CSC, the American technology firm announced the results of a study that reveals a willingness within the government and IT community to be flexible around security governance to benefit from cloud computing and shared services. Results show that users are open to sharing sensitive activities in the cloud, as long as the parties involved share similar characteristics and have the same cultural approach to security. The report, titled ‘Shared Services: A perfect storm of opportunity,’ […]
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The “cloud” is a convenient name for a new paradigm in computing that entails changes in policies and processes that can seem as amorphous and shifting as actual clouds. How can you ensure that your data is protected and secure while sitting in the cloud? Start by asking a few questions: Where is the data physically stored? How is it protected? Who can access it? How can you get it back? When the economic crisis […]
The tremendous growth of the cloud computing market, despite shortcomings in some areas, is a testament to the level of pent-up frustration that exists within organizations of all sizes across nearly every industry with legacy on-premise software and systems, and the tangible benefits today’s leading cloud vendors are quickly delivering to their early adopter customers. As the year winds to an end, it is incumbent on all industry pundits to make predictions about what they […]
Accenture has an in-depth report with advice on how banks should view and implement cloud computing services. Here is an excerpt on the process banks should follow to make the move. I think these steps apply to any business considering the move to the cloud: As they plan their migration to cloud computing, bank executives should consider the following actions. Ask hard questions and demand data-based analyses regarding cost savings. Don’t assume automatic and substantive […]
Diversity Limited, a consultancy specializing in cloud computing/SaaS, collaboration, business strategy and user-centric design recently issued a paper discussing the ten core benefits of cloud computing. This is one the best summaries that I have seen explaining why you should consider web-based software and cloud computing for your business. It nicely encapsulates the significant benefits small and mid-sized business can realize by adopting this approach to IT and telecom services. 1. Cost savings – cloud […]