The past year has seen a surge of interest amongst healthcare companies regarding the potential of cloud computing.
This pattern of accelerating migration to the cloud clearly represents a step change in the way the industry sources its information technology (IT) in the future.
As organizations weigh the potential opportunities and risks, they can be sure their competitors are now evaluating similar solutions—and, in many cases, moving rapidly to adopt them. Over the next few years, those players who fail to move quickly to seize the cloud opportunity face losing their competitive edge—which could quickly translate into lost customers and market share.
In short, the healthcare industry’s migration to the cloud is inevitable—driven by an irresistible blend of competitive realities and patient demand. As in any major change in business or technology, early movers tend to reap the lion’s share of the benefits. It is time for healthcare organizations to embrace cloud computing—and to maximize the change that when the game changes, it does so in their favor.