Not Yet Business-Critical
Less than half of IT organizations currently use on-demand resources for enterprise applications or infrastructure.
| Currently using or implementing | Plan to use in 1 to 5 years | On the radar/ researching | No plans | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collaboration tools | 50% | 15% | 18% | 18% |
| Enterprise applications (e.g. CRM, ERP, BI) | 35% | 12% | 19% | 34% |
| Application platforms/ development software | 34% | 9% | 27% | 31% |
| Utilities (e.g. antivirus spam filters, desktop management) | 33% | 14% | 21% | 32% |
| Servers | 32% | 11% | 18% | 39% |
| Storage | 31% | 16% | 22% | 30% |
| Networks | 27% | 12% | 17% | 45% |
| Personal productivity software | 23% | 13% | 22% | 43% |
Big Changes for IT Someday
There’s potential for the cloud to transform IT. But technology and security must mature, first.
| Cloud Computing… | Agree | Disagree | Neither/Not Sure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will cause a radical shift in IT | 58% | 24% | 18% |
| Will take years to mature | 54% | 30% | 16% |
| Current offerings are not appropriate for my business | 36% | 44% | 20% |
| Vendors have not adequately addressed security concerns | 60% | 19% | 20% |
CIO.com visitors were invited to take the Cloud Computing Survey from Aug. 18-31, 2008. Survey findings are based on 173 responses from IT and business professionals. The margin of error is +/- 7.5%. Numbers may not equal 100% due to rounding.
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Stephanie Overby is a regular contributor to CIO.com.
