Cloud Computing in 2015

What does the future hold for cloud computing and business technology in general? What do the experts think will happen in 2015?

Most companies, big and small, have already taken or preparing to take their computing systems into the 21st century via the cloud. Every business wants to save money, help their team members become more productive and their processes more efficient. Cloud technology was huge in 2014 and will continue to grow and improve in the New Year.

IT decision makers’ spending on security technologies will increase 46% in 2015, with cloud computing increasing 42% and business analytics investments up 38%. Enterprise investments in storage will increase 36%, and for wireless & mobile, 35%, according to Louis Columbus at Forbes.com.

Columbus explained that cloud computing initiatives are the most important project for the majority of IT departments today (16%).

IDG Enterprise released their Computerworld Forecast Study for 2015 back in November. The annual study was conducted to determine IT priorities for 2015 in areas such as spending, staffing and technology, according to IDGEnterprise.com.

Highlights from the study include the following items:

• IT decision-makers largely plan to maintain their current levels of investment in almost all areas, with an overall IT budget increase of 4.3%.
• IT Heads prioritize business driving initiatives such as growing revenue, growing profitability & enhancing competitiveness.
• Cloud projects are the single most important technology initiatives right now and expected to cause the most disruption in the future, with the goal being to improve service and generate new revenue streams.
• IoT is bubbling up into general awareness at an increased rate, with nearly a third saying it’s a new category of spending in the coming year.

As you can see, cloud computing is a critical part of the business world in 2015. The cloud has changed many things for the better, and as it continues to expand and evolve, businesses will continue to benefit from it. For more information on the future of cloud computing or if you want to take your business into the cloud, please contact Cloudspace USA today

The entire team at Cloudspace USA wants to wish you and yours a very happy New Year!

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