The data illustrates the reasons behind the use of cloud technology according to chief information officers (CIOs) worldwide, as of 2016. As of that time, 41% of respondents identified improvements to availability and resiliency as one of the top reasons for using cloud technology. In 2016, 40% of respondents indentified improvements to availability and resiliency as one of the top reasons for using cloud technology.
Improve availability and resiliency | 41 |
Improve agility and responsiveness | 39 |
Accelerate product innovation | 34 |
Best solution available | 31 |
Save money | 28 |
Simplified management | 26 |
Shift CapEx to OpEx | 21 |
Better enable the mobile workforce | 19 |
Data center modernisation | 18 |
Support global shared services | 12 |
Improve alignment with customers | 10 |
Attract talent | 1 |