Cloud technology looks sunny at Tech Data

CLEARWATER -- John Tonnison has expanded his chief information officer role at Tech Data Corp. to include the growing technology cloud market.

Tonnison, Tech Data's CIO since 2009, will oversee the Clearwater-based technology wholesaler's global cloud operations in both the Americas and Europe.

Cloud computing has become popular because of its lower upfront costs, although capital dollars are typically shifted to operational dollars to manage the cloud services. Through cloud technology, companies don't have to purchase costly computer hardware to set up servers, or hire people to maintain it. Instead, those companies outsource both the storage and support.