Cloud confusion
Cloud Computing Adoption
Familiarity with cloud computing is growing: 81% of those polled reported they have already embraced hybrid cloud computing using public clouds.
Cloud Computing Momentum
Next year may very well be the cloud tipping point. One-third said they now have more than 25% of their IT running in the cloud.
Flying Blind in the Cloud
Cloud management processes are immature at best: 62% admit to having little visibility into the cloud.
Cloud Computing Control
Loss of control makes IT organizations nervous. A full 75% don’t have any tools to control cloud sprawl.
Primary Cloud Computing Concerns
19% said they don’t leverage public clouds; 40% of those respondents cited security and privacy issues.
Cloud Computing Training
Training for the most part is on the job. One in three people working in cloud environments is not adequately trained.
Size of the IT Organization
The cloud brings more reliance on automated IT services: 41% said their IT staffs are shrinking in size.
Cloud Computing Costs
Cloud computing is often an act of faith. Just over half (52%) admit they don’t have any way to determine what they are paying for.
Public Cloud Spending Plans
Public cloud adoption gains more momentum. A full 71% said they will increase spending in the next 12 months.