Cloud computing IT outsourcing contracts triple
November 20, 2012
Grazed from ComputerWeekly. Author: Carl Flinders.
The number of global IT services deals with a cloud computing element have tripled since 2010, according to research from IT outsourcing consultancy Information Services Group (ISG). ISG used its TPI index to analyse IT outsourcing deals and found this year will see 300 IT contracts awarded which feature cloud computing services. This compares with 110 in 2010 and 220 in 2011.
Stanton Jones, emerging technology analyst at ISG, said the move to standardised platform-based services which are difficult to customise is a step-change for the IT services sector. “Cloud services, especially shared platforms, are a new terrain for providers and clients alike, as they are highly standardised and can’t be easily customised — the antithesis of traditional outsourcing,” said Jones…
He added that the greatest potential for growth and momentum is in software-as-a-service (SaaS) – especially for human resources (HR), customer relationship management CRM) and collaboration…
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