Cloud computing is internet-based computing in which large groups of remote servers are networked to allow the centralized data storage, and online access to computer services or resources. Clouds can be classified as public, private or hybrid. Cloud computing relies on sharing of resources to achieve coherence and economies of scale, similar to a utility (like the electricity grid) over a network. At the foundation of cloud computing is the broader concept of converged infrastructure and shared services.
When given the chance to select more than one hurdle, one-third cited concerns about storing data outside the U.S. as a barrier to shifting workloads to the public cloud. Read more »
Asked to consider the “unwillingness” of different groups to move more workloads to the public cloud, respondents reported broadly similar sentiment across their organizations. Read more »
Nearly half of respondents believe insurmountable technical barriers to moving workloads to the public cloud will remain for at least two years. Read more »
SaaS remain by far the most likely critical application to use public cloud. A significant share of respondents expect no critical workloads to use public cloud even in two years. Read more »