A recent report from Forbes said cloud computing is changing the traditional models that have governed IT departments, replacing extensive efforts toward hardware and software maintenance with automation.
Simon Crosby, CTO of the data center and cloud division at Citrix Systems, told Forbes the cloud could quadruple in the next two years, as more business leaders realize its potential and integrate the technology accordingly.
The sudden expansion of cloud computing is creating a sense of fear in IT departments, Crosby told Forbes, because it changes their historical role in the enterprise. In the past, a company would purchase hardware and software, and IT departments would manage the technology, using it to create applications and customizing it for a business’ needs.
With cloud computing, many of the traditional IT tasks can be automated or solved through industry-specific applications. As a result, IT departments will be forced to change with the cloud, Crosby told the news source.
According to a recent survey performed by KPMG, cloud computing could be the path toward overall growth and recovery in IT. The survey found companies are increasingly deploying the cloud in an effort to reduce operating costs and generate revenue. This is allowing them to invest in other technological projects and maximize their resources.
Source:-http://www.centerbeam.com/news/Cloud-Computing/Report-Cloud-computing-changing-the-IT-landscape-CBOID73601138-GRPOID50590013/View.aspx
