, cheaper and greener public sector ICT infrastructure, is to establish a Government Cloud or ‘G-Cloud’. The aim is to enable public sector bodies to select and host ICT services from one secure shared network. Multiple services will also be available from multiple suppliers on the network to ensure systems are best suited to their needs.
Cloud applications require less IT support and maintenance than in-house systems, and with everyone trying to save money where possible this is a definite tick in the box.
By working with the right partner you can help ensure your move to the cloud is as effective and secure as possible, allowing you to benefit from all that the cloud has to offer.