Exploring top cloud computing techniques based on cloud adoption statistics of 2021 in the age of industry 4.0
To understand top cloud adoption techniques, we need to understand their definition first. Cloud computing is the delivery of on-demand computing services over the internet, such as IT infrastructure, storage, network systems, and applications. A third-party vendor is in charge of managing and maintaining the physical data centres where cloud services are hosted. It’s critical to keep up with the latest developments as cloud technologies advance and more businesses adopt cloud-based services. Cloud computing technologies provide a vital underlying structure that will support the majority of the world’s economy through 2020, enabling the industry’s largest ecosystem of remote workers to date. As the ripple effects of the pandemic are likely to reverberate throughout 2022 as well, it is wise to take a closer look at how the cloud has progressed in 2021, as well as delve into the trends we can see taking place in 2022.
Edge Networking
As traditional on-premise IT infrastructure vendors like IBM, HP, and Dell look to provide models and solutions with seamless cloud integration but lower latency and increased security, edge networking is likely to gain traction. Furthermore, as 5G is deployed and IoT is adopted in manufacturing and industry, low latency devices and solutions at the edge will continue to scale exponentially as faster, more dynamic, and more responsive applications are deployed to leverage the technology.
SASE (secure access service edge) services, which combine software-defined WAN capabilities with cloud-native security services like zero trust access and firewalls as a service, may benefit from this. Edge computing is, therefore, an excellent choice for time-sensitive data in areas where connectivity is limited. It’s expected that as 2022 will progress a greater emphasis on edge security will emerge as organisations look to protect data and applications across this distributed approach. The last mile of distribution will be a key challenge and enabled by security services at the edge. Hence, it’s safe to say that we can expect a lot of activity in the cloud-to-edge space.
Automated Programmable Infrastructure
Infrastructure is becoming increasingly software-defined and programmable. Programmability, combined with AI and machine learning, will automate many of the tasks that operations support currently performs manually. As a result, the Cloud’s real secret is its ability to automate. Automation, when done correctly, can boost your delivery team’s efficiency, improve the quality of your systems and networks, and reduce the risk of slow systems or downtime. However, there is a catch: automation is difficult. As the investment in citizen developer tools and AI grows, expect to see more devices released. Cloud vendors will be able to automate much more easily as a result of this.
Cloud Ubiquity
This trend appears to have already materialised. Backups and data continuity is more straightforward. The cloud has resulted in cost savings from Capex to Opex. IT staffing requirements are reduced. The cloud allows you to scale up and down your usage as needed. Cloud security has been shown to outperform on-premise security in studies. The cloud appears to be a ‘no-brainer’ for a variety of reasons.
The Internet of Things (IoT)
The growth of IoT and everything that follows, including smart cities, is one of the most significant cloud computing trends. Utilities, parking meters, and traffic lights are already connected to IoT networks in some American cities. IoT refers to the tens of billions of smart devices that can be given an IP address, such as smartwatches that display news on your wrist, lightbulbs that turn on automatically when connected to a phone, and more.
Cloud Security
Security remains one of the most common barriers to cloud adoption, fueling investments in improving this aspect of the cloud. According to Gartner, at least 95 percent of security-related cloud failures will be caused by a customer, not a flaw in the system, by the end of 2022. Most architectures, approaches, and processes are now geared toward security as security becomes a critical component within cloud environments, with DevSecOps being a great example of that shift.
Virtual Cloud Desktops
With working from home becoming the “new normal,” we’ve seen an explosion of collaboration tools, video conferencing apps (Friday Zoom drinks anyone? ), virtual whiteboards, and increased use of project management tools we’ve always used.
The virtual desktop is an often-overlooked but increasingly popular cloud-based service. With the ability to provide up-to-date synchronised technology, shared licensing, and pay-as-you-go subscriptions, the adoption of offerings like Google Chromebook, Windows Virtual Desktop, and Amazon Workspaces is available and likely to gain popularity in 2021.
Sustainability
Every responsible business recognises that it has a role to play in addressing climate change’s challenges. In the tech world, this usually entails lowering the energy costs of providing customers with 24/7 “always-on” infrastructure services, as well as lowering the energy usage associated with increasingly powerful computing engines, larger digital storage requirements, and the energy costs of providing customers with 24/7 “always-on” infrastructure services. The majority of tech behemoths will spend 2022 implementing measures and innovations to help them meet their net-zero carbon targets. Amazon, the world’s largest cloud company, is also the world’s largest buyer of renewable energy, with 206 of its own sustainable energy projects in operation around the world, generating about 8.5 gigawatts per year. It is now concentrating on reducing the “downstream” energy consumption of its products, such as Echo and Fire TV, once they have been installed in customers’ homes. Of course, it’s great that sustainability is high on the agenda these days, but for companies like Amazon, the reasons go beyond altruism – the effects of climate change are expected to cost companies up to $1.6 trillion per year by 2025, according to estimates.
