Cloud computing: Myths And Risks

When asked about their major concerns and/or barriers to the adoption of cloud computing, respondents to a recent Springboard Research survey of 474 organizations across Asia Pacific revealed that 20% were primarily concerned about data security. While Springboard Research is confident the role of cloud computing in enterprise IT will become critical in years to come, organizations must remain vigilant. The risks associated with cloud computing are, of course, very real. However, they are not necessarily unique to this particular form of technology and must be managed accordingly.