Five Cloud Computing Trends for 2012
1/24/2012 10:19:58 AM
Cloud computing is quickly becoming a standard at many organizations. Here is a list of a few cloud trends to keep an eye on.
Virtualization
Recent surveys indicate that companies have a growing interest in virtualization technologies, rather than adopting basic cloud infrastructure. Although virtualization, unlike cloud computing, requires significant initial costs, more companies are realizing the long-term monetary savings.
Hybrid Clouds
Hybrid clouds provide the security of private infrastructure with the performance and low costs of public options. Hybrid clouds have been gaining popularity for several years, but 2012 will bring even more users.
More Cloud Options
Although the cloud industry is largely dominated by giants like IBM, Amazon and Google, smaller companies are now offering specialized services. As the market continues to open up, more options will appear and organizations will need to choose providers concentrating on their needs.
Cloud Applications
As cloud infrastructure becomes standard, users are seeking more complex application development in the cloud. Adaptable and reliable applications cut costs and improve security on the cloud. This year, applications are likely to become more common and to feature more capabilities.
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Many companies already employ SaaS providers, and the numbers will continue to increase in 2012 as companies recognize the disadvantages of on-site software. As a result, companies will likely make their SaaS options more secure and customizable.
Source: Rebecca Kutzer-Rice, Smarter Technology
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