The flexible benefits of cloud computing mean that it is completely changing the dynamics of IT outsourcing, it has been claimed.
According to a study by K2 Advisory, chief information officers across the globe are increasingly looking for flexible sourcing options.
“In particular [they] favour outcome-based contracts from firms supplying cloud services,” Dr Katy Ring, director of K2 Advisory, said.
“Whilst the theory is good, large scale uptake of these types of contracts is unlikely in the short term due to levels of vendor risk and lack of experience from both procurement and sourcing advisors.”
The study also emphasised that internal IT departments will play a key role in the shift towards cloud services as they will be tasked with making sure that the technology fits in with their organisation.
Nicola Mortimer, head of ICT and business development at O2, recently said that the cloud is changing business dynamics with a greater emphasis on flexibility and mobility.
Source:http://www.qas.co.nz/company/data-quality-news/cloud_computing_changing_the_face_of_outsourcing__7913.htm
