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F5 Networks recently announced the results of a survey that shows how large enterprises are implementing cloud computing. The study reveals that among large enterprises, cloud computing is gaining critical mass, with more than 80 percent of respondents at least in trial stages for public and private cloud computing deployments. Additionally, despite the maturing rate of adoption of cloud computing among enterprises, the study shows that there is considerable confusion and concern around the definition of cloud computing.
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Cloud Computing SurveyJune – July 2009
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Methodology
• Applied Research performed survey• June 2009• 250 responses
– Enterprise IT (2,500 employees or more)– Manager, Director, VP, SVP (no CIOs)
• Network• Information security• Architecture• Development
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Key Findings
• Confusion about cloud computing definition• Cloud computing has gained critical mass• Cloud computing is more than SaaS• Technology requirements for cloud computing• Influencers go beyond IT
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Confusion about cloud computing definition
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4% 6% 6% 7% 6% 9%11% 7% 5% 6% 6% 8%22% 24% 22% 18% 20% 20%
39% 46% 42% 33% 42% 40%
24% 17% 24% 35% 26% 24%
Please rate the following six common cloud computing definitions using the following scale:
There is nothing I agree with in this definition I agree with a few things, but mostly not
This is about half right Almost there, but there are a few parts missing or incorrect
Perfect! This definition nails it.
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Cloud computing has gained critical mass
• Private and public clouds have traction• Two thirds have dedicated budget for cloud computing• Budgets rising
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Cloud computing is more than SaaS
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2% 5% 4%5% 6% 5%19%
28% 26%
50% 30% 37%
24% 31% 28%
Rate the following components or technologies as they pertain to your understanding of Cloud Computing.
Use the following scale:Never included in or required for cloud computingUsually not included in or required for cloud computingSometimes included in or required for cloud computingUsually included in or required for cloud computingAlways included in or required for cloud computing
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Technology requirements for cloud computing
• Access control (90%)• Network security (89%)• Virtualization (tie: 88%)
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Influencers go beyond IT
• Top public cloud decision makers– IT (45%), AppDev (41%), LOB stakeholders (41%)
• Top private cloud decision makers– IT (45%), LOB stakeholders (36%), AppDev (24%)
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Key Findings
• Confusion about cloud computing definition• Cloud computing has gained critical mass• Cloud computing is more than SaaS• Technology requirements for cloud computing• Influencers go beyond IT
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