infographic: cloud computing
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By Judith Aquino and Lorri Cosentino
59% of all new spending on cloud computing services originated from North American enterprises in 2013, and is projected to accelerate through 2016. Western Europe is projected to be 24% of all spending.(Source: Gartner)
OCTOBER: IN THE CLOUD
Cloud computing activities are rapidly growing as more organizations use the technology to bridge data and capabilities across channels
and departments at minimal capital expenses. This infographic provides a snapshot of the extensive cloud computing landscape,
which analysts predict is headed for more growth.
To read more insights about cloud best practices, go to:
"Collaborating in the Cloud"
A Look at theEver-Expanding
By 2015, the public cloud services market is forecast to exceed
$180 billion.(Source: Gartner)
One of every $7 spent on packaged software,
server, and storage offerings will be through the public
cloud model by 2015. (Source IDC)
Despite the increased cloud
computing activity, 83%
of respondents said they faced significant roadblocks to deploying their cloud computing initiatives last year.
mostly related to people, processes, politics, and other organizational issues.
IT roadblocks
15%
have declined while
non-IT roadblocks
68%
have increased
...a 9% increase since the end of 2012.