Cloud computing offers many opportunities for SMEs as it enables them to automate their procedures and provide high-quality services at lower costs. Cloud computing saves large amounts of capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operating expenses (OPEX) compared to the costs of traditional solutions, thus it contributes to enhancing their growth by improving productivity, flexibility, security, and overall operational efficiency.
The handbook provides SMEs with a simplified explanation of cloud computing, the meaning of typical cloud contractual provisions, categories of cloud services, and key points that SMEs should pay close attention to before subscribing to such services. The handbook also includes an annex on data classification guidelines that will help SMEs classify their data in their transition to the cloud.
Qatar has placed the development of cloud computing at the heart of its digital transformation strategy. Cloud computing contributes to establishing Qatar as a leading regional digital hub, a home to international digital players, and an attractive destination for domestic and foreign investments in innovative digital services.
CRA recently issued the Cloud Policy Framework, which provides trusted access principles for all stakeholders in the cloud value chain and defines a comprehensive set of policy and regulatory recommendations to stakeholders from the public and private sectors that are aligned with international laws and best practices.
