HYDERABAD, INDIA: AppLabs, the world's largest software testing and quality management company has announced the results of a survey it undertook recently to showcase the growing interest in the adoption of Cloud Computing.

The analysis of the survey data indicates that 30 percent of the companies have already adopted Cloud Computing and an additional 20 percent are planning to do so within the next 12 months.

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Additional analysis reveals that one-third of the respondents felt that lack of awareness was the major constraint, while another 21 percent cited security concerns as a major deterrent for adopting Cloud Computing.

Organizations world wide are increasingly interested in transitioning to a Cloud Computing model, with almost 50 percent of the respondents  moving to the Cloud within the next twelve months or have already moved some of their applications to the Cloud.

The Cloud Computing paradigm is fast evolving, from a futuristic technology to a commercially viable alternative. Owing to its benefits and its profound impact on IT and business, firms are embracing this concept, added the press release.

This survey was conducted during a recent webinar hosted by AppLabs which was attended by IT executives from Global 2000 companies.