regulatory

Cloud Security Alliance launches Hong Kong Macau chapter

Local initiatives of the Hong Kong Macau chapter include the promotion of security best practices for both cloud service providers and users, collaboration with Intel on a research in encryption for data transaction in different cloud environments, and participation in the Hong Kong's OGCIO cloud expert group
by: Sheila Lam, Computerworld Hong Kong 17-May-2012
IDC: FSI awaits greater clarity on cloud regulations
Regulation appears to be a major hurdle for widespread adoption of cloud computing in the banking and financial services industry. Survey findings from IDC Financial Insights show that more than 60% of the respondents either stated that regulations have become less clear, or that there has been no change to their understanding of what is or is not allowed by regulators.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 08-May-2012

Deloitte on cloud risks II: Standards present and missing

The absence of specific regulatory guidance is one reason why banking and financial institutions are slower cloud adopters. There is also a lack of auditing standards that provide direction and guidance for proper cloud implementation with appropriate security and privacy measures.
by: Carol Ko 08-May-2012

Deloitte on cloud risks I: The risks less visible

While the major inherent cloud computing risks on access security, data confidentiality, legal and regulatory compliance are typically addressed, some other risks remain less visible to the community.
by: Carol Ko 08-May-2012

6 questions CFOs should ask about cloud computing

Jonathan Collins at KPMG China raises six questions that CFOs should/would ask about cloud computing: What solutions are available for finance and accounting functions? Can they scale up and down during an acquisition or divestiture mode? Can data be integrated between the shared service center and the home office?
by: Jonathan Collins, KPMG China 13-Oct-2010

From hero to zero -- e-discovery in cloud computing facilities

CIOs that achieved dramatic cost-savings with their scalable and pay-per-use cloud-based IT infrastructures are heroes to their companies. How many of them are well-prepared for the worst case scenario such as a lawsuit, requiring IT to retrieve crucial e-mails, HR records, transaction data and other financial documents in the cloud?
by: Carol Ko 06-Oct-2010
Research: 78% of clients have discussed cloud internally
TPI's newly released survey results indicated that 78% of enterprises have had internal discussions about cloud computing. Right now, most of those are working on pilot projects or low risk services to test the waters.
by: Asia Cloud Forum staff 22-Jul-2010