ACS asks how to increase SME trust in cloud
July 16, 2013
Grazed from CIO. Author: Adam Bender.
The Australian Computer Society released a draft discussion paper this week that asks cloud vendors and users how they can help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and not for profits (NFPs) become more confident in using the cloud.
“Despite the clear and compelling value of the cloud, SMEs and NFPs in particular appear reticent to integrate the cloud into their businesses and operations,” the ACS said in the paper. “The evidence suggests that this is due to a combination of a lack of understanding of what the cloud actually is, and secondly a lack of confidence in using cloud services due to concerns around issues such as privacy and security.”…
The ACS also cited a 2012 study by MYOB showing that four in five Australian SMEs refused to embrace the cloud due to a lack of understanding and worries about security and safety. However, the cloud has potential to greatly increase productivity and innovation at small organisations, the ACS said…
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