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Cloud computing may be a buzz term here in the States, but travel across the pond and you’ll find that most Brits in IT put cloud computing at the bottom of their strategic planning lists.
The latest IT Europe report suggests that 67% of CIOs and CFOs in UK enterprises say they are either not planning to adopt cloud computing - or are unsure of whether their company will adopt cloud computing during the next two years.
But hold that thought. There’s this news as well.
- 60% said their organization was more likely to invest in software and services delivered online as a result of the recession.
- 85% of CIOs and CFOs are looking for more flexibility in their software licensing agreements
- 68% said they will avoid long term IT contracts - benefits widely acknowledged to be delivered by the cloud computing model.
What gives? Why the conflicting data?
One of the reasons, analysts suggest, is the definition of cloud computing. It’s still muddy - and everyone has their own definition for it. Mention the word cloud computing down in an IT department and you’ll hear words like virtualization and SaaS. Mention the phrase in a typical office and you’ll hear web services and email.
But whatever cloud computing really means - Brits aren’t buying into it. At least not yet.
“Decision makers at large UK companies clearly see the benefits of investing in online delivery of software and services however many are unconvinced about taking the plunge with a cloud computing model in the next two years,” said Rob Steggles, Marketing Director Europe at NTT Europe Online.
For those who are considering investing in a cloud computing model, the systems most preferred to place in the cloud were content management systems, sales/CRM applications, and those applications deemed ‘non-business critical’. CIOs say investments in servers and storage, and network infrastructure remain a propority - but not for cloud.
Huh.
Quite disappointing, don’t you think?
By no means did I think that the UK was ahead of the IT curve . But seeing how far behind they are is a bit startling.
Hey UK, it’s time to get your head out of the fog and up in the cloud.
Cloud computing (ie virtualization) is here - and it’s only going to get bigger and better.
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