Cloud-based collaboration is the answer to digital dislocation

Cloud-based collaboration is the answer to digital dislocation The demand for cloud-based collaboration is massive IT decision makers want to use cloud want desktop sharing 85% want unified messaging want desktop HD video 33% But only a third of IT decision makers have a cloud strategy in place Mismatched demand and supply causes digital dislocation in the workplace IT decision makers say Employees want Need to enable better remote and mobile collaboration Simple ways to share info 68% 77% To change voice calls to video Platform needs updating 66% 73% PBXS need replacing Easier access to comms on the move 52% 62% BYOD creates real problems BYOD 50% 43% Leading to frustration and a less productive workplace IT decision makers recognise that cloud meets the business priority to reduce cost Cloud saves money A Pay for what's needed, when needed 42% Cheaper overall Organisations taking cloud tech beyond trial reduce TCO by 24% 37% A Cost-effective ability to flex capacity 37% Shift capex to opex 35% Feel reassured by dealing with large, well-known brands for cloud 72% say security concerns hold back uptake 69% вт Source: Hickman (2013), Digital Dislocation in the Workplace, BT/Cisco research. CISCO. Working together The conversation just gets better.