Cloud Computing: The Wave of the Future

Abstract

Cloud computing services - the use of Internet to access computing resources - are poised to rapidly penetrate enterprise and consumer markets. These services, which encompass a wide range of computing applications, are initially being deployed in situations where call centers are running out of capacity and are unable to support peak loads. Notwithstanding concerns about the reliability of these services, cloud computing is finding acceptance for non-critical tasks because of low service pricing. The report, “Cloud Computing: The Wave of the Future,” examines emerging developments in cloud computing and forecasts future growth. It examines the market from the points of view of market segments, infrastructure, and applications, and develops seven-year revenue forecasts.

Methodology

The information presented in this report stems from extensive primary and secondary research, including numerous in-depth interviews, discussions at industry forums, and detailed analysis of market trends and developments. In addition, the report authors performed analysis and modeling using up-to-date data supplemented by information collected by TELECOM TRENDS INTERNATIONAL for other similar studies. In particular, the research tools used in this report include the following:

• Primary research, including interviews
• Secondary research
• Trend tracking
• Forecasting

TELECOM TRENDS INTERNATIONAL conducted a series of interviews with key players across the cloud computing value chain.

TELECOM TRENDS INTERNATIONAL reviewed numerous technical white papers, industry financial statements, trade publications, company websites, and literature produced by trade associations as well as companies offering products or services in this space. These sources supplemented information collected via interviews, providing additional background information and benchmarks for cross-checking the data gathered during primary research.

Since TELECOM TRENDS INTERNATIONAL continuously tracks trends in cloud computing markets, the report is able to put in context the uptake of cloud computing sub-segments, taking into consideration the status of data center technology and other industry developments.

Based on current pricing information, historical and projected revenue, and other economic indicators, as well as assessments of deployments, TELECOM TRENDS INTERNATIONAL developed revenue forecasts for various segments of the cloud computing market.