Methodology

Assessment of the Current Situation

Characteristics of Cloud Computing

Definitions of Cloud Computing/Services

Retail Sector Preferences for Specific Types of Cloud Computing

Figure: Cloud Computing Can Solve Business and Organizational Issues

Public Clouds for the Retail Sector

Figure: Functions Considered Most Suitable for Public Cloud implementations

Figure: Functions Considered Least Suitable for Public Cloud implementations

Figure: TOP 10 Reasons for Moving to Public Clouds

Figure: Top 10 Concerns About Moving to Public Clouds

Private Clouds for the Retail Sector

Figure: Functions Considered Most Suitable for Private Cloud Implementations

Figure: Functions Considered Least Suitable for Private Cloud Implementations

Hybrid Clouds for the Retail Sector

Figure: Functions Considered Most Suitable for Hybrid Cloud Implementations

Figure: Functions Considered Least Suitable for Hybrid Cloud Implementations

Figure: Current and Future Cloud Intentions of CEE Retailers

Figure: Public Clouds Can Reduce Time to Market for New Business Requirements

Figure: Store Integration Framework Least Suitable for Public Cloud Services

Figure: Mobile POS system in Private Clouds Can Improve Customer Experience

Figure: POS for Managing Pop-Up or Temporary Stores Least Suitable for Private Cloud

Financial Plans of CEE Retailers Concerning Cloud Adoption

Figure: Cloud Computing Budgets for 2012 – CEE Retail

Figure: Financial Plans Concerning Cloud Computing in the Near Future – CEE Retail

Plans of CEE Retailers with Respect to Specific Cloud Offerings

Figure: Intentions of CEE Retailers Regarding Moving Applications to Clouds

Figure: Intentions of CEE Retailers Regarding Moving Platform and Infrastructure to Clouds

Actions to Consider

Related Research

Synopsis