The cloud takes shape: a KPMG Global Survey

Cloud has finally started to move beyond the hype and into the fundamental fabric of today’s enterprise. As a result, organizations around the world are now gaining valuable insight, not only into the potential benefits of cloud, but also the practical challenges of adopting these evolutionary and highly disruptive technologies.

 
Emerging complexities
 
According to The cloud takes shape, organizations are finding particular challenges with data management, systems integration and the management of multiple cloud providers.
 
The report finds that there is a growing recognition that business process redesign must occur in tandem with cloud adoption if organizations hope to achieve the full potential of their cloud investments.

A comprehensive view of the current cloud environment
 
The cloud takes shape also provides practical and actionable advice on cloud for enterprises and their executives. Read a summary of the key chapters below.
 
  • Setting expectationsCost reduction is a given, but transformation is critical.
  • Tackling the practicalitiesOvercoming the implementation challenge.
  • Taking a sober look at securityComfort increases but challenges remain.
  • Aiming for the blue skyManaging legal and regulatory concerns.
  • From liability to opportunityThe role of tax in the cloud.
 

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