Trends and the Future of the Big 3 Cloud Providers

Knowledge is key whether you’re new to cloud computing, considering a migration, or you’ve been operating in the cloud for years. With a firm understanding of the cloud, you’ll be able to leverage it to make smart decisions. First and foremost, the world of cloud computing is never static. There are constant updates, new developments, and headlines surfacing daily. There are three big players in cloud services:

1. Amazon Web Services
2. Microsoft Azure
3. Google Cloud Platform

Below, we’ll take a look at each provider. We’ll also dig into some of the latest trending topics and where these cloud players are headed for the rest of 2019.

Amazon Web Services

Amazon Web Services (AWS) combines Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) to create scalable cloud solutions for businesses worldwide. Founded in 2006, AWS boasts a history as a prominent player in the cloud computing space. AWS is available for use by small businesses to global enterprises. It offers 165 services that combine as a robust application that eliminates delays caused by storage or network issues. Moreover, the AWS model ensures that businesses can select individual services based on their needs. Pay as you go option also makes it a scalable solution with agility and cost savings at the forefront of other attractive features. As AWS moves into the future, there are several key developments underway, and one example is:

Data Lakes & Analytics

Data lakes are centralized storage areas where businesses can store all of their data, without the need to first structure the data before storage. From the data lake, businesses can run a great variety of analytics in real-time, such as visualizations or dashboards, as well as using machine learning to bolster their digital strategies.

Why do data lakes matter to your business? A recent study showed that businesses that use data lakes are outperforming competitors who don’t use data lakes by 9 percent in organic revenue growth. Using data lakes allows businesses to stay on their toes and act quickly. This type of agility, thanks to machine learning, allows these businesses to rapidly identify business opportunities and adopt new strategies for business growth.

Google Cloud Platform

Google Cloud Platform is available to customers on a pay-as-you-go basis, allowing businesses to customize the service components they need. As a public cloud, Google Cloud Platform allows businesses to enhance their reach to a wider customer base and penetrate global markets through the applications you build.

Internet of Things (IoT)

One of the hottest areas that Google Cloud Platform is leading is the Internet of Things. IoT technology is difficult to define as one set solution but is transforming the tech industry in exciting ways. The technology brings devices like refrigerators, cars, lights, heating systems, and other systems into the tech realm through serverless cloud services.

IoT connectivity brings these devices into the tech landscape and integrates their use and data to build better products and solutions for homes and businesses. Depending on the nature of your business, IoT technology may be an exciting area of exploration and a Google Cloud Platform solution to add to your existing suite of services.

Microsoft Azure

Launched in 2010, Microsoft Azure offers a collection of cloud computing services for businesses. This range of solutions includes managed MS and open technologies like Linux. With Microsoft Azure, businesses can enjoy a pay-per-use model that allows them to scale their capacity on demand. Azure’s cloud computing services are designed for businesses to test, create, and manage new applications through Microsoft’s cloud-based data centers. Azure remains a popular choice for businesses that are migrating their data from an on-premises model to the cloud.

Azure AI

AI and machine learning are hot conversation topics in business. AI has moved from the tech world into much everyday business and personal computing functions and this type of technology is rapidly expanding. Machine learning mimics human intelligence and makes predictions through data. July 2019 saw Microsoft contribute $1 billion to OpenAI to support the development of AI technology. Businesses across every sector can use AI, from streamlining operations to improving your customer experience, and more. Ultimately, it helps you expedite mundane tasks to focus more time on bigger projects.

Navigating Cloud Computing for Your Business

The possibilities for leveraging data to your organization’s competitive advantage are endless. Cloud computing trends demonstrate how technology is constantly evolving. It is constantly improving the ways we do business from increased agility, enhanced security, and better disaster recovery planning. Even small startups can manage their data to make more powerful and strategic decisions to boost their bottom line and enhance their services.

Connectria is the managed service provider that your business needs in your corner. As experts in cloud computing solutions, our team will work with you to assess your needs and current position as well as your business objectives. We put our cloud-based solutions to work for you, giving you the resources you need to seamlessly manage your cloud environments.

Contact us for a consultation to learn more about which cloud-based computing solutions are right for you. Our experts can show you how to put the latest trends in technology to work for your business. We also specialize in hybrid-cloud solutions so you can get the most out of AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.