Predictions for cloud computing in the new year

Thursday, January 12, 2012

The cloud computing industry has grown exponentially over the past few years, largely due to the prevalence of mobile devices and "smart" machines that offer immediate access to data. With the majority of IT companies focusing on cloud innovation for the new year, many people are wondering exactly what the next big breakthrough will be.

Cloud Connect, a technology event organizer that showcases cutting-edge concepts and ideas, recently released a list of 12 predictions for the future of the cloud industry. One major subject on the list is the expected shift from a private to a public cloud, and the challenges that will arise from end users and consumers with access to the data. Cloud Connect recommends that successful IT providers focus more on mobile platforms instead of devices, and provide adaptable networks for real-world problems.

A report by VisionGain suggests that the mobile cloud computing market will reach 45 billion dollars by 2016, and with such big numbers in store, businesses are predicted to focus more on new mobile infrastructure than improving existing operating systems. The past decade has seen the creation and application of cloud computing, and the upcoming years promise to offer plenty of excitement.