Trust in cloud computing increasing

Businesses increasingly trust the use of cloud computing, even for critical applications, new research has suggested.

The Future of Cloud Computing Survey, published by North Bridge Venture Partners, has found that of almost 800 respondents, 50 per cent have confidence that cloud solutions are suitable for essential business applications.

A recent statement from BT's group strategy director, Sean Williams, about the need for fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) broadband, has caused some controversy.

Mr Williams said that not the whole of the UK needed FTTP broadband connections, adding that the forthcoming extra fibre-to-the-cabinet (FTTC) and copper wires currently being used will be adequate to produce the extra performance capacity required.

BBC IT head warns of 'nesting' cloud SLAs

The head of IT strategy at the BBC, Paul Boynes, has warned businesses to beware of questionable service level agreements with cloud providers when starting out with cloud computing.

Council's £175,000 savings with WAN deal

Upgrades and improvements to East Lothian council’s networking could save £175,000 per year. The local authority has tackled wide area network (WAN) costs to reduce site overheads in a new five-year deal with Updata.

Cloud computing helping charity sector

Cloud computing is becoming increasingly popular with the charity sector, according to a recent report in The Guardian newspaper.

Superfast broadband to add billions to the economy

Economic research by Regeneris Consulting, has found that the rollout of so-called ‘superfast’ broadband across the UK could contribute up to £19.8 billion to our economy over the coming 15 years.

Gartner publishes list of trends that could impact cloud uptake

Cloud strategies between today and 2015 will be influenced by a number of trends, according to Gartner, which has published a list of these factors.

Investment needed in data centre networks, claims expert

A new argument has entered the arena with regards to the government’s plans to roll-out superfast broadband, this time coming from networking firm Brocade.

IT departments concerned about meeting bandwidth demand

Although finding the right staff with the appropriate levels of skill is still concerning for many IT departments, new research shows that cloud computing and obtaining enough bandwidth are the now the top concerns for IT managers around the globe.

Fast broadband and the cloud can save start-ups cash

Investing in fast broadband can help small firms reduce start-up costs, according to the chief executive of Real Status, an IT modelling firm, Royce Murphy.