Latest news : Microsoft predicts UK jobs boost

The software giant has revealed that cloud computing will create more than 200,000 new roles by the year 2015, according to a recent study commissioned by the company. 06/03/2012

The research carried out by International Data Corporation  (IDC) announced that more than half the new jobs will be located within small and medium enterprises. The venture will also create positions within the banking, communications and discrete manufacturing sectors, which is excellent news for students studying in these areas.

‘A common misperception is cloud computing is a job eliminator but, in truth, it will be a job creator – a major one’ explained John F. Gantz, chief research officer and senior vice president at IDC.

Cloud computing is where resources, software and information are shared via the internet and provided on demand.

The new technology allows companies to spend more on expanding their workforce rather than on costly updates for aging systems. 

Savings would also help 2,000 SME’s expand their businesses which in turn would lead to 11,000 jobs, many of which would go to graduates.

‘When IT innovation happens, business innovation is reached, which then supports job creation,’ added Gantz.