Is cloud computing a risky business?

Cloud Computing: Risks & Support A survey of tech executives at almost 500 companies revealed that majority rated data security as serious as or extreme risk to IT infrastructure hosted on the public cloud. Perceived Risks in the Public Cloud Percentage of respondents who indicated a 4 or 5 * * Question: Data Security 62% Please indicate your view on the seriousness of each public cloud RISK for your organisation, on a scale of 1 to 5 42% Data & System Integration 1 = Minimal Data & System Portability 41% 3 = Moderate 5 = Extremely Serious Viablity of 3rd Party Providers 40% 57% 64% IT Governance 39% Survey respondents indicated that a Respondents who outsource IT feel that data security in the cloud is a serious RISK private cloud is the best IT solution in 3 years Service Level Agreements 35% BEŞT vs REALITY in three years 16% Traditional data centre managed Internally 39% Percentage of respondents who indicated which would 14% Private cloud managed by Service Provider be the best level of Support ** 25% ** Question: 21% 21% Traditional data centre managed by Service Provider • Which do you consider will be the best solution in 3 years? How much of your infrastructure will be supported by each of the following in 3 years. 13% Private cloud managed Internally 32% Supported in 3 Years O 7% 7% Public Cloud Best in 3 Years O Source: Economictimes.com Infographic by: CopperBridge Media