Cloud will get global recognition

What are the key trends in the cloud computing space?



Cloud offers an alternative to the current hardware and software solutions

available in enterprises. We have seen a strong positive reaction from companies

such as Google, IBM, Microsoft, and Dell regarding the importance of adopting

cloud services. Enterprises have begun to realize the benefits of implementing,

developing, and managing delivery of cost effective and automated applications

through on-demand cloud computing ecosystems globally.

Should enterprises go for the cloud computing model?



The obvious attractiveness of the cloud is the efficiency in processes and

reduction of cost. From a financial perspective, we feel that licensing issues

of software and updating of software will also be solved since this is a major

area of concern for any CIO of an organization. The IET would bring IT industry

leaders together and address the problems in cloud computing.

What are the challenges associated with cloud computing services?



The first challenge will be the cultural change, especially training the

users over cloud. The role of a CIO (if they go for a cloud model) will shift

from do we have software and kits (in a physical sense) to what are the legal

frameworks and whether the systems will work fast.

Can smaller and mid-sized businesses also benefit from cloud computing?



If the solution is available in the cloud, there is a real potential for

efficiencies. Market in India is still cautious about adopting cloud models in

their IT businesses. We think that even in the IT and ITeS sector, most of the

IT professionals do not have a good understanding about the ground realities of

cloud computing.

What are the legal implications surrounding cloud computing?



There is a natural concern when data is being hosted on the cloud, and that

data has to be legally protected and not shared. Going forward, IET would make

constant efforts to address the legal implications in cloud.

How important is it to demonstrate the benefits of cloud computing?



By making IT professionals aware about the tangible benefits they can reap

from deploying cloud services, they can increase efficiencies and reduce costs.

Companies that are traditionally at the forefront of IT are more likely to adopt

cloud services. In the future, telecom, BFSI, retail, and healthcare verticals

would also be interested to deploy cloud solutions in their infrastructure. That

is why IET believes that cloud will get recognition from differnt enterprises,

verticals, and government globally.

PC Suraj



surajp@cybermedia.co.in