Its that time of year again when the thought leaders make their predictions for the new year. 2010 was a great year for Cloud Computing, despite headwinds from a still struggling economy. 2011 promises to be an even better year:
Aptaria Predictions for Cloud Computing in 2011
1. Aptaria expects the Gartner Hype cycle to continue in 2011, with more buzz surrounding Cloud Computing as we begin down toward the trough of disillusionment. More large companies will realize the benefits of the Public Cloud, beginning the planning process to eventually keep only the most sensitive of data/apps in an on-premise data-center.
2. On-premise Data Centers will continue to shrink in size and complexity as they will hold only the infrastructure of the most sensitive nature for the enterprise.
3. The oxy-moronic term 'Private Cloud' will be discredited for what it is: on-premise single-tenant software.
4. Mobile access to apps and data in the Cloud will be a top headline in 2011, continuing the storyline from the later half of 2010. iPads, iPhones, and Android devices will become commonplace in the enterprise.
5. The economic recovery will gain steam in 2011, accelerating the switch to the Cloud.
6. Companies will embrace social media in the enterprise; Chatter in particular.
