Why are so many organizations adopting cloud computing?

IT Strategy & Roadmap

To derive real-time analytics33%

To control costs60%

Scalable and flexible platforms50%

Responsiveness and productivity27%

All of the above16%

Other (share below!)4%

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Director in Manufacturing3 years ago

speed to offer new application services

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CTO in Healthcare and Biotech3 years ago

To be agile & scability

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