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Australia is the second-most cloud ready country in the world, according to the Business Software Alliance.
A report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) revealed that about 86% of businesses in Australia were using the cloud in some aspect in July this year, which was a 15% increase compared to the same time last year.
The IDC also predicted that the Australian market for public cloud services will grow at a compound annual rate of 24.7% over the next five years, reaching about A$2.6 billion in 2017.
The Australia Business Review says more Australian businesses should embrace cloud computing because:
- It is relatively easy and inexpensive to set up a cloud computing system.
- The cloud enables you to streamline your computing processes and achieve economies of scale.
- You can complete your computing tasks in less time and increase your productivity with fewer workers.
- It provides easy and secure data backup and recovery.
- Cloud computing technology will continue to evolve and get better in the future.
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Tags: Australia, Australia Business Review, Business Software Alliance, cloud computing, International Data Corporation
