2021 Cloud Computing Facts: Statistics & Benefits

Top 10 Cloud Computing Facts: Statistics & Benefits for 2021:

  1. The global public cloud infrastructure market will grow 35% to $120 Billion during 2021. (Forrester)

  2. In 2021, 30% of firms will increase IT spend on: Cloud Computing, Networks, Security & Risk, and Mobility. (Forrester)

  3. 94% of businesses report improving online security after moving to the cloud. (Netgain)

  4. According to CloudTech, public cloud spending is expected to grow from $229 Billion in 2019 to $500 Billion by 2023, with an annual growth rate of 22.3%. (ITProPortal)

  5. Cloud-supported remote work is expected to grow 300% compared to pre-Covid levels. (Forrester)

  6. In 2021, businesses are prioritizing cloud features such as: Disaster Recovery & High Availability, Identity/Access Management, and Content Delivery Applications. (Forbes)

  7. 43% of IT leaders say platform and service flexibility is the top benefit of multi-cloud platforms. (Forbes)

  8. The three largest public cloud platforms are accelerating cloud migration and apps to meet evolving customer demands: Microsoft Azure (47% Revenue Growth), Google Cloud (43% Revenue Growth), and Amazon Web Services (29% Revenue Growth). (TechRepublic)

  9. 81% of enterprises have at least one application or segment of their infrastructure in the cloud today. (Forbes)

  10. At the start of 2021, 67% of enterprise infrastructure will be cloud-based. (Netgain)

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