DUBLIN, Mar. 02, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nnqts2/global_cloud) has announced the addition of the "Global Cloud Computing: Infrastructure, Platforms, and Services 2015 - 2020" report to their offering.
Cloud is an enabler of business process change as it facilitates enterprise to realize key benefits including expenditure reduction (CapEx and OpEx), service development and delivery efficiencies, and greater flexibility to meet evolving business needs. Cloud technologies and solutions are also becoming more important to telecommunications service providers as they begin to implement virtualization of network functions.
Global Cloud Computing: Infrastructure, Platforms, and Services 2015 - 2020 evaluates the global and regional markets for Cloud Services including IaaS, PaaS, and PaaS by solution type (Private and Public). The report provides analysis of specific challenges and opportunities from both the customer and the Cloud Services Provider (CSP) perspective. It evaluates the general Cloud service market as well as specific market opportunities within the Healthcare, Energy, Insurance, Entertainment, and Financial Services sectors. The report also evaluates the emerging growth drivers for Cloud services including Wearable Technologies. It also includes specific recommendations for CSPs and their customers.
Key Topics Covered:
1 Introduction
2 Overview
2.1 Enterprise IT Systems Development
2.2 Definition of Cloud Computing
2.3 Pay as you Go Model
2.4 Cloud Computing versus Virtualization
2.5 Cloud Foundations
2.6 Levels of Cloud Computing Services
3 Hardware and Software
3.1 Increasing Importance of Hardware
3.2 Reduced Need for Provisioning Storage: A Server and a Switch
3.3 Cloud Hardware will become a Commodity
3.4 Low-power Processors and Cheaper Clouds
3.5 Faster Interconnects
3.6 Increasing Separation of Software and Hardware
3.7 Rise of PAAS
3.8 Increasing Popularity of JavaScript/HTML5 based Apps
3.9 Stronger Identity Management systems
3.10 Memory Solutions for Software and Hardware Systems
3.11 Increasing use of Modular Software
3.12 Top IAAS Vendors
3.13 Top Software Vendors
3.14 Data Center Providers
3.15 Cloud Service Providers
3.16 Network Operators
3.17 Alternative Platforms for On-Premise and Hybrid Clouds
3.18 Cloud Infrastructure and Services in Telecommunications
4 Future Cloud Computing Applications
4.1 Leveraging Cloud for Wearable Technology
4.2 Increasing Acceptance in the Government Sector
4.3 Cloud Computing for Media and Entertainment
4.4 Cloud Computing for Healthcare
4.5 Cloud Computing for Telecoms
4.6 Cloud Computing for Insurance
4.7 Cloud Computing for Utilities and Overall Energy Sector
4.8 Cloud Computing for Pharmaceuticals
4.9 Cloud Computing for Financial Services
5 Recommendations for Enterprise
5.1 When Cloud Computing is Not an Option
5.2 Approach Cloud Computing from a Strategic Perspective
5.3 Trade-off between Location of Datacenter and Service Portfolio
5.4 Enterprises Must Have Strict Security and Compliance Levels
5.5 Develop a Realistic Cost Estimate
5.6 Conduct CSP Background Checks
5.7 Add Substance to the Term Security
5.8 Understand Audit Options
5.9 Viability of Third-party Providers
5.10 Formulate an Exit Strategy
5.11 Evaluate all Applications in a Step-by-Step Approach
5.12 Review the Contract in Detail
6 Recommendations for Cloud Service Providers
6.1 Work Side-by-Side with the Customer
6.2 Understand your Customer
6.3 Develop Marketing Plan for a Non-technical Audience
6.4 Stress Heavily on Security Measures
6.5 Determine the Optimal Price
6.6 Reorient Sales Team
6.7 Provide Support with Integration
6.8 Guidelines for Making a Sales Pitch
6.9 Educating SMEs
7 Global Cloud Computing Market Forecasts 2015 - 2020
7.1 Global Cloud Computing Market Value 2015 - 2020
7.2 Market Value by Segment 2015 - 2020
7.3 Market Value by Region 2015 - 2020
7.4 Market Value by Cloud Type (Public and Private) 2015 - 2020
8 Barriers and Challenges to Cloud Adoption
8.1 Enterprises Reluctance to Change
8.2 Responsibility of Data Security Externalized
8.3 Security Concerns are Real
8.4 Cyberattacks
8.5 Unclear Agreements
8.6 Complexity is a Deterrent
8.7 Lack of Cloud Interoperability
8.8 Service Provider Resistance to Audits
8.9 Viability of Third-party Providers
8.10 Acceptance Issues
8.11 No Move of Systems and Data is without Cost
8.12 Lack of Integration Features in the Public Cloud results in Reduced Functionality
Companies Mentioned
- Amazon
- Centurylink
- CSC
- Fujitsu
- HP
- IBM
- Joyent
- Microsoft
- Rackspace
- Savvis
- SalesForce.com
- Verizon
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