Josh Berman is President of C2Can independent and vetted Google Cloud community with a unique momentum in the cloud market.
The last two Years have been exciting periods of growth for the cloud market, driven by increased demand for access to new technologies during COVID-19 and the spread of the “work from anywhere” culture. IT leaders worked to move workloads to the cloud to ensure business continuity for the remote workforce, leading to leaps and bounds in cloud computing adoption. This momentum is expected to increase in 2022 and beyond.
For many companies, the pandemic has accelerated their digital transformation plans by months or even years. Dependence on cloud infrastructure will only increase as companies adapt to the hybrid working model. gardener projects that global spending on cloud services is expected to reach over $482 billion in 2022, up from $313 billion in 2020.
As the new year begins, C2C, an independent Google Cloud community, has identified six cloud computing trends to watch in 2022.
More and more people are using new technologies
The pandemic inspired a new generation of entrepreneurs. Whether driven by the need for mass layoffs, a desire for a more flexible lifestyle, or seeking inspiration to finally pursue a passion, millions have started their own ventures.
As their businesses grow and go digital, entrepreneurs across all industries are embracing the cloud, using technologies like machine learning and data analytics to optimize business performance, save time and reduce costs. There are countless benefits for small businesses and startups. For one, the cloud makes data accessible from anywhere with an internet connection, enabling the seamless collaboration required in a hybrid work environment. Without having to invest in expensive hardware and software, entrepreneurs can invest in other areas when scaling their business.