Predictions Report

Predictions 2016: The Cloud Accelerates

Eleven Key Developments For Cloud And What I&O Pros Should Do About Them

November 16th, 2015
Lauren Nelson, VP, Research Director
Lauren Nelson VP, Research Director
Andras Cser, Vice President, Principal Analyst
Andras Cser Vice President, Principal Analyst
Andre Kindness, Principal Analyst
Andre Kindness Principal Analyst
Bill Martorelli, Principal Analyst
Bill Martorelli Principal Analyst
Dave Bartoletti, null
Dave Bartoletti
John Rymer, null
John Rymer
With contributors:
Glenn O'Donnell , Laura Koetzle , Naveen Chhabra , Liz Herbert , Paul Miller , Frank Liu , Michael Caputo

Summary

After reaching mainstream acceptance in 2015, cloud will shift into the next gear in 2016. This next stage will focus on expanding cloud use cases and infrastructure and operations (I&O) professionals' attitudes around automation and relinquishing some control. The goal of entire business ecosystems operating in a blend of cloud services is within reach. This brief outlines the 11 key developments coming to the world of cloud in 2016 and provides specific recommendations for I&O leaders.

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