In the wake of alarmist new of Snowden, NSA, GCHQ and PRISM are concerns over data privacy valid? Alex will discuss the Cloud adoption trends in the UK plus offer some thoughts on how the Cloud industry Forum is endeavouring to ensure trust and transparency of Cloud services delivered to UK customers.
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About the Cloud Industry Forum
The Cloud Industry Forum (CIF) is a membership led industry body that
champions and advocates the adoption and use of Cloud-based
services by business.
We use our resources to establish best practice, lobby and educate on
all matters that will aid adoption of credible Cloud services.
We manage a certifiable Cloud Service Provider (CSP) Code of
Practice (COP) that provides transparency of Cloud services to enable
users to assure clarity and confidence in their choice of provider.
We imminently approach the launch of our Individual Membership
Programme offering resources and personal accreditation
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CIF research: Cloud is integral to IT strategy
78% of businesses are using Cloud services
79% now consider Cloud as part of their IT strategy
72% of organisations make new deployment decision based
around infrastructure refresh.
61% of organisation reported running Windows Server 2003 which
formally goes end of support in July 2015
71% will be hybrid IT for foreseeable future
Security remains the top inhibitor, but perception
versus reality!
62% see value in a certified Cloud supplier
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Creating a climate of trust
Relevant technology standards:
ISO 27001 – information security
Microsoft achieve ISO 27018 privacy standard for Azure
Protect “Personally Identifiable Information”
CIF – Code of Practice
Every provider prioritises data security, but understand
your requirements, obligations and regulations.
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An imminent new membership programme
Vast knowledge hub
Research papers
Industry news
22 e-learning course modules
Vendor independent cloud
accreditations
Workshops & webinars
Exclusive events
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Find out more
Download research papers
Subscribe to news and individual membership
Find COP certified resellers
cloudindustryforum.org
View the Cloud awards shortlist
ukcloudawards.co.uk
@UK_CIF
Editor's Notes
The research confirmed that the number one issue in the minds of end users still relates to Data Security with 61% citing this concern.
This was followed by 54% concerned about data privacy and protection and 28% concerned about where the data is stored from a sovereignty perspective.
Concerns are most heightened in larger private sector organisations impacted by regulation