India Falls In Updated BSA Global Cloud Computing Scorecard’s Rankings
New report shows how emerging markets continue to lag in the
adoption of cloud-friendly policies, hindering their growth
BSA |
The Software Alliance today released its 2018 Global Cloud
Computing Scorecard, a flagship study that assesses cloud computing policies
around the globe. India ranks 20th out of 24 leading IT economies, compared to
its ranking of 18th in 2016, a sign that the legal and regulatory environment
for cloud computing in India is restricting cloud innovation. You can see a
detailed analysis of India
The
2018 BSA Global Cloud Computing Scorecard – the newest version of the only
global report to rank countries’ preparedness for the adoption and
growth of cloud computing services – features an updated methodology that
better reflects the policies that have helped cloud computing’s exponential
growth over the past five years, putting additional emphasis on countries’
privacy and cybersecurity laws and broadband infrastructure.
In
2018, most countries continue to make improvements, but some markets are
falling further behind. Germany
scored the highest on the Scorecard – due to its national cybersecurity
policies and promotion of free trade – followed closely by Japan and the United States Russia , China , Indonesia ,
and Vietnam
The
Scorecard’s key findings include:
· Advanced privacy and security policies set leading
countries apart from lagging markets. Countries
continue to update and refine their data protection regimes, most often in a
way that enables cross-border data flows. Several countries, however, still
have not adopted adequate privacy laws.
· Emerging markets continue to lag in the adoption of
cloud-friendly policies, hindering their growth. Examples include regulations that impose significant
barriers for cloud service providers, data localization requirements, and a
lack of cybersecurity protections.
· Deviations from widely adopted regimes and international
agreements hold back key markets. Internationally
accepted standards, certifications, and testing help improve the security
environment for cloud computing, but not every country recognizes such best
practices as meeting local standards.
· Those few countries that have embraced localization
policies pay a heavy price. Data
localization requirements act as a barrier to cloud computing, causing negative
financial impacts for local markets.
· Increased emphasis on IT readiness and broadband
deployment leads to interesting results. The
ability of countries and companies to leverage cloud computing for growth
requires access to a powerful network. While almost all countries continue to
work to improve broadband access, the success of those efforts remains very
inconsistent.
By
examining the legal and regulatory framework of 24 countries, the Scorecard
aims to provide a platform for discussion between policymakers and cloud
service providers. This dialogue can help develop an internationally harmonized
regime of laws and regulations that facilitate cloud computing.
“The
Scorecard is a tool that can help countries constructively self-evaluate their
policies and determine next steps to increase adoption of cloud computing,”
said Victoria Espinel, President and CEO of BSA | The Software Alliance. “Cloud
computing allows anyone to access technology previously available only to large
organizations, paving the way for increased connectivity and innovation.
Countries that embrace the free flow of data, implement cutting-edge
cybersecurity solutions, protect intellectual property, and establish IT
infrastructure will continue to reap the benefits of cloud computing for
businesses and citizens alike.”
The
full, 24-country rankings and detailed findings are available at http://cloudscorecard.bsa.org/
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