Cloud computing uptake slow in Taiwan

Cloud computing has a penetration rate of 25% among Taiwan enterprises, far lower than the 60% global average, said Chen Hsueh-chih, Taiwan president of software developer VMware, The China Post reports.

Chen made the remarks during a news conference held by 104 Jobs Bank, in Taipei.

While not many firms are currently using cloud computing in Taiwan, there seems to be an ever-growing demand for the new technology, according to 104 Job Bank, CenterBeam reports.

The company said there were a total of 1 640 cloud-related positions being offered in the country as of this week, up from 1 341 in November.

“Despite the global economic uncertainties led by the euro-zone debt crisis, demand for cloud computing professionals from local companies is quite strong,” 104 Job Bank marketing director Regis Chen said during a press conference, according to Taipei Times. He said the increase in demand for cloud applications also reflects a higher amount of wages for cloud computing experts with monthly salaries increasing 10% to $1 280.

In comparison, large companies in the US, Japan and South Korea have better capability to implement new technologies, he said, noting that the global implementation rate is 60%, Focus Taiwan News Channel notes.

Meanwhile, 36% of office workers at companies that use cloud computing have reported a salary increase since the technology was adopted, according to a survey conducted last December by 104 Job Bank.