Financial firms increase spending on cloud computing

Spending on cloud computing systems is increasing as the effects of the financial downturn are replaced by a more positive economic outlook, according to report.

EU must not adopt 'Fortress Europe' approach to the cloud

The European Commission says the EU nations must not turn their backs on cloud computing and warned that a ‘Fortress Europe’ approach to the technology would not work.

Microsoft aims to persuade more firms into the cloud

Microsoft is aiming to persuade more customers to adopt cloud computing by introducing cloud services to its own system.

UK falls behind in cloud computing adoption

British business are lagging behind their overseas counterparts when it comes to adopting cloud computing technology, according to a global study.

New study predicts cloud computing growth

A new research study has shown that the majority of companies who have set aside separate budgets for cloud computing predict that they will be spending more on the medium in the future.

Broadband providers must make switching easier, Govt says

Communications regulator Ofcom has confirmed that it still believes it is too difficult to switch broadband providers, despite new measures recently introduced aimed at assisting customers.

Churches making use of cloud computing

Four out of five large churches are making use of cloud-based technology, new research has revealed.

SPDZ set to make the cloud more secure

Joint research by British and Danish universities could soon be used to ensure working via the cloud will be both more secure and private for multiple users of the same system, potentially encouraging a greater take-up.

Cloud computing: changing the face of aerospace and defense

Cloud computing is increasingly becoming a viable option for the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry, thanks to the cost-effectiveness of the concept and its ability to merge product development, supply chain, production and maintenance strategies.

Technology and the charity sector

The cloud is beneficial for all sorts of sectors, ranging from financial to technological, and now a new report has shown it has huge positives for the charity sector too.