London council to implement Google apps

The council of the London borough of Hillingdon is set to move to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and implement Google Apps for Business.

Cloud computing can 'cut energy use by a third'

Investing in cloud computing could help cut business expenses by reducing their energy use and lowering their carbon emissions.

Cloud computing a 'top investment priority' for 2012

Cloud computing appears to be a major investment priority for the next 12 months, according to a recent survey.

Unisys Corporation recently conducted an online poll asking companies where their priorities lie in terms of IT investments for 2012.

SAP AG steps into cloud computing market

SAP AG is stepping up its game in the cloud computing market with the acquisition of SuccessFactors for $3.4 billion.

The buyout sees SAP gain the leading developer of employee evaluation software and is expected to provide a particular boost for the firm in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) market.

UK consumers slow to take up cloud computing

New research from consultancy firm KPMG has found that whilst UK consumers are amongst the fastest in the world to adopt new technology, they have been slow to take advantage of cloud computing.

Deutsche Bank awarded cloud computing prize

A private cloud system designed for Deutsche Bank has won the Open Data Center Alliance's 'Conquering the Cloud' competition.

Substantial cloud computing growth predicted

Cloud computing has been predicted to grow substantially over the coming years in the inaugural Cisco Cloud Index.

Cloud computing embraced by charity

A British charity has embraced cloud computing in a bid to implement cost savings in its operations.

NSPCC, a leading children's charity, has established a cloud computing contract, which will also reduce time spent handling data, as well as lowering the costs of storing it.

NHS agency introduces cloud computing system

A cloud computing system has been introduced at a Birmingham NHS agency, specifically designed to deal with supplier invoices.

Data centre energy efficiency lacking

Despite efforts to improve the management of energy, recent research has revealed that the energy use of data centres in the UK is growing faster than the number of racks being installed.