Adopted properly, cloud calls for executives to challenge their thinking, to look at old problems in a new light, and to create new opportunities.
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- Rick Wright, Global Cloud Enablement Leader, KPMG |
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Results from a recent KPMG survey show that 81% of businesses are either planning their initial cloud computing forays, are in early or advanced stages of experimentation or have full implementations.
In its simplest form, cloud computing is about shared IT infrastructure or the outsourcing of a company's technology. Before moving to the cloud, businesses first need to examine their current IT infrastructure, usage and needs.
KPMG's series of thought leadership publications addresses the challenges and opportunities facing users, and providers of cloud. |
Exploring the cloudThis report discusses the perceived benefits and challenges of cloud computing environments. Tax in the cloudKPMG’s Tax in the Cloud report addresses direct and indirect issues, challenges and opportunities that can arise when adopting cloud services. Embracing the cloudFor many, cloud’s promise is more than just a shift in IT strategy; it could lead to a fundamental transformation of companies’ business models. Clarity in the cloudCloud is creating new business opportunities as companies harness its power to facilitate new revenue, services and businesses. |
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