The Role of Cloud
Cloud computing has evolved from a disruptive technology to a business necessity.
Gartner predicts that more than 50% of enterprises will use industry cloud platforms by 2028 to accelerate their business initiatives.
In 2028, most organisations will be leveraging cloud as a business necessity (see Figure 1).
Cloud as a Business Necessity in 2028
Over the next few years, cloud computing will continue to evolve from being an innovation facilitator to a business disruptor and, ultimately, a business necessity.
With cloud computing as an innovation facilitator, organisations can distribute platform business concepts widely by using its underlying platform technology to provide interconnections, scale, aggregation and analysis capabilities, which allows the use of technology as a fundamental component of a business model.
By 2028, most organisations will fully transform into digital entities capable of sensing and responding to business and market conditions.
“With cloud computing becoming an integral part of business operations in 2028, CIOs and IT leaders will have to implement a highly efficient cloud operating model in order to achieve their desired business objectives,” said Milind Govekar, Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner.
The business landscape is a constant race for innovation and efficiency.
In today’s digital age, staying ahead means embracing technologies that empower agility, cost-effectiveness, and scalability.
This is where Cloud-First comes in.
It’s a strategic approach that prioritises cloud-based solutions for IT infrastructure, applications, and data storage.
Here’s how Cloud-First empowers your business across various aspects:
1. Agility & Speed to Market
- Cloud eliminates the need for lengthy hardware procurement and setup processes.
- This agility fosters a culture of experimentation, enabling you to test and iterate on ideas quickly, bringing you to market faster than ever.
2. Cost Reduction
- Cloud operates on a pay-as-you-go model.
- You only pay for the resources you use, eliminating the upfront capital expenditure on hardware and software.
3. Auto-Scalability
- Abundance of processing power & storage.
4. Security Protection
- Cloud providers invest heavily in robust security measures, including data encryption, access controls, and disaster recovery solutions.
- This ensures your data is always protected, even in the event of hardware failure or cyberattacks.
5. High-Speed Connectivity
- Low latency easy access anytime anywhere.
6. Cloud-Native Services
- Applications & Services on demand.
7. Managed Services
- Leveraging on cloud service provider’s technical talent & skilled resources.
- This frees up your IT team to focus on core business initiatives while ensuring your cloud environment is always running smoothly.
By adopting a Cloud-First approach, you unlock a world of possibilities for your business
You gain the agility to innovate faster, the flexibility to scale seamlessly, and the cost-efficiency to remain competitive in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
