The overlap between cloud computing and enterprise mobility is becoming ever more pronounced. And according to a new survey from Rackspace Hosting, the proliferation of cloud computing, and mobilising workforces means that companies are likely to spend far less on office space.

It’s not strictly correct to call this a ‘new’ survey. It’s the third in a series on the state of cloud computing from the global hosting provider, called ‘Cloud Computing: State of Play’. A previous iteration had revealed that moving to the cloud had cost savings for nearly nine in 10 companies.

Yet this report examined the benefits, or otherwise, of the post-PC era, BYOD (bring your own device), and how cloud integrates with those elements.

“There is no doubt that cloud computing is enabling a more flexible workplace using a range of devices,” said Dr. Brian Nicholson of Manchester Business School in a canned quote …