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| 03/21/12Is It Time for E-mail in the Cloud?Could e-mail be your best entry point to the Cloud? This issues guide will help you evaluate risks, tackle transition issues, and address legacy concerns. |
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| 02/28/12Exploring the Cloud: A KPMG Global Study of Governments' Adoption of CloudThis KPMG report focuses on how governments around the world are looking to the cloud for those solutions. Based on a survey of nearly 430 public sector executives and 808 private sector executives on their requirements, expectations and strategies for the cloud, the report provides context and insights for government agencies, private sector companies and regulatory bodies that need to understand the benefits and challenges of cloud computing. |
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| 02/22/12Governing the CloudAs the adoption of cloud computing changes the IT service delivery landscape, successful organizations will need to update or evolve these functions in order to realize the business value associated with cloud services. This article addresses some of the enhanced governance functions that companies should adopt as they move to cloud services. |
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| 11/16/11Cloud 2011 KPMG Global Pulse Survey This first edition of the cloud Pulse survey reflects cloud service market activity during the first three quarters of 2011 as well as projections for the balance of 2011 and into 2012. A link to the webcast recording is included. |
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| 11/02/11Clarity in the Cloud KPMG International and Forbes Insight conducted a global survey on cloud adoption in 2011. The survey was conducted among more than 900 individuals from 15 countries worldwide. Respondents were from both the client community of end-users, with input from both IT directors and executive management in companies with more than US$200m in revenues, and cloud vendors. While the cloud continues to have many definitions, the report highlights where it is going, where the transformative impacts lie, and also underscores that this seemingly simple and flexible solution can create complexity if not managed properly. |
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| 02/28/11The Value of Using External Advisors in Outsourcing TransactionsHow can a sourcing advisor specifically help you along your improvement journey? Organizations often assume an advisor is unnecessary and that they can successfully go it alone. In reality, a third-party advisor will help ensure a value-sustaining internal optimization effort or outsourced deal. These specialized consultancies assist in shaping and fine-tuning the right solution with an eye toward the desired future state. And by doing so, many help clients realize significant organizational run-rate savings. |
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| 01/26/11Can Cloud Pricing Really Bring a Shower of Savings?One of the biggest buzzes in today’s marketplace is around the cost savings opportunities provided by cloud computing. But, is the cloud really economical? Read this paper to learn about the delivery models and pricing structures offered for cloud computing. |
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| 08/12/10Private SaaS: A Model for Restructuring IT Outsourcing to Eliminate Stranded CostsCloud computing can deliver significantly lower costs, increased uptime and greatly enhanced flexibility via quick, as needed, up and down scalability, with the caveat that cloud may only be appropriate in certain types of computing environments.This paper provides guidance on how to identify stranded IT costs, ideas on how to eliminate these costs, and recommended steps for proceeding. |
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| 05/24/10Delivering on the Benefits of Cloud-Based Services: When to Call in the Experts The leap from being aware of the generic benefits of cloud-based services to having cloud as part of an organisation's service delivery strategy can be challenging. Martin Molloy, UK-based client executive and cloud expert explains how advisors can help determine if a cloud based delivery model the right solution for your business. |
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