The Cloud Grows Up
Oxford Economics conducted a global survey of 200 business and technology executives to better understand how companies are using cloud platforms. Consistent with an earlier version of the same survey, the results show widespread enthusiasm about the cloud’s transformative potential – but with a more mature appreciation of the challenges and payoffs as it moves along Gartner’s “Hype Cycle.” Investment remains strong and many companies are already reaping the benefits as the cloud becomes the primary platform for business.