Top Trends 2023 - Cloud Computing

Do you remember the movie based on a children’s book in which food falls from the sky and when it snows ice cream? Sounds delicious, right? We are talking about Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. The movie is all about yummy food falling from the sky in the town of Chewandswallow. Wondering why we are talking about this movie in the article about Cloud Computing. Well, to your surprise, Cloud Computing is more or less like this children’s movie.

In Cloud Computing, the essential resources such as processing, computing, disk space and even software can be obtained from the cloud i.e., the Internet. Traditionally servers, whether real or virtual, have traditionally supplied these resources through an online service. We’re sure you’ve used cloud storage for your vacation image however, things have changed with the greater adoption of cloud computing in recent years. Owing to the cost-effective flexibility of the cloud, cloud computing service will continue to expand. According to Gartner, by 2025, cloud computing will be pervasive. Cloud will drive not only technological innovations but also will serve as the foundation for business expansions.

Without further ado, let’s explore the Cloud Computing Trends of 2023 that will help you remain at the top of your game.
 

Trend 1: Cloud Automation Will Be The New Norm

Tell us, what will happen if an organization is under demanding conditions and needs accelerated workflows? Well, automation will be the savior, right? You will agree with us when we say that in 2023, Cloud Computing will be integrated with automation and be a major cloud trend for businesses using technologies.

Not only us but also the data released by ResearchAndMarkets says that cloud automation is projected to grow by US$103.9 billion, driven by a compound growth of 24.7% by 2025. The reason is, IT teams manage on-site as well as cloud-based environments, often using specialized management tools. As a result, managing hybrid and multi-cloud environment at the same time can be challenging, making it almost impossible to maintain, track, scale and secure resources and applications by hand. Automation will soon combine hybrid and multi-cloud management under a single set of procedures and policies to improve the consistency, scalability and speed of the cloud.

With the intersection of Cloud Computing and automation, large-scale cloud environments used by enterprises will be made more stable and perform better as automatic fixes will be deployed to resolve problems detected by its monitoring systems. How cool is that?

TechDogs’ Opinion: We expect cloud automation to help businesses across various domains in 2023. It will help in the provision of virtual machines in a fraction of the time and cost of their physical equivalents. Cloud automation tools will also crunch petabytes of data from thousands of different sources to provide a comprehensive system overview - naturally, thanks to Artificial Intelligence. We expect this data to be used to feed Machine Learning models to power automated security, event response, service delivery, predictive analytics and other applications. With a gamut of applications that will be automated, business clouds will be more effective and scalable in 2023. #AutomateYourCloudNow
 

Trend 2: SASE Will Become The Security Standard

 
You will surely agree that the trend of combining network security functions with cloud-based services has gained momentum with a rise in remote work culture. As part of the SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) model based on cloud service, Gartner has identified that network security access architecture will be the most significant development for cloud security, which will gain traction in the coming years. According to a study published by Gartner, by the end of 2025, 60% of enterprises will have clear-cut strategies to adopt SASE for their cloud architectures.

Enterprises today require a variety of solutions to link and safeguard them, including firewalls, VPNs, MPLS, SD-WAN, CASBs and many more. It's a struggle between security, speed and ease. If you pull too much in one direction, you are forced to give up the other two. However, by correctly implementing SASE, businesses will find it easier to address all three concerns in a single solution rather than employing numerous separate solutions. The SASE approach will also make the solution more secure and efficient as well as less complicated.

A SASE security infrastructure relies on zero trust security, which does not allow individual access to applications and data until their identity has been verified — even if they are already inside of a private network perimeter. When setting up access policies, a SASE approach considers more than just an entity's identity; it considers location, time of day, enterprise security standards, compliance policies and ongoing risk/trust assessments. If you’re worried about cloud security, then SASE is one security measure you need to heed in 2023!

TechDogs’ Opinion:  The evolution and expansion of enterprise cloud networks as they connect new objects and edge cloud services are inevitable. As such, so are the risks involved with cloud infrastructures. We expect SASE to be quickly adopted by businesses as it will help accelerate the security of cloud-native technologies and applications. A major driver of this trend will be 3GPP 5G specifications, which are essentially blueprints for SASE strategies. Businesses that invest in Secure Edge Secure Access technologies will significantly benefit in the competitive landscape of the IT industry. Moreover, we believe that as more companies opt for public clouds for open-source collaborations, the focus on SASE as the ideal solution for cloud businesses will grow. #SASEWithStyle
 

Trend 3: Cloud Gaming Will Go Mainstream

 
Games are always a part of everyone’s cherished memories, right? What if we say that gaming is going on the cloud so that you can play games whenever and wherever you want without occupying any system’s storage? Yes, you heard it right! Cloud gaming has reached an inflection point, making way for its expansion and adoption.

According to a report by Newzoo, a game market research organization, the technology has become so viable that $1.5 billion has been spent on cloud gaming services in 2021, for a total of 21.7 million paying users. The future will be even better. In 2024, paying users will triple (to 58.6 million) while revenues will quadruple (to $6.3 billion). Incredible, isn’t it? The joy of using cloud gaming is that users do not have to install files; rather, all game content is streamed to their devices for only this, but to keep up with evolving hardware (and consumer expectations!), service providers will have to maintain the latest server specifications to meet the consumer demands. However, cloud gaming players do will not need to invest in expensive gaming hardware to play the latest titles, as this approach to gaming will be scalable and highly cost-effective.

TechDogs’ Opinion: The main allure of cloud gaming is its enhanced mobility and accessibility for games. We expect cloud gaming to gain traction globally as it enables players to enjoy gaming with minimal equipment and hardware. We also believe that the future of cloud gaming will be positively impacted by edge computing and 5G. It's no wonder when you note that these technologies are key in enabling online services without latency and network disruption. In addition to the global adoption of cloud gaming, its market will see more game developers sign exclusive deals with cloud gaming service providers. Moreover, cloud gaming vendors will look to overtake console-based gaming businesses such as Playstation and Xbox in the coming years. #PlugAndPlayWithCloudGaming
 

Trend 4: Desktop-As-A-Service Will Aid The New Work Culture

Guess the Cloud Computing trend that hasn’t faded in the past two years (from the onset of the pandemic) and is expected to grow exponentially in 2023? It is toa-Service (DaaS)! Businesses are turning to Desktop-as-a-Service solutions as a result of the proliferation of web-connected devices such as smartphones and tablets and the rising demand for hybrid work schedules. In addition to this, the increasing use of advanced technologies such as advanced analytics, robotics and artificial intelligence is expected to boost the desktop-as-a-service market.

As per the research report released by Future Market Insights (FMI), sales in the global desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) market are slated to top US$ 5.5 billion in 2022. Expanding at a healthy 18.1% CAGR, the market size is projected to grow to US$ 17.8 billion by 2029. By using this cloud service, businesses can provide virtual applications and desktops, which means a secure application can be downloaded to a laptop, desktop, thin client, smartphone, or any other device through a public or private cloud. Moreover, a DaaS subscription can be based on a multi-tenant model and provide virtual desktops so that a third-party cloud service provider hosts the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). Essentially, the management and provision of the virtual services are taken care of by the provider – just as in any other SaaS solution!

Employees will be able to work productively from home (or anywhere else) thanks to this cloud-based service. Many organizations have also realized that physical office spaces and equipment can be expensive. As a result, most organizations will expect a higher proportion of their workforce to continue working remotely or hybrid in the coming years. DaaS will play a critical role in adopting hybrid or remote work models in years to come.

TechDogs’ Opinion: With greater adoption of hybrid and remote working models, enterprises will move away from traditional data center-based infrastructures. As an alternative, applications will be delivered through SaaS solutions and we expect remote employees to increasingly transition to DaaS deployed through the enterprise's public cloud. We also believe that companies will shift to cloud-based services and applications to eliminate or simplify their physical infrastructure. Moreover, we suggest IT leaders seeking improved employee productivity explore cloud-based virtual desktop technology to deploy secure and accessible desktops for employees. Another added advantage is that DaaS enables better uptime, higher reliability and reduced latency for remote workers. #StaySmartWithDaaS
 

Trend 5: Cloud Will Merge With IoT And Blockchain

 
Wouldn’t you agree that blockchain is taking over the world by storm? Well, look around and see the changing face of finance, healthcare, hospitality, just to name a few sectors! It will be even more enticing to know that blockchain will be increasingly integrated with the cloud in the coming years and we will see new innovations on this front in 2023.

Well, here is some data to begin with: according to market research firm MarketsAndMarkets, blockchain market value was $4.9 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $67.4 billion by 2026. It is an online decentralized ledger that records all data permanently by maintaining copies across all connected nodes. Cloud Computing, as most of us know, is a centralized server that helps manage data and transition services online through software by reducing the need for hardware. For example, the failure of a central server may disrupt the whole system and result in the loss of critical data stored on it. This does not happen with cloud computing and with blockchain integration, it will become even more robust. Blockchain technology will mitigate issues by creating multiple copies of the same information on numerous computer nodes, thus avoiding the failure of the entire system if one server fails. Furthermore, lost data can be quickly recovered because it is distributed among multiple nodes.

Another challenge is the storage of IoT (Internet of Things) data on the cloud. IoT-stored data is often the personal information of the business or individual, such as video footage, voice recordings, and habits. The leak of these records could lead to identity theft and the unlawful sale of personal information for profit. When blockchain will be used in cloud computing to enhance the infrastructure's security, protecting such data will be easier. Large files of sensitive data can also be broken down and stored across various nodes, so even if a node is hacked all information will not be disclosed.

TechDogs’ Opinion: Although blockchain is taking baby steps (heck, the technology is only a decade old!), we will see it being used with cloud computing in 2023. We expect cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain to be integrated soon to form something called the Blockchain Cloud of Things (BCoT). This integration of these technologies removes the problems of decentralization, data privacy and network safety, increasing the overall efficiency of blockchain operations. Moreover, since it is all cloud-based, the technology is scalable and secure. As a result, we expect BCoT applications to be a very popular field of development this year for a large number of industrial applications. Businesses using IoT devices will be eager to deploy this technology, enabling them to scale without the risk of security issues.
 

Summing It Up

Cloud Computing has matured and become a standard service that businesses of all sizes can take advantage of. The business case for Cloud Computing continues to strengthen, with more and more businesses moving their most mission-critical applications to the cloud. When done right, cloud adoption will help companies become more agile, efficient and cost-effective by reducing capital expenditures, IT operational expenses and other hidden costs. New cloud trend, technologies and solutions continue to emerge and mature in the cloud computing market. The pace of adoption will continue to accelerate as companies of all sizes see the cloud computing service as a way to reduce costs, increase flexibility, scale up or down quickly and centralize data storage and management. Are you one of them?