2018 Cloud Computing Trends for Mass Data Usage

Cloud Computing ⯀  

Although cloud computing may not be very static, it is quickly becoming the new normal in many progressive-thinking business enterprises. By the end of 2017, about 85% of businesses were already using cloud technology and the number of the companies that are using this technology is only set to increase. However, this significant technological transformation is far from completion.

The fast rate of technological innovations and inventions is forcing businesses to adapt or risk struggling to maintain their consumers or even being edged out of business. Cloud computing enables business enterprises and government database to store their company information in thousands of virtual servers which eliminates the need for the traditional storage hardware such as hard drives and flash discs.

This technology also enables the organization’s management and staff to access the information regarding the business from any geographical location with internet access. This means that the company management can access vital business data such as the inventory and sales information through a mobile device such as a tablet or a smartphone. As we enter the year 2018, business managers and investors are looking into ways that will give their firm an edge over their competitors, and cloud computing is one of those techniques that will ensure that you maintain relevance in the 21st-century global financial market. In this article, we have highlighted the trends in cloud computing that are set to take 2018 by storm.

More storage capacity in the cloud

It is expected that storage in the cloud is set to have exponential growth as cloud computing becomes more of an essential tool for both the small to medium enterprises rather than a preserve for big corporations. To have this goal accomplished, cloud computing service providers are under pressure to invest in more data centres on the online stage with equipment that has larger storage capacity. A survey by Cisco concluded that business corporations and government databases around the globe would generate 600 EB of data while the amount of information stored in data centres would increase to 370 EB by the end of 2017. In 2018, the survey estimated that the generated data would increase to the tune of 1.1 ZB which marks over 100% increase from what was generated in 2017. Forward-thinking businesses will capitalize on the expanded infrastructure that will be offered by cloud computing service providers to take care of the increased demand for storage space in the cloud.

Related articles

• 10 Signs You Should Invest In Artificial Intelligence 
• Synaptic Transistors Point To Computer Hardware That Learns 
• Researchers Develop Neuromorphic Chip With Cognitive Abilities 

Internet of Things (IoT)

Artificial intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT) played a primary role in 2017 in the world of tech. Some of the world-renowned tech innovators such as Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk insisted on the vast potential that these two technologies held for the future of business. Tech experts have projected that Internet of things is set to see facilitate significant growth in the cloud computing industry in 2018. IoT relies on machine learning and communication, processes, data and how human beings connect with every aspect of their environment for better communication. Cloud technology is set to play a primary role as the Internet of things evolves into sophisticated systems whose main aim is to simplify all human interactions. For us, there will be a huge advantage in that we will be able to communicate more intelligently with every gadget that has been connected to our network just like in IoT.

The rise of 5G and enhanced quality of the internet

Just like it is expected that there will be tremendous growth in the quantity of data that will be generated worldwide in 2018, consumers will also have expectations of better and faster internet services from network providers. For instance, the move to increase internet speeds have been spearheaded by Qualcomm Snapdragon and more companies and groups are set to work in such network improvements. We also expect that there will be a robust movement from gigabyte LTE speeds to networks that are full 5G which will be critical in helping us achieve real-time 5G internet speeds.

By  Roman Patel