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Procurement
The people involved in procurement can be scattered all over the world and across a range of organisations with differing IT platforms.
A cloud-based service can provide a homogenous 24/7 service where none of these things matter. Providers claim that a cloud-based solution costs as little as 31 per cent of an in-house system where supplier communication can make up 40 to 70 per cent of costs.
Open networks can also allow suppliers to keep customer catalogues updated and confirm orders while users can quickly turn purchase orders into invoices, confirm receipt and manage contracts. Such systems can provide improved spending visibility and control.
The arrival of cloud computing means CIOs change their approach to procurement, what strategy works best?
As the Government tries to make UK cloud-friendly and innovation-ready, are political and cultural barriers really coming down?
Are cloud service providers seeking to exclude all risks and are customers taking on greater risks than they need to?
Businesses are not yet putting procurement into the cloud, despite the many advantages - why the hesitation
Surrey-based IaaS provider will host G-Cloud shop front website
Deputy director of Government Data Service sheds light on public sector cloud deficiencies
Third iteration of Government cloud framework gets go ahead, with procurement due to start soon
German software giant buys B2B eCommerce company, extends cloud presence.
VMware's new IT Business Management suite will provide CIOs with financial guidance.
