Why understanding different perceptions of cloud across IT departments is crucial
August 12, 2013
Grazed from GigaOM. Author: Jo Maitland.
It’s well-known that cloud computing is a disruptive force bearing down on enterprise IT — but not in the same way for everyone. In fact, the latest GigaOM research survey shows that those in senior IT management often have a very different take on cloud computing than that of the people working for them.
This report looks at the June survey of 302 IT decision makers at companies with over 500 employees. We partnered with venture capital firm North Bridge to examine cloud adoption trends across a broader spectrum of cloud users. Those results are found here…
This snapshot report compares senior managers’ (C-level and VP-level) answers to questions about cloud adoption to those from their direct reports (IT managers and directors). The purpose is to examine any disconnect between the two groups. With some understanding of the different viewpoints, IT organizations should have a smoother migration to the cloud…
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