Microsoft China to expand cloud computing services

Technology giant Microsoft has announced that it plans to grow its China operations in a bid to bring cloud computing to the masses.

Cloud providers may benefit from moving focus away from costs

Cloud cost savings are less of a concern for businesses than expected, according to research by Everest Group and Cloud Connect.

Businesses find middle ground between on-site and cloud computing

The hype surrounding cloud computing is slowly starting to level off as businesses find a practical middle ground between cloud and on-site services.

The cloud can save firms money in the long run

Although the initial bills can be steep, moving to the cloud can help your business to make savings in the long-run.

This is according to a recent report in Cloud Pro, which urged businesses to take a long-term view when considering opting for cloud computing.

SaaS diagnostics tool launched

A medical informatics firm has launched a new SaaS tool which can help diagnose illnesses.

The cloud platform, launched by GenoSpace, aims to offer patients personalised medical treatment based on their genes.

According to CloudPro, “The new service allows medical professionals to take data from a patient’s genome and present it in a form that is easier to understand.”

Cloud computing investment remains resilient

IT spending on cloud computing looks set to remain resilient, despite the global economic climate, according to new research.

Network operators using the cloud to reduce testing costs

Service providers are increasingly turning to the cloud for testing and monitoring in order to reduce costs, new research has suggested.

CMG invests in leased line in cloud move

Career Moves Group (CMG), one of London’s top recruitment agencies, has moved its entire IT infrastructure to the cloud, it has announced.

Half of organisations plan to use PaaS by 2014

New research suggests that Platform-as-a-Service (Paas) is becoming increasingly popular with businesses.

A study from business intelligence firm Jaspersoft has revealed that 45 per cent of all businesses globally are set to adopt PaaS in the next two years. The study found that 14 per cent are already using PaaS.

Majority of businesses plan to use cloud computing

A massive 90 per cent of firms plan to use cloud computing in their business, new research from Cisco has found.