IDG publishes new cloud computing survey

US technology media and research firm IDG Enterprise has published its new piece of research, entitled the Cloud Computing: Key Trends and Future Effects Report, which details how companies across the globe are balancing the cloud with their day-to-day business needs.

Scotland needs cloud computing for economic growth, Minister claims

The Under-Secretary of State for Scotland has claimed that cloud computing is absolutely essential in order for Scotland to enjoy economic growth.

Report finds improvements needed for NASA's cloud usage

According to a new report from NASA’s Office of Audits, (OA) the space agency needs to rethink its policy around cloud computing in order to realise the full benefits of the concept.

Cloud computing really is greener, research finds

Cloud computing does lower energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions, a new report from the Global e-Sustainability Initiative and Microsoft has confirmed.

European healthcare industry turns to the cloud

The European healthcare industry is realising the benefits of cloud computing as a means of boosting the quality of its services whilst lowering costs.

Australia's Senator Lundy outlines Govt support for the cloud

The Federal Government in Australia has confirmed its commitment to the cloud with the rollout of its policy for the use of the service.

Cloud computing centre wins Government funding

A new £2 million cloud computing centre is being developed in Newcastle as part of the Government’s £6 million investment to improve the city’s broadband provision.

Corporate cloud investment rises to an average of $1m, survey finds

According to a new survey from an IT publisher, investment in the cloud by corporations has risen to an average of $1 million, with private cloud deployments making up a large share of the market.

Cloud computing can reduce greenhouse gases, survey finds

Cloud computing has the potential to reduce greenhouse gases by up to 95 per cent, according to a new survey sponsored by Microsoft Europe and the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI).

EC to set cloud computing contract standards

The European Commission is drawing up a new set of standards to govern the cloud computing contracts that are used across the EU.