There is little argument that cloud computing and software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms have created a paradigm shift in enterprise technology and IT as a whole. Companies of all sizes – both public and private – seeking to reduce storage costs, improve overall efficiency and integration with partners, are increasingly turning to the cloud to house information and run essential business functions remotely.
The Business Software Alliance Global Cloud Computing Scorecard ranked Australia second only to Japan as a global destination for the software-enabled resources and services delivered on an “as needed” basis. The Scorecard was based on seven key criteria: industry-led standards and international harmonisation; data privacy; security; cybercrime; intellectual property; free trade; and information technology readiness and broadband deployment.
Australia was rated among the leaders in each category, contributing to its overall second place ranking in what is one of the fastest growing information technology sectors globally. Indeed, a September 2011 IDC survey of enterprises in Australia found that 20.6 per cent of the respondents are using Cloud computing, while 32.4 per cent are planning to deploy cloud services in the next six to 12 months. A further 41.2 per cent of companies are planning to implement Cloud services by 2013.
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Source: technologyspectator.com.au
By: Adrian Briscoe
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