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A global pandemic and stay-at-home mandates drove companies to accelerate their digital transformation, including shifting to cloud-based applications to support remote workers and quickly rolling out new cloud services to retain customers.  As we close 2022, digital transformation initiatives remain in the fast lane, and \u2014 if 2023 cloud computing trends are any indication \u2014 there\u2019s no slowing down.","url":"https:\/\/www.the-future-of-commerce.com\/2022\/11\/09\/cloud-computing-trends-2023\/","dateModified":["2022-11-09T15:22:00Z","2022-11-10"],"mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.the-future-of-commerce.com\/2022\/11\/09\/cloud-computing-trends-2023\/","name":["2023 Cloud computing trends","Cloud computing trends 2023: Top predictions, stats, and growth drivers"],"headline":"Cloud computing trends 2023: Top predictions, stats, and growth drivers","author":"https:\/\/www.the-future-of-commerce.com\/contributor\/jen-bailin\/#Person","articleBody":"The dynamic socio-economic environment of the last few years has had a lasting impact on cloud adoption. A global pandemic and stay-at-home mandates drove companies to accelerate their digital transformation, including shifting to cloud-based applications to support remote workers and quickly rolling out new cloud services to retain customers.As we close 2022, digital transformation initiatives remain in the fast lane, and \u2014 if 2023 cloud computing trends are any indication \u2014 there\u2019s no slowing down.Gartner, Inc. forecasts that in 2023, worldwide public cloud spending will grow 20.7% to total $591.8 billion, up from $490.3 billion in 2022.Moving to the cloud is no longer optional, as its benefits and new capabilities prove vital for moving forward, especially in an uncertain economy.7 cloud computing trends for 2023Businesses can\u2019t afford to pump the breaks on digital transformation initiatives despite a looming recession. Thanks to the cloud, they don\u2019t have to. The public cloud\u2019s elasticity and scalability reduce the financial risk of innovation while enabling business agility when companies need it most.In fact, by 2025, enterprises will spend more on public cloud services than traditional IT solutions, according to Gartner.Here are some of the top cloud computing trends we can expect in 2023:Powering hybrid workersCloud sustainabilityAI adoption boosts cloud growthEnterprises embrace sovereign cloudsXaaS maturesFinOps on the riseCloud-native strategies gain ground1. Leaning on the cloud to power hybrid workDespite offices reopening, workers aren\u2019t flocking back. The remote and hybrid work models that organizations developed during the pandemic are here to stay, and they\u2019re using the cloud to support these flexible work environments.Gartner estimates that global spending on desktop-as-a-service will reach $3.2 billion in 2023 as companies shift away from traditional client computing solutions to subscription-based virtual desktop services.Cloud-based tools for communication, project management, videoconferencing, file sharing, knowledge management and more will remain a priority for companies as they look to support employee collaboration and productivity, anywhere and anytime.The long-term hybrid work model is driving demand for cloud-based productivity technologies, along with collaboration tools, according to Gartner.      Remote workers: Getting it done through digital transformation                In today's work-from-home era, digital technologies help companies build virtual workspaces that empower remote employees.      2. 2023 cloud computing trend: Sustainability goals depend on the cloudIn 2023, expect to see more companies leveraging the efficiency of the cloud to meet their sustainability goals.According to an IDC survey, 83% of respondents agree sustainability is the most important criteria in IT buying decisions. By 2025, IDC expects 85% of organizations will see a 35% increase in sustainable efficiencies by using software and cloud-based infrastructures.Because cloud service providers aggregate resources across their customers, CSPs can achieve economies of scale that smaller companies simply cannot.Not only is it more efficient to run an application or workload in the cloud versus on-prem, but running an entire data center in the cloud produces less carbon than the equivalent of that data center running on-prem.      Circularity strategy: How to become a sustainable business                With the rise of conscious consumerism, businesses need to prioritize circularity. Discover how brands can become more sustainable in the circular economy.      3. In 2023, AI adoption isn\u2019t a cloud trend, it\u2019s a must-haveEnterprise adoption of artificial intelligence has been steadily growing as organizations look to increase operational efficiency and drive innovation. And the cloud is helping them get the most out of their AI investments.A McKinsey & Company 2021 survey on AI found that 64% of \u201chigh performers\u201d \u2013 those seeing the biggest bottom-line impact from AI adoption \u2013 run their AI workloads on public or hybrid cloud compared to 44% at other organizations.The high performers also use public cloud to access more AI capabilities, including natural-language speech and facial-recognition.According to the study, nearly two-thirds of companies planned to invest more in AI through 2023.Compared to private data centers, public cloud infrastructure has the ample data storage and computing capability that are needed for AI and machine learning applications.4. Enterprises embrace sovereign and industry cloudsThe need to meet a growing list of data privacy requirements will drive the development \u2013 and adoption \u2013 of sovereign cloud solutions and industry-specific clouds in 2023.The sovereign cloud concept isn\u2019t new, but is gaining more traction with changes in the geopolitical environment. A sovereign cloud is designed to operate in a certain country or region; it\u2019s a trusted cloud that upholds the data protection standards of local governing bodies.A Capgemini study found that 71% of enterprise leaders from 10 countries including the US, UK, and Germany believe their organizations will look to adopt sovereign cloud services to ensure compliance.This is both a market opportunity for cloud service providers as well as a benefit for regulated organizations that were previously restricted by what they could put in the cloud. According to Forrester, the move to sovereign cloud solutions is being led by German financial services providers and other European countries.Demand for industry clouds tailored to meet an industry\u2019s specific requirements and needs also will grow. Examples include specialized applications designed for retail, telecommunications, and utilities.More than half of enterprises will use industry cloud solutions by 2027, according to Gartner.5. XaaS cloud offerings mature in 2023The growing maturity of\u00a0 \u201ceverything-as-a-service,\u201d or XaaS, will also help drive cloud investments in 2023. Also sometimes called anything as a service, XaaS refers to the broad range of products and services provided to customers over the internet.The global XaaS market reached $ 198.6 billion (USD) in 2021, according to research firm IMARC Group, which expects the market to reach $624.1 billion by 2027.IMARC\u2019s estimate includes storage-as-a-service, security-as-a-service, and network-as-a-service.For end users, XaaS benefits include flexibility, scalability, speed, and costs savings through flexible payment models. They only pay for what they use instead of upfront licensing costs and on-site equipment.The XaaS model is growing in the professional services industry, where firms are packaging digital capabilities, data, or assets with people-based services. The model allows professional service providers to scale their offerings while enabling organizations to pay for outcomes rather than time spent.Transitioning a professional services firm to the XaaS business model isn\u2019t easy, but we\u2019ll see more newcomers as well as legacy firms developing and improving their offerings in 2023.      The evolution to everything as a service: Overcoming obstacles                Making the transition to XaaS isn't easy. Find out how to tackle the challenges to becoming an integrated solution provider.      6. FinOps becomes a top cloud computing trendWhile organizations will spend more on cloud next year, they\u2019ll also be closely monitoring that spending in an effort to get a handle on costs, especially as\u00a0 inflation continues to increase the cost of doing business.This will drive investments in FinOps. According to IDC, 80% of organizations using cloud services will have established by 2023.FinOps is a practice that\u2019s developed within enterprises to manage cloud computing costs. Since costs with the on-demand cloud model fluctuate, it\u2019s a way to gain visibility into cloud consumption across an organization.Forrester expects organizations will turn to third-party cloud cost management and optimization platforms for an unbiased view of their cloud spending across multi-cloud deployments.FinOps is a long-term, collaborative process that must be integrated at the start of a cloud initiative, according to Thomas Sarrazin, a senior enterprise architect at Capgemini.\u201cThe vocation of the FinOps approach is to ensure \u201cbetter\u201d consumption of the cloud environments, and thereby offer IT customers true added value,\u201d he wrote.7. Cloud-native strategies trend upA cloud-native strategy involves a modern approach to software development including microservices, containers, declarative APIs, and service meshes.According to Forrester\u2019s 2022 Infrastructure Cloud Survey, 40% of firms will take a cloud-native-first strategy in 2023 as they look to increase agility and efficiency while reducing costs.Forrester expects more enterprises to adopt cloud-native strategies as they increasingly opt to run workloads in containers rather than legacy virtual machines because containers run more efficiently when leveraging technologies like AI\/ML, the internet of things, and 5G. The growing adoption of containers will also drive organizations to modernize their application development processes.Forrester\u2019s survey found that containerized applications account for half of the total number of applications running in enterprises today, with Kubernetes orchestrating them at scale.Cloud computing 2023 and beyondOrganizations are past the point of debating the value of moving to the cloud. Whether it\u2019s to leverage advanced technologies like AI and ML, gain competitive edge, or to simply take advantage of a safe harbor during times of economic turbulence, organizations can\u2019t afford not to move to the cloud.The coming year will certainly bring about great change as cloud service providers evolve their offerings and enterprises make strategic moves to remain competitive, but one thing is clear: once in the cloud, there\u2019s no turning back.  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","name":"2023 business trends: What\u2019s poppin\u2019","headline":"2023 business trends: What\u2019s poppin\u2019","articleBody":"There\u2019s no better time than now to get the 2023 business trends that will drive the future of commerce and work.2023 cloud computing trends: Sovereign and industry clouds ascend\u00a0The dynamic socio-economic environment of the last few years has had a lasting impact on cloud adoption. A global pandemic and stay-at-home mandates drove companies to accelerate their digital transformation, including shifting to cloud-based applications to support remote workers and quickly rolling out new cloud services to retain customers.Take a deep dive into the trends pushing enterprises forward. \u2b07      Cloud computing trends 2023: Top predictions, stats, and growth drivers                Moving to the cloud is no longer optional \u2013 its benefits + capabilities prove vital for transformation in an uncertain economy. Discover the top 2023 cloud computing trends.      2023 wholesale distribution trends: B2B gets personalLooking ahead to the next year, wholesale distributors will face disruption on a large scale. Digital transformation will remain the name of the game.Economic turbulence, an influx of new competitors, and a talent shortage will force wholesalers to find new ways to remain competitive and drive growth.Get all the details. \u2b07      2023 wholesale distribution trends transforming the industry                After a tumultuous start to the decade, what are the trends wholesale distributors should watch for in 2023? See the top trends, including increased competition, personalization, and resilient supply chains.      2023 HR trends: The future of work includes hybrid as a mustHR leaders learned on the fly as they helped companies and their employees through the pandemic, a tough economy, and social unrest. Next year, they\u2019ll continue to play key roles as organizations navigate change and plan for the future of work.HR 2023: 2019 would never. \u2b07      HR trends 2023: Melding humanity and hybrid work to retain top talent                HR trends 2023 are all about putting people first by improving the employee experience, humanizing management, and getting hybrid work right.      Sustainability in 2023: From oceans to offices, eco-smart takes the stageIn response to growing demand for eco-friendly products, retailers are trying to reduce their impact on the environment. They\u2019re working to combat the effects of climate change, reduce waste, and eliminate their carbon footprint.The sustainability trends for 2023 go beyond eco-friendliness, however.They also include measures aimed at improving working conditions and employee well-being. \u2b07      Sustainability trends 2023: 7 ways retailers will make a difference                Top sustainability trends 2023 include greater transparency, the circular economy, and ethical supply chains.      2023 e-commerce trends: Digital worlds meet economic uncertaintyWhile shoppers are returning to brick and mortar, their e-commerce habits are set. To capitalize on digital-selling growth, online retailers will need to double down on many of the trends that took off during the pandemic while keeping an eye on changing consumer expectations and preferences.Click, click buy: e-commerce in 2023 means business. \u2b07      E-commerce trends 2023: Top 15 stats + aspects shaping online shopping                E-commerce trends in 2023 reflect an always-connected society. See the top 15 trends and stats driving the future of commerce.        Retail doesn\u2019t rest.A recent survey of digital execs shows where e-commerce is going.Get the stats + data  HERE.","author":{"@type":"Person","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/957309943fbb2331b671a959c9f00051?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96,"@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/957309943fbb2331b671a959c9f00051?s=96&d=mm&r=g"},"url":"https:\/\/www.the-future-of-commerce.com\/contributor\/jenn-vande-zande\/","name":"Jenn Vande Zande","identifier":229,"@id":"https:\/\/www.the-future-of-commerce.com\/contributor\/jenn-vande-zande\/#Person"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.the-future-of-commerce.com\/2022\/11\/25\/2023-business-trends-roundup\/#BlogPosting"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"2022","item":"https:\/\/www.the-future-of-commerce.com\/2022\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"11","item":"https:\/\/www.the-future-of-commerce.com\/2022\/\/11\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"25","item":"https:\/\/www.the-future-of-commerce.com\/2022\/\/11\/\/25\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"2023 business trends: What’s poppin’","item":"https:\/\/www.the-future-of-commerce.com\/2022\/11\/25\/2023-business-trends-roundup\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]