This document discusses cloud computing and its impact. It notes that cloud computing is already widely used, with over 50 billion connected devices expected by 2020. Cloud computing is transforming IT and software industries, allowing access from anywhere on any device. While public clouds provide scalability and cost benefits, security and vendor lock-in are concerns. The document outlines Thailand's growing cloud ecosystem and adoption of cloud services by enterprises and software companies.
8. Smartphone shipment in
Thailand 2013:
7.3 Million Unit [IDC]
50 Billion connected
Devices by 2020 [IBSG]
Worldwide spending on
public IT cloud services
is expected to approach
$100 billion in 2016 [IDC]
Cloud Comuting will create 7 million jobs
over the next three years [IDC]
Cloud Computing market in
Thailand is expected to
be 2,220-2,330 Baht
In 2013 [Kasikorn Research]
20. 20
Many enterprises in Thailand
using Salesforce, including som
e banks
Google Apps have been used in
many large enterprises
especially a education sector.
Many Thai software companies host
their software on Amazon or Azure.
26. Cloud Computing Trends
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Private Clouds: The hype is over. Expect deployments to increase
significantly in 2013.
§
Public Clouds: Competitors wishing to compete against Amazon in
IaaS market must differentiate their services somehow.
§
Local Clouds: Some clouds need to be managed at the local level
in country (e.g. Finance & HR).
§
Cloud Security: IT departments need to stay on top of this.
Expect the market for Cloud Security Services to grow thanks in part
to growth of BYOD.
§
Impact on Role of CIO and IT Staff: CIOs need to secure,
manage, and govern cloud services. Gartner sees a new role - Cloud
Brokerage Services
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Source: HorizonWatching Trend Report