Key drivers for moving to a cloud approach To simplify IT management 58% To increase availability/access 51% To reduce IT complexity 45% To reduce IT costs 44% To increase efficiency/productivity 42% To improve support/service 35% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 79% of respondents report experiencing cost savings, increased employee productivity and/or improved security as a result of using a cloud approach. On average, respondents report 20% a cost savings of approximately: The Small Business Cloud Outlook - Running Business in the Cloud 8
