IT execs alarmed about the cloud

Tech executives are more than a little worried about cloud computing, fearing security, data management and compliance problems, according to a new CIO.com of 240 IT professionals involved in technology-purchasing decisions. The survey finds that more than 50 percent of respondents have concerns, as opposed to 45 percent a year ago.

The concern reflected in the survey is, in part, because some fear a loss of control over the data. In 2008, 26 percent were worried. This year, 37 percent said this was an issue that gave them pause.

The latest survey found other startling results: Less than 10 percent of those polled are currently implementing cloud services. Almost 30 percent weren't interested at all.

Another survey last month offers a different view from the CIO.com findings. It said that 60 percent of nearly 800 IT buyers had cloud computing services on their radar.
 
All this may seem contradictory, but it is completely understandable that IT executives are exploring the possibilities of using the cloud while also having concerns that need to be addressed before embracing the technology.

For more about the future of cloud computing:
- Check out this CIO.com article

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