Cloud computing ‘becoming more popular in Australia’
February 21, 2011
An increasing number of Australian businesses are turning to cloud computing services and more are expected to do so in the coming months.
"It will be a big year for [the] cloud," explained Andrew Stevens, IBM Australia’s new chief, who also states development and testing procedures will be bolstered, as will production systems, the Australian reports.
The move to cloud computing is partly due to a rise in the number of tablet and mobile devices that employees use, which bring a series of security problems that may be tackled by a remote service.
Qantas and Suncorp are just two businesses using Apple’s iPad tablet computer for myriad applications, the former has begun allowing mobile check-ins for passengers on the move.
However, some companies are taking a more cautious approach by ensuring their existing applications are compatible before moving to the cloud on a permanent basis, according to Glenn Wightwick, director of IBM Research and Development – Australia and chief technologist for IBM Australia, the ZDNet website has stated.