Cloud computing UK survey

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 9:12:00 AM

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Latest results of a small UK survey of Heads of IT in the commercial and public sectors reveals that cloud computing is getting a lukewarm reception.

Half of the commercial organisations have not been influenced by cost cutting when appraising cloud computing – an improved, flexible and more resilient infrastructure was a greater driver with regard to take-up of the cloud.

Over 60% of all Heads of IT surveyed said that they do not envisage using a cloud-based infrastructure as a future revenue stream. 50% believe that they have the capability within their current IT resources to plan and manage migration to a cloud-based infrastructure.

The organisations surveyed are yet to be committed to the idea of a cloud infrastructure; with only 14% saying they were fully committed while 46% said they were partially committed.

All in all, the conclusion is that Heads of IT are cautionary about going to the cloud.

 

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