Verio report recommends SMB cloud adoption

Small- and medium-sized businesses need to be flexible in their operations and, according to a new report, the cloud may enable these enterprises to make the most of their limited time and resources.

According to a study by Verio on SMB computing, 19 percent of SMBs are looking to reduce technology and IT expenses. This is an increase of 30 percent from the previous year, suggesting a sense of optimism for technology solutions in the workplace.

Furthermore, Verio claims that a greater need for business IT will likely direct SMBs to the cloud.

"There are several considerations, including use cases, benefits, applications and purchasing when SMBs are deciding how to best implement IT solutions such as cloud,” said Mitch Merrifield, senior director at Verio. “We believe as their understanding of these key factors and benefits evolve, this will significantly contribute to the adoption of cloud technologies in 2011 and beyond.”

Small business are expected to adopt the cloud in large numbers, reported a recent study by Microsoft. The survey found that currently, four in 10 businesses consider the cloud as a possible business tool.