Despite benefits, cloud adoption rates lower than expected

The study found that by next year, 51 percent of respondents will be running substantial parts of their workloads in a cloud setting.

Despite lack of adoption, SMB cloud adoption is smartest approach for data backup

When it comes to the cloud, there are a number of reasons companies are weaving the solution in existing infrastructure. While each business has different priorities, every organization can agree that digital backup is near the top of the list.

Dispelling some of the popular cloud myths

One of the more interesting aspects to any new technology innovation is wild speculation about how it can help you.

Cloud systems helping small businesses compete

In the case of the server, the innovation that is making it obsolete is the cloud and it's changing that way companies of all sizes operate.

Personal cloud usage influencing business decisions on the technology

Of the 1,242 tech professionals that responded to a recent CDW study, 73 percent said that employee's using the cloud in their personal life was a "significant" factor in the company's final decision.

Cloud computing continues to grow in corporate sector

As the technology evolves and is used in more solutions, having the right management protocols in place to handle the systems is becoming a more crucial requirement.

All businesses, regardless of budgets should invest in the cloud

Linthicum, a contributor to InfoWorld, has a new piece where he covers how many educational institutes and governments are adopting the cloud and small budget IT needs to follow that lead.

VoIP, cloud help growing remote work force run effectively

According to 79 percent of the employees interviewed in a recent survey, home is where the heart is and the desired working environment - at least part of the time.

SMBs reap benefits of cloud technology

Managing a cloud system can be a monumental task, especially for small companies that may lack the internal IT talent to handle it. Because of this, Harding suggests outsourcing cloud services to an IT consulting firm.

Even in a blizzard, cloud technology keeps businesses running

While some business have shut the doors and are losing the revenue that would be created if they were open, others are operating as if its a sunny day thanks to the use of cloud-based technology.