What is really driving cloud computing adoption?

Stan Lepeak, Director, Global Research, Management Consulting Research on the subject of emerging trends in cloud computing usage for KPMG’s global cloud Pulse survey looked at what is driving the adoption of cloud computing by end-user organizations. A primary driver typically cited in the market today is reducing IT costs and this was supported by [...]

An Insight into the True Levels of Cloud Computing Adoption

Stan Lepeak, Director, Global Sourcing Advisory Research Over 400 of KPMG’s consultants across our global network of member firms have provided their insights from the ‘front lines’ of cloud computing usage for the inaugural KPMG global cloud Pulse survey. On the subject of cloud adoption levels globally, it was interesting to see that just seven [...]

Shared service centre staff: a missed talent opportunity?

Anna Marie Detert, Director, People & Change, KPMG in the UK The creation and operation of a shared service centre is a significant investment for an organisation, yet the way staff are managed and motivated often reveals opportunities to increase their value, whether located on or offshore. While companies may have sophisticated human resource strategies [...]

Cloud offerings appear to be gaining ground at exactly the right time

Steve Salmon, Global Cloud Centre of Excellence Lead, KPMG in the UK Karl Flinders of Computer Weekly makes an interesting observation on his blog on the subject of the adoption of cloud services when he writes, “A year ago everybody was talking about the cloud. But there was not much context to what they were [...]

What to Look for in Next-Generation ITO Deals

Dave Brown, Principal, Advisory Services When you established your IT outsourcing agreement, you probably did the deal and put it in a drawer, so it may have been a few years since you’ve thought about IT contracts. But now that your contract is coming up for renewal, how can you make the most of the [...]