Float Within the Cloud! What to Expect in the New Year!

Cloud computing is a model that is not only a simple and great solution for any business or individual, but is increasing in business production around the world. Infrastructure as a service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) the three services that make up the cloud computing model and seem to be looking pretty popular within the next few years. Gartner has forecasted some statistics on what to expect from the cloud model, although the numbers are high, they may not be as shocking to you especially if you understand the benefits you can receive from the cloud.

Gartner predicts that global spending on public cloud services is expected to grow to $110.3B achieving a CAGR of 17.7% from 2011-2016!

In case you aren’t sold on the idea of the cloud model yet, let me break down some of the top benefits that you receive when investing in cloud computing.

• Reduce capital costs – You no longer need to be spending a lot of money on hardware or software
• Reduce company spending on technology infrastructure – You can maintain easy access to your information and you don’t have to worry about large upfront spending, because with the cloud model, you pay as you go and is all based on demand
• Enhanced streamline processes – You can get more work done with less time and with fewer employees because everything is over the internet and stored in the cloud with easy access
• Minimization of licensing new software – You don’t have to worry about buying expensive software licenses or programs, with cloud computing you will receive automatic updates and features with room to stretch and grow

Individually, Gartner has predicted that IaaS to achieve the highest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41.3% through 2016, with PaaS second with a CAGR of 27.7% through 2016 and SaaS in a close third of achieving 19.5%.

If you weren’t already convinced to invest in the cloud model, you might be now. For more information or to make the next move, contact AeroCom today to speak to an account executive at (877) 465-3543.