Cloud Computing Saves Organizations Money on IT Spending

Grazed from eWeek. Author: Nathan Eddy.

Organizations fully utilizing cloud computing save on average more than 15 percent in IT spending, whether measured as a percentage of revenue or on a per-user basis, according to a report from Computer Economics. A more detailed analysis of respondents’ IT spending mix shows that the savings come not only from a reduction in data center spending but also in IT personnel costs.

The cloud user organizations that participated in the study include two manufacturing companies, a life sciences organization, a wholesale distributor, a systems integrator and an online content provider. The full study provides a description of the survey respondents, including their industries, sizes and cloud system portfolios…

The report then outlines the strategic benefits of cloud computing beyond cost savings, including feedback from the respondents. Recommendations for business and IT leaders in developing a strategic road map for full migration to the cloud are also detailed in the report, which is available for purchase on Computer Economics’ Website…

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