that moving completely to the cloud allowed it to save money and increase the security of its products.
Case studies like that highlight why firms are anxious to make the leap to the cloud: A whopping 85% of enterprises will adopt a cloud-first principle by 2025, according to Gartner research VP Sid Nag, meaning that they'll be focusing on how to free up IT resources and deliver the most business value using the cloud.
Nag's report highlights three priorities firms have focused on: Preserving cash and optimizing IT costs, supporting and securing a remote workforce, and ensuring resiliency."Investing in cloud became a convenient means to address all three of these needs," he wrote. Cloud services also helped companies"keep their businesses viable and online and connected to their customers and partners," added Anderson, who co-authoredExperts note that the trajectory of the pandemic, and the lingering effects thereafter, have informed their predictions for cloud adoption in 2021.
"I think that cloud services are maybe — to steal the term — like a 'new normal' for business," said Canalys' Blake Murray."I think the growth will continue. There doesn't seem to be anything that would change minds, especially if the economy stabilizes more. I think people will pour more investment into digital transformation."Start your day with a morning cheat sheet. Sign up for 10 Things in Tech You Need To Know.