Cloud computing and green IT are among the technologies that will become more important during 2010, which may show the need for IT outsourcing.
Looking at the strategic technologies for next year, IT industry analyst Gartner pointed out that cloud computing can allow businesses to reduce the cost of some applications, although it cannot completely eliminate IT spending.
In addition, the research suggested that firms will make more use of green IT solutions such as e-documents and teleworking.
“IT can enable many green initiatives. The use of IT, particularly among the white collar staff, can greatly enhance an enterprise’s green credentials,” the group explained.
Other technologies singled out by Gartner as being important over the next 12 month include social computing, active security monitoring and mobile applications.
Recently, David Pratt, chief operating officer of IT services at ThinkGrid, recently pointed out that cloud computing is especially useful for companies attempting to deploy remote working.
Source : http://www.ihotdesk.com/article/19419973/Cloud-computing-will-be-vital-in-2010,-report-suggests
