Cloud computing feeds competitiveness among consumers and vendors

Grazed from TechTarget. Author: Paul Korzeniowski.

When evaluating cloud computing, corporations are thinking more strategically and less tactically, according to an IDC survey of U.K.-based cloud managers. "Just about all corporations are now searching for ways to leverage cloud computing," said Juergen Urbanski, vice president of cloud architectures at Deutsche Telekom. In fact, the survey found that three quarters of corporations that responded view the cloud as a way to solve key business issues.

But the reasons why companies opt for cloud services are changing. Reducing IT costs is still a main driver, mentioned by about 40% of businesses. A few years ago, almost all respondents cited lower costs as the cloud’s No. 1 benefit. However, the focus is moving away from simply cost…

In fact, two out of three IT managers believe the cloud gives them a competitive edge in their marketplaces. Deploying cloud services enables companies to streamline work processes and respond to competitive challenges more quickly. Additionally, once organizations gain needed agility, they can introduce new products and services faster. Because of these business benefits, most companies plan to introduce new cloud deployments during 2013, the IDC survey noted…

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