This report by CA paints a very interesting picture about the perceptions in key technology areas which support Collaboration and Virtual Work: Virtualization (of applications on physical servers) and Cloud Computing.  Perceptions are what drive acceptance so a conclusion that 72% of respondents need more convincing means that there is a long way to go.

Of these two areas, Virtualization relates to the efficiency of the IT service, whereas Cloud Computing affects strongly how users can interact with the IT service.  Cloud Computing is therefore of particular relevance to Scatterwork clients.

On a scale of 1 (just started) to 5 (completely implemented), over 85% report implementation levels 1 and 2.  This means that the survey results about the drawbacks are particularly relevant:

• 65% report that their company does not have the in-house competence.
• 27% have data security concerns, 22% think the concept of Cloud Computing unproven, and nearly 17% because of the demand on management. Together this represents two thirds of all respondents who are not convinced by Cloud Computing.

Food for thought!