Executives aware of cloud computing potential
Mon, 09 Nov 2009
Cloud computing will be "a transformative technology" in the IT industry and can drive financial benefits, business leaders believe.
This is one of the main findings of a new study conducted by professional services firm Deloitte, during a recent webcast exploring the growth of the sector.
At the very least, executives think the cloud can be useful for certain kinds of enterprise services, helping to drive efficiencies and productivity, the study suggested.
Deloitte Consulting principal Mark White, the webcast moderator, said adoption and demand for cloud services is growing as companies see "a real revolution" happening on the business side.
He added: "Expectations for agility and flexibility in business operations have grown in response to the downturn, and in preparation for what comes next.
"Cloud services create the possibility of rapid business model innovation, improved service levels and new ways of controlling costs."
Mr White said that business leaders responding to the poll believed that they can also realise financial benefits, including reduced capital expenditures, through the use of the technology.
Last week, David Cottingham of ComputerWorld urged firms to work with a specialist partner when introducing cloud technology.
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