Cloud Computing will remain integral to hotel sector, claims experts

An expert in hospitality IT has stated that Cloud Computing will continue to play an integral part in the industry.

Researchers predict growth in Cloud adoption

Analysts from market intelligence firm IDC have predicted a rise in the number of cloud computing applications in 2013.

Head of Research, Matthew Oostveen, said that a growing number of firms will begin to outsource their IT systems as cloud computing becomes increasingly ‘the norm’.

4G roll-out will benefit UK businesses

The government claims that the roll-out of 4G internet half way through next year will have a positive impact on businesses in the UK.

EU calls for major investment in the cloud

The European Union is calling on businesses and Government bodies to make major investments into the cloud computing sector.

The push comes as part of a bid by the EU to increase employment opportunities and to stimulate economic growth across Europe.

Cloud Industry Forum reports on cloud uptake in UK

The Cloud Industry Forum has released new research which shows that businesses across the UK are increasingly turning to the cloud, despite some ongoing concerns regarding data security.

Tesco invests in datacentre to expand its cloud offerings

Supermarket giant Tesco is to create a new datacentre in a bid to expand its cloud-based IT services to the US and central and Eastern Europe.

The chain has invested £65 million in the centre, which is to be hosted by datacentre operator Sentrum, and will be based in Watford, Hertfordshire.

NGOs increasingly turning to the cloud

New research has revealed that an increasing number of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are realising the benefits of cloud computing.

The research, which was carried out by nonprofit social enterprise TechSoup Global, found that a majority of NGOs are planning to move their IT systems over to the cloud in the near future.

Major Australian telecom firm to benefit from SAP cloud

Australia’s top Managed Hosting and business-only telecommunications company, Macquarie Telecom, has acquired SAP cloud services certification for its data centres.

Small firms missing out on cloud benefits, survey finds

Whilst the majority of small firms are not taking advantage of cloud technology, those that have done are reporting revenue increases.

According to new research carried out by business software provider MYOB, 79 per cent of small and medium-sized enterprises are not making use of the cloud.

Cloud computing 'offers less threat' to IT security

According to an IT expert, cloud computing offers less of a threat to corporate IT security than the non-cloud environment.