Launch of standards designed to help firms move to cloud computing
The National Standards Authority of Ireland and the Irish Internet Association (IIA) launched the new standards, entitled Swift 10: Adopting the Cloud: decision support for cloud computing.
The standard is designed to provide guidance to organisations on the issues that need to be considered when moving to the cloud.
Mr Bruton said: “I am determined that over the coming months we will continue delivering these measures on time so that we can achieve the growth in the economy and in employment that we need.”
This move marks the delivery of a Q2 measure under Action Plan for Jobs 2012. The IIA and NSAI have delivered a comprehensive roadmap for businesses to encompass all Cloud delivery and deployment models. It is intended for use as a means of assessing Cloud adoption prioritisation and suitability. The IIA cloud computing working group is a collaboration of expert practitioners and business leaders from a variety of business sectors and organisation sizes in Ireland.
Joan Mulvihill, chief executive of the Irish Internet Association, said: “Cloud discussion tends to be quite vendor-led and product-focused. Swift 10 has been specifically designed with the customer in mind.
“All of the research has shown that while SMEs are convinced of the merits of the Cloud, they are hesitant to take those first steps. Swift 10 will guide business owners and managers through the process and assist them in making the appropriate decisions and setting the right course for Cloud adoption strategy.”
