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TOP TEN CLOUD PREDICTIONS FOR 2013
After years of hype, 2012 has been the year when the cloud made its mark on the enterprise agenda. As it becomes a necessity for businesses across the globe Matthew Finnie takes a look at the state of the cloud computing industry and offers his predictions for the year ahead
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THE NETWORK WILL BECOME THE COMPUTER, AND THE COMPUTER WILL BECOME THE NETWORK
The evolution of computing, moving from isola- tion in the data center to being a part of the network will continue in 2013, as high levels of resilience are created. As the computer is added into the network it will drive the creation and integration of hybrid environments, on and off premise. With this evolution comes the second wave of migration to the cloud, as
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businesses better realise the savings that come with moving IT into the network.
The emphasis in IT will be firmly placed on the T in the year to come, as increased numbers of technical staff are needed to create fast, effective solutions. The cloud is going to re-balance the 80:20 IT spend rule, where 80% of cost has traditionally gone on business maintenance and only 20% has been invested in new innovation. The traditional 20% innovation budget will increase dramatically as the cloud reduces the cost and complexity of running IT environments, and creates space for new ideas.
the long slog to respectability will accelerate. In 2012, the nuances of cloud computing were played out, vendors and operators chose their side and the muddy waters around cloud became clearer. Finally, the understanding that not all clouds are cre- ated equal was established. In 2013, organsiations will recognise they need the cloud to compete on cost savings, efficiencies and performance, and it will become part of the accepted IT model.
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THE CLOUD WILL GAIN RESPECT As the cloud shifts from a maybe to a reality,
INNOVATION WILL RETURN TO IT WITH A VENGEANCE
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