Cloud computing 'had biggest IT impact in 2013'

Cloud computing had the biggest impact of any technology during 2013 on IT professionals quizzed by tech site V3.

IT staff concerned about cloud roll out

There are concerns among IT staff that the roll out of cloud computing could affect job numbers in technology departments, according to an executive at a global energy management business.

MEPs pass new cloud computing resolution

MEPs have supported a new resolution in the European Parliament on the development of cloud computing regulations for the EU.

The resolution covers issues surrounding the transfer of data between cloud computing providers and sets out a number of demands that MEPs want to be included in the strategy that is currently being drawn up.

Concerns over power demands of future giant data centres

The vast amount of power that will be needed to keep data centres storing information in the cloud is predicted to cause future 'brownouts' – or drops in voltage as a result of the demand for electricity.

Cloud and big data spending 'to exceed £1.2 trillion in 2014'

IT spending on cloud computing and handling big data is predicted to exceed the £1.2 trillion market in 2014, according to researchers.

SMEs 'not providing staff with tools they need for cloud'

Small businesses across Europe are failing to supply staff with the tools they need to use cloud computing properly in their jobs, according to a survey.

Software firms race to develop cloud solutions

European software firms are joining their rivals in the US in the race to provide more cloud computing products.

Demand from businesses for software that allows information to be held by the cloud host’s servers and lets users access information simultaneously and in real time is soaring, Reuters reported.

Cloud for European project officially launched

The European Commission has launched its Cloud for Europe research project, which aims to increase trust in the concept of cloud computing across the EU.

The initiative was officially launched in Berlin at an event attended by EC vice president and Digital Agenda commissioner Neelie Kroes.

UK firms 'slow to spend on cloud computing'

UK companies are currently just spending around a fifth of their IT budgets on cloud computing technology, according to a new report.

Expert group begins work on cloud regulations

An expert group has been set up by the European Commission to develop contract terms for cloud computing across the EU.