- Hybrid models will become commonplace: Due to the fact that a majority of organizations are hesitant to jump in feet-first to a cloud model, many will opt for a hybrid model that includes the cloud and traditional data storage methods. This will alleviate some of their worries about data security and accessibility.
- Security breaches will continue: We’ve all seen the news about several large retailers facing major data breaches with customers’ sensitive information. Other sectors, though less public in some cases, were equally affected. Unfortunately, situations like these won’t end in the near future. Because of this, IT staff will have more security responsibilities incorporated into their roles.
- Collaboration will dominate: In simple terms, departments will rely more and more on working together. Rather than sectioning off collaboration with departmental silos, organizations will encourage employees to work succinctly on projects; and of course, they’ll need an effective way to do this.
- Mobile first: Mobile device use will continue to spread beyond traditional email. Soon, it will be critical for organizations to provide access to documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with those platforms in mind, and users on-the-go; all while keeping this information safe.
Enterprise Cloud Computing Predictions for 2014 on Business Computing World
