Despite the cost advantage, organisations across several sectors remain resistant to the shift to cloud. This is due to the concerns around data security in cloud computing. This concern is not entirely misplaced.

1. CLOUD OFFERINGS
&
DATA SECURITY
What is Cloud Computing?
Cloud computing is storing data and applications remotely rather than
within an enterprise’s own premises. The mechanism is used as an
alternative to on-premise storage; which helps reduce IT costs
dramatically.
Cloud Security & Service
SECURITY TOPS THE LIST
OF CLOUD CONCERNS...
Top concerns influencing migration
strategy
DATA
SECURITY
PRIVACY
IP
PROTECTION
76%
51%
33%
STRATEGIC FOCUS ON
COLLABORATION UPS THE
STAKES FOR DATA
SECURITY...
59%
say cloud allows them to
collaborate with business
partners today
79%
say cloud will allow them to
collaborate with business
partners in two years.
Information Transferred to the Cloud - By Department
50% 53%
41%
31% 33% 32%
73% 72% 59%
53% 52%
43%
Now Two Years from Now
Engineering Management Marketing Sales Finance HR
0
25
50
75
Concerns About Public Cloud Hosting
69%
45% 38%
27% 25% 24% 17%
23%
35%
31% 53% 51%
44%
46%
8% 20%
31%
20% 24%
32% 37%
High Medium Low
Security
Compliance
Loss of Control
Complexity
Cost
Lack of Expertise
Immature Technology0
50
100
ORGANISATIONS SAY THEY ARE LOOKING FOR A VENDOR WITH
GOOD BRAND REPUTATION...
55% 53% 52%
Brand Reputation
Minimum Threshold of
Cloud Security
Transparency into
Operations & Performance
SOURCES:
451 Research
Dell GTAI
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