Cloud computing 'ideal' for small businesses

The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has highlighted the positives of cloud computing for small businesses across the globe.

Cloud computing is fast becoming an essential component of contemporary business life, with increasing numbers of organisations – of all sizes – making use of the concept.

Capacity management 'underestimated' in cloud computing

The problem of capacity management is the most underestimated issue in cloud computing, recent comments from Morgan Stanley’s executive director of IT strategy have claimed.

Cloud computing contracts set to remain popular

The number of IT services contracts that have included some form of cloud computing has increased three-fold since 2010, according to a new report that underlines the popularity of cloud computing.

Alternative EU cloud strategy suggested by EESC

According to the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), the European Commission’s (EC) cloud computing strategy does not do enough to boost the development of cloud services.

Government develops cloud computing catalogue

The government has invited suppliers to apply to be listed in a cloud computing catalogue which has been developed for its acquisition of IT services.

The government wrote a blog on the HM Government website which detailed the launch of the ‘G Cloud iii’ – so called as it is the third framework of its type to be launched.

Amazon predicts rise in cloud computing demand

Online retail giant Amazon has announced that it is to expand its Amazon Web Services division, which supplies cloud computing and storage facilities to other organisations.

Widening skills gap affecting cloud computing, experts warn

New research has revealed a widening skills gap within the cloud computing arena which could have a negative impact on the sector over the coming years.

EU cloud computing initiative set to address concerns about data privacy years

The European Commission (EC) recently outlined its new EU cloud computing strategy.

Cloud computing contracts triple

The number of outsourcing contracts that involve an element of cloud computing has tripled since 2010, indicating that the cloud is very much at the centre of emerging technologies in the UK.

Senior managers getting interested in the cloud

A new survey by Capgemini has found that cloud computing may allow businesses to shift the control of their business technology more towards managers and other senior staff as opposed to the IT department alone.