Strategic Intelligence: Cloud Computing

The cloud is the dominant model for delivering and maintaining enterprise IT resources. It enables the sharing of IT infrastructure and services, creating a flexible, scalable, and on-demand IT environment. The global cloud computing market will be worth $1.5 trillion in 2028, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17% from $786.4 billion in 2024, according to the analyst forecasts.

Key Highlights

• The cloud computing industry is being shaped by multi-dimensional forces, such as booming artificial intelligence (AI) demand, edge-based low-latency requirements, regulation, and sustainability concerns. Cloud providers are increasingly investing in custom chips and AI tools to meet evolving demands. In parallel, Internet of Things (IoT) markets, such as autonomous systems and wearable tech, demand edge-cloud for low latency and high bandwidth. The emergence of quantum cloud and neocloud platforms is forcing hyperscalers to innovate to secure their market position.
• Multi- and hybrid cloud setups must navigate data sovereignty and privacy rules emerging in specific countries and automate compliance. In addition, with data-center power consumption increasing rapidly, green cloud initiatives are critical for sustainability compliance and cost control.

Scope

• This report provides an overview of the cloud computing theme.
• It identifies the key trends impacting growth of the theme over the next 12 to 24 months.
• It includes a comprehensive industry analysis, including market size and growth forecasts for cloud computing.
• The detailed value chain is split into four segments: hardware, cloud infrastructure, cloud services, and cloud professional services.

Reasons to Buy

• The traditional IT stack has shifted to the cloud computing stack. This report will help readers make sense of this shift and understand the business benefits that can be derived from cloud computing. In addition, the report identifies those technology vendors that are leading across the enterprise cloud market, as well as highlighting challenger companies across the primary segments of the cloud computing stack.