2016 State of The Cloud

The video discusses the widespread adoption of cloud computing, highlighting that 70% of decision makers have moved at least one application to the cloud. It compares current trends with data from five years ago, showing significant growth in cloud usage. Companies are investing heavily in cloud services, with an average spend of $1.62 million expected in the next year. The video also covers the impact on IT departments, with many companies adding new roles due to cloud adoption. Future migration plans include moving data storage, analytics, and IT tools to the cloud. Key concerns for public cloud users are data storage and security, while private cloud users worry about vendor lock-in and skills shortages.

What percentage of decision makers have moved at least one application to the cloud according to the latest survey?

• 51%

• 60%

• 70%

• 85%

How much money, on average, is a company expected to spend on cloud computing in the next 12 months?

• $1.62 million

• $2.5 million

• $1 million

• $3 million

Which cloud service is expected to receive almost half of the spending?

• Infrastructure as a Service

• Platform as a Service

• Software as a Service

• Data as a Service

What are companies planning to move to the cloud over the next three years?

• Data storage and management apps

• Social media platforms

• Gaming applications

• Messaging apps

What is a major concern for companies using the public cloud?

• User interface complexity

• Data storage location

• Cost of services

• Vendor lock-in