Who’s using cloud today? Cloud computing is considered a priority by executive teams in 69% of the organisations we surveyed. Among large companies, the percentage is slightly higher (71%) than for medium (67%) and small companies (68%). However, it’s actually small companies that are leading the way in terms of cloud usage. Overall, 76% of respondents said their companies were using cloud services or planned to do so within the next 24 months — with 78% of small companies already using or planning to use cloud, compared with 73% of both large and medium-size companies. Click To Zoom Source: http://www.interxion.com Related:
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Security concerns related to cloud computing Preventing data loss was stated as the main security concern overall, with 71% of respondents identifying it as one of their top three security concerns. However, preventing outages, rated second with 64%, was cited most often as the top issue, bearing out the fundamental role that ICT plays in business processes today. Large companies were much more concerned about keeping security up to date (69%) and meeting regulatory requirements (67%) than small and medium-sized companies. To help reduce security concerns overall, cloud providers need to clearly communicate their practices for maintaining a secure cloud.
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by cloudtweaks on January 6, 2012
in Apps, Backups, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Computing, Images, Infographic, IT, SaaS, Security, Storage, Technology
Most Commonly Used Cloud Applications Websites, backup and recovery, email and calendars were rated as the most commonly used cloud applications. The high ranking (fourth) position for testing and development is explained by the way in which cloud delivery simplifies setup and dismantling of test and development environments. Here’s plenty of growth potential for backup and recovery, document management and customer relationship management (CRM) as cloud applications. However, perceived concerns about data security and regulatory compliance mean that most organisations don’t currently have firm plans to move applications like billing and HR management to the cloud. Click to Zoom Source:
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by cloudtweaks on January 3, 2012
in Apps, Backups, Cloud Computing, Computing, Images, Infographic, ipad, IT, Mobile, Music, Phone, Security, Smart Phones, Storage, Technology
Infographic: iPhone Users Care About Security Too… Source: ColumnFiveMedia
by cloudtweaks on December 30, 2011
in Cloud Computing, Computing, Dell, Images, Infographic, IT, SaaS, Security, Storage, Technology, Trends
Here is an attractive Infographic that we’ve come across that provides insight into The Past, Present and Future of Cloud Computing… Source: Dell
Infographic: The Cloud Is Built On Massive Data Centers Source: Wikibon
by Jeff Norman on December 8, 2011
in Cloud Computing, Computing, Gaming, Images, Infographic, IT, News, SaaS, Security, Storage, Technology
Cloud Gaming: Making the Joystick Airborne I should just come out with it. The last video game system I purchased was a Nintendo 64, back in the early 2000s. No, I am not a bells-and-whistles type of gamer, by any stretch of the imagination. But yes, I do have an opinion on this sizable, influential community. Video games are a means by which a great many of us escape the reality of our sometimes disappointing lives. And according to several updat es in tech news, the cloud will revolutionize just how quickly gamers can tap into that escape: the celebration
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by cloudtweaks on December 5, 2011
in Backups, Cloud Computing, Computing, Google Cloud, Google OS, Google TV, Images, Infographic, IT, Security, Storage, Technology
Here is an interesting infographic found over at: Inquistr which helps illustrate just how much data and storage space is required to run Google and its various services.
