More Expert Thoughts on Cloud Computing

The first quarter of 2013 is coming to an end and we are still uncovering cloud computing predictions for the year.  If you are interested in the cloud and where it may be headed, take a look at what industry experts had to say when Search Cloud Computing asked them to share their thoughts about cloud technology in 2013.

Bill Claybrook, a marketing research analyst with over 35 years of experience in the technology field predicts that Software as a Service (SaaS) will see heavy gains as more customers realize the value of renting software. Cloud computing technology will be used to solve problems that require centralized management and centralized security. Two areas where this will happen in 2013 include mobile computing and "big data."

Mr. Claybrook also thinks that mobile cloud computing technology will be big for solving many of the problems of managing and securing multiple mobile devices, especially for corporations with bring your own device (BYOD) strategies. Big data with integrated cloud computing technologies will be helpful in solving some of the problems around managing big data and managing big data security.

Mobile application developer, Mark Eisenberg, expects that Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) will continue to grow. The Platform as a Service (PaaS) conversation will continue to develop with a likely new round of "everyone has their definition of ____ ." If enough people start doing big data in the cloud rather than talking about big data in the cloud, then 2013 will be the year it peaks.

Tech writer, Roger Jennings believes that 2013 will bring continued growth to all primary cloud services segments; SaaS, PaaS and IaaS combined will grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 25%. PaaS and Iaas alone will grow from $964 million in 2010 to $3.9 billion in 2013, a CAGR of 60%, according to the 451 Group. Platform-agnostic IaaS will continue to amass the lion's share of revenues, but provider-specific PaaS will gain a larger split of the pie as developers become more comfortable making the transition from on-premises applications.

David Linthicum, self-described cloud computing thought leader, says we should expect to see more cloud-based system implementations in 2013. This will create more focus on what the technology can really do and the value it brings. We'll see some pretty visible failures and successes - and some new best practices - around the proper use of cloud computing.

As you can see, these industry leaders are predicting positive growth in just about all things cloud related for the year 2013.  If this is the year you want to take your organization to a cloud platform, get in touch with The Vested Group today.  We have offices in Dallas, TX and Tampa, FL and we are ready to answer your questions and show you how a web based business management system can take your organization to new heights.