{"id":84776,"date":"2023-07-12T22:50:49","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T22:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com"},"modified":"2023-07-12T22:50:49","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T22:50:49","slug":"cloud-computing-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/cloud-computing-statistics","title":{"rendered":"65 + Cloud Computing Statistics You Need to Know For March 2025 \u2013 The Where, Why &amp; How Much"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today&#8217;s fast-paced digital era, the significance of cloud computing for businesses cannot be overstated. As organizations continue to embrace the transformative potential of technology, the cloud has emerged as an invaluable ally, revolutionizing how businesses operate, store data, and scale their operations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the advent of cloud computing, the conventional limitations of hardware infrastructure and localized data storage are rapidly becoming relics of the past. This article will explore the world of cloud computing statistics and the profound impact this technology has had on businesses across industries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f7f7f7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h2><span id=\"cloud_computing_statistics_highlights\">Cloud Computing Statistics Highlights<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The global cloud computing market was <b>valued <\/b><b>$546.1 billion<\/b><b> in 2022.<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Spending on public cloud services worldwide is expected to<b> grow by 21.7% in 2023<\/b>, reaching $597.3 billion.<\/li>\n<li>The global market share of the top cloud infrastructure service providers reached <b>$63 billion<\/b><b> in Q1 2023.<\/b><\/li>\n<li>In 2022, <b>45% of company security breaches <\/b>happened in the cloud.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"cloud_computing_growth_statistics\">Cloud Computing Growth Statistics<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Market.us projects that the global cloud computing market will exceed<\/b><b> $2,321.1 billion<\/b><b> by 2032, with a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16% from 2023 to 2032.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following key factors have played a significant role in driving the growth of the cloud computing market industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote work trend<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Software as a Service (SaaS)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data security and privacy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84786 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Global-Cloud-Computing-Market-by-Service-1024x616.png\" alt=\"Global-Cloud-Computing-Market-by-Service\" width=\"580\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Global-Cloud-Computing-Market-by-Service-1024x616.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Global-Cloud-Computing-Market-by-Service-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Global-Cloud-Computing-Market-by-Service-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Global-Cloud-Computing-Market-by-Service-1200x722.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Global-Cloud-Computing-Market-by-Service.png 1216w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Between 2023 and 2028, the North American professional cloud services market is anticipated to exhibit a CAGR of <\/b><b>15.23%.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Europe, the market is expected to witness steady growth with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAGR of 9%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from 2023 to 2028, driven by the rising adoption of the SaaS sector.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Cloud Computing Product\u00a0 Growth in Organizations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><strong>In a 2022 survey conducted by PluralSight, a diverse group of 1,000<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> tech leaders and technologists from various industries and locations agreed on the following key factors influencing the growth of cloud computing data in the workplace:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>75% of leaders are actively developing and creating new products and features within the cloud.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64% were completely new to cloud computing and needed fundamental training.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80% strongly desired their technical skills to align closely with their organization&#8217;s overall strategy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8% are experienced with tools related to cloud computing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84788 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cloud-Computing-Data-Survey-1024x471.png\" alt=\"Cloud-Computing-Data-Survey\" width=\"580\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cloud-Computing-Data-Survey-1024x471.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cloud-Computing-Data-Survey-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cloud-Computing-Data-Survey-768x353.png 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cloud-Computing-Data-Survey-1200x551.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cloud-Computing-Data-Survey.png 1210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>As per results, Intro to Cloud Computing courses gained significant popularity in 2021, attracting 24,000 unique users and establishing itself as the most widely accessed course.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The survey confirmed the demand for Cloud Basics certifications, with 27% of respondents stating their current high demand and 23% predicting sustained demand three years from the survey date.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite longer completion times for cloud courses, technologists recognize the value of cloud computing skills and are actively bridging the existing skill gaps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>60% acknowledged being newcomers to cloud computing and are actively working towards developing a foundational understanding of the subject.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40% identify security as the primary skills gap and the top challenge that hinders organizations from reaching cloud maturity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84792 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cloud-maturity-1024x806.png\" alt=\"Cloud-maturity\" width=\"580\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cloud-maturity-1024x806.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cloud-maturity-300x236.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cloud-maturity-768x605.png 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cloud-maturity-1200x945.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cloud-maturity.png 1532w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Regarding obstacles in developing cloud skills, 43% of organizational leaders attribute it to budgetary constraints and the associated costs.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following responses point to individuals citing lack of time or organizational support as barriers to their upskilling efforts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">38% were too busy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32% of employers emphasized hiring rather than upskilling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30% were unable to access necessary tools.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30% had a distracting work environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28% lacked support from the employer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Due to the current economic climate, <\/b><b>41%<\/b><b> of tech and business leaders worldwide intend to boost their investments in cloud-based services and products.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around 33.4% of organizations plan to transition from legacy enterprise software to cloud-based tools, while 32.8% aim to migrate their on-premises workloads to the cloud.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Industry cloud platforms are projected to be adopted by over <\/b><b>50%<\/b><b> of enterprises by 2027, as businesses leverage them to expedite their strategic initiatives.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% of the decision-makers in cloud technology are either recruiting new personnel or providing training to existing staff to enhance their cloud agility.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"cloud_computing_market_size_statistics\">Cloud Computing Market Size Statistics<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The global cloud computing market was valued at <\/b><b>$546.1 billion<\/b><b> in 2022.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the largest revenue share of 41.2%, North America emerged as the dominant market, reaffirming its prominence and strategic advantage in shaping the cloud computing landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>North America is expected to lead the market in revenue from 2023 to 2030, driven by its early adoption of technologies like AI, robotics, IoT, and the cloud.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The presence of dominant cloud providers like IBM, Microsoft, and Oracle corporations significantly drives cloud adoption in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The IT and telecommunications industries have emerged as <\/b><b>key players<\/b><b> with the largest global cloud computing market share.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the healthcare sector is projected to experience the highest compound annual growth rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"_\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Additionally, the cloud computing market has revolutionized the world of video games by introducing cloud gaming as a prominent feature.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon Web Services, Inc. invested <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$35 billion<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Virginia-based cloud computing data centers between 2011 and 2020 to assist with cloud gaming development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>By the end of 2021, there was estimated to be <\/b><b>23.7 million<\/b><b> paying users of cloud gaming services, spending a total of $1.6 billion on cloud gaming services and streamed games.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately 94% of those familiar with cloud gaming have either already experimented with it (50%) or expressed their interest in trying it out (44%).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most notable <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cloud gaming services<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2023 include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xbox Cloud Gaming\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PlayStation Now<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce Now<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon Luna\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS Cloud Computing Services Statistics<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Cloud computing services are composed of three major categories:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Platform as a service (PaaS)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Software as a service (SaaS)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>SaaS emerged as the market leader in 2022, capturing the highest revenue share of <\/b><b>56%.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The demand for SaaS stems from its outstanding features, including flexibility, easy maintenance and deployment, and the advantage of remote accessibility through web-based subscriptions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In 2023, the SaaS market was estimated at <\/b><b>$197 billion<\/b><b>, with further growth anticipated to reach $232 billion by 2024.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-84843 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/saas-market-revenue-statista.png\" alt=\"saas market revenue statista\" width=\"982\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/saas-market-revenue-statista.png 982w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/saas-market-revenue-statista-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/saas-market-revenue-statista-768x530.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 982px) 100vw, 982px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The market continues to grow significantly as organizations worldwide embrace ready-to-use applications, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/1459\/customer-relationship-management-crm\">customer relationship management<\/a> (CRM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), web hosting, and e-commerce software.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>With a market capitalization of <\/b><b>$230 billion<\/b><b> as of July 2023, Adobe Inc. is the largest SaaS company in terms of market value.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salesforce claims the second position with a market capitalization of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$215 billion<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while Intuit follows in third with a valuation of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$129.86 billion<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Revenue in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/147\/platform-as-a-service-paas\">PaaS<\/a> market was expected to reach <\/b><b>$113.30 <\/b><b>billion in 2023, with a projected annual growth rate of 16.74% between 2023 &#8211; 2027.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By 2027, the market volume is anticipated to be $210.40 billion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>PaaS provides a platform and tools for developers to<\/b><b> build and deploy applications<\/b><b>.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is geared toward enabling application development, customization, and deployment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>PaaS is driven by the growing adoption of cloud services and the expanding enterprise landscape.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, privacy and security concerns resulting from increased data breaches pose potential obstacles to market growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In 2021, PaaS captured a majority market share of $60.1 billion, indicating its strong position in the industry.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The testing segment is projected to exhibit a CAGR of 20.3% between 2022 and 2028.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84801 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/global-paas-market.png\" alt=\"global-paas-market\" width=\"670\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/global-paas-market.png 670w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/global-paas-market-300x157.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The following prominent market leaders lead the PaaS market:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon Web Services Inc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Corp.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alibaba Cloud<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IBM Corp.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google LLC<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salesforce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oracle Corp.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SAP SE<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoho Corp.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vmware Inc<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>The global market share of the top cloud infrastructure service providers reached <\/b><b>$63 billion<\/b><b> in the first quarter of 2023.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During Q1 2023, global spending on cloud infrastructure services witnessed an increase of over $10 billion when compared to the same period in 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>With a market share of 32%, Amazon Web Services is the leader in the industry.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84803 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Global-Cloud-Market-Data--1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Global-Cloud Computing Statistics Market Leaders\" width=\"580\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Global-Cloud-Market-Data--1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Global-Cloud-Market-Data--300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Global-Cloud-Market-Data--150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Global-Cloud-Market-Data--768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Global-Cloud-Market-Data-.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon, Microsoft, and Google collectively captured two-thirds of cloud infrastructure revenues in the quarter ending on March 31, 2023, while the top eight providers maintained control over nearly 80% of the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Financial Spend on Cloud Computing Data<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Enterprises invested $225 billion in cloud infrastructure services in <\/b><b>2022<\/b><b>, representing a growth of $47 billion compared to 2019.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizations&#8217; increasing need for networking, storage, and database solutions is fueling the expansion of the market for cloud infrastructure services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Over<\/b><b> 60%<\/b><b> of corporate data was stored in the cloud in 2022, reflecting a steady increase from 30% in 2015.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84804 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Share-of-Corporate-Cloud-Computing-Data-1024x744.png\" alt=\"Share-of-Corporate-Cloud-Computing-Data\" width=\"580\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Share-of-Corporate-Cloud-Computing-Data-1024x744.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Share-of-Corporate-Cloud-Computing-Data-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Share-of-Corporate-Cloud-Computing-Data-768x558.png 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Share-of-Corporate-Cloud-Computing-Data-1200x871.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Share-of-Corporate-Cloud-Computing-Data.png 1256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>According to Gartner, Inc.&#8217;s latest forecast, global end-user spending on public cloud services is projected to increase by 21.7% in 2023, reaching a total of <\/b><b>$597.3 billion.<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This represents significant growth from the $491 billion spent in 2022, highlighting the continued upward trend in cloud service adoption and investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In 2023, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/141\/infrastructure-as-a-service-iaas\">IaaS<\/a> sector is projected to witness the most significant increase in end-user spending, with a growth rate of 30.9%.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PaaS is expected to follow closely behind, experiencing a growth rate of 24.1%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The table below illustrates the projected end-user spending forecast for worldwide public cloud services from 2023 to 2025.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><div class=\"su-table su-table-responsive su-table-alternate\"><\/b><\/p>\n<table style=\"letter-spacing: -0.015em\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cloud Computing Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>2023 (millions)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>2024 (millions)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>2025 (millions)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cloud Application Infrastructure Services (PaaS)<\/td>\n<td>$111,976<\/td>\n<td>$138,962<\/td>\n<td>$170,355<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cloud Application Services (SaaS)<\/td>\n<td>$167,342<\/td>\n<td>$197,288<\/td>\n<td>$232,296<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cloud Business Process Services (BPaaS)<\/td>\n<td>$59,861<\/td>\n<td>$65,240<\/td>\n<td>$71,063<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cloud Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS)<\/td>\n<td>$2,525<\/td>\n<td>$3,122<\/td>\n<td>$3,535<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cloud Management and Security Services<\/td>\n<td>$34,487<\/td>\n<td>$42,401<\/td>\n<td>$51,871<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cloud System Infrastructure Services (IaaS)<\/td>\n<td>$114,786<\/td>\n<td>$150,310<\/td>\n<td>$195,446<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total Market<\/td>\n<td>$490,977<\/td>\n<td>$597,325<\/td>\n<td>$724,566<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b><\/div><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>By 2026, approximately 75% of organizations will embrace a digital transformation approach built on the cloud as the primary foundational platform.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer experience, digital and business outcomes, and the shift towards a virtual-first world are the key drivers expected to fuel the upcoming growth phase in IaaS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The projected growth in SaaS spending is anticipated to reach <\/b><b>17.9%,<\/b><b> totaling $197 billion in 2023.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although cloud infrastructure and platform services are the primary contributors to the highest spending growth, SaaS remains the largest segment in the cloud market regarding end-user spending.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"stats_on_cloud_computing_data_centers\">Stats on Cloud Computing Data Centers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>According to a Data Attack Surface Report, it is estimated that the world will store <\/b><b>200 zettabytes<\/b><b> of data by the year 2025.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data is stored across various infrastructures<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private and public IT systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utility infrastructures\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloud data centers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal computing devices (PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and IoT devices)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>By 2025, an estimated 100 zettabytes of data will be stored collectively across public clouds operated by:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media companies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vendors\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government-owned clouds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private clouds owned by corporations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloud storage providers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This would account for about 50% of the world&#8217;s data, a significant increase from the approximately 25% stored in the cloud in 2015.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In 2020, data access and storage on digital devices and the cloud were utilized by 5 billion individuals.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, it is projected that by the end of 2029, around 90% of the global population aged six years and older, roughly 7.5 billion people, will be actively generating data online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>As of January 2021, there were nearly <\/b><b>8,000 data centers<\/b><b> worldwide, across 110 countries. Here is a breakdown of the data center concentrations globally:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US &#8211; 33%\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UK &#8211; 5.7%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Germany &#8211; 5.5%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0China &#8211; 5.2%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada &#8211; 3.3%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Netherlands &#8211; 3.4%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notably, 77% of these data centers were in OECD member states, while approximately 64% were in NATO countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Models of Cloud Computing Statistics<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Cloud computing encompasses <\/b><b>three models<\/b><b> that cater to different needs and requirements.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"su-table su-table-responsive su-table-alternate\"><\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"letter-spacing: -0.015em\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Model<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Description<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Benefits\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Public<\/td>\n<td>Refers to services provided by cloud service providers (CSPs) that are available to the general public over the Internet.<\/td>\n<td>Cost-effective, scalable, and offer a wide range of services.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Private<\/td>\n<td>Involves dedicated infrastructure and resources that a single organization solely uses.<\/td>\n<td>Provides greater control, security, and customization options<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hybrid<\/td>\n<td>A combination of both public and private cloud environments.<\/td>\n<td>Enables seamless data and workload portability between different cloud environments.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In 2023, the projected revenue for the public cloud market was expected to reach approximately <\/b><b>$525.60 billion<\/b><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of public cloud providers include AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"cloud_computing_security_data\">Cloud Computing Security Data<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloud computing security statistics provide valuable insights into the current data protection landscape and potential risks. As cloud adoption continues to grow, it is crucial for businesses to prioritize strong security measures to safeguard their sensitive data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>According to <\/b><b>IBM\u2019s<\/b><b> Cost of a Data Breach report, 45% of breaches happened in the cloud.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Cloud misconfiguration is the third most expensive initial attack vector in data breaches, accounting for 15% of security breaches, totaling $4.14 million in costs.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, it takes 244 days to identify and contain a cloud misconfiguration breach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Organizations that underwent extensive cloud migration incurred an average cost of $ 5.63 million.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This amount surpassed the average data breach cost by $1.28 million, representing a significant difference of 25.7%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>A difference of $ 2.27 million, equivalent to 50.5%, was observed between organizations with high and low levels of cloud migration.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84807 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cloud-Migration-Organization-Cost.png\" alt=\"Cloud-Migration-Organization-Cost\" width=\"648\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cloud-Migration-Organization-Cost.png 648w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cloud-Migration-Organization-Cost-300x267.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Cost of a Breach by Cloud Security Level\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IBM\u2019s research findings highlighted the importance of organizations establishing a mature cloud security posture, irrespective of the chosen cloud model.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For instance, a notable 43% of organizations were either in the early stages or had not yet initiated implementing practices to secure their cloud environments.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">34% were at midstage.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23% were at the mature stage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26% were in early-stage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17% had no cloud security.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Furthermore, mature organizations experienced breach costs that were, on average, $0.66 million lower compared to organizations in the early stages of securing their cloud environments.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-responsive su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cloud Security Stage<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Average Breach Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No cloud security<\/td>\n<td>$4.59 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Early-stage security<\/td>\n<td>$4.53 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Midstage security<\/td>\n<td>$4.39 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mature-stage security<\/td>\n<td>$3.87 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Concerning cloud security identification, mature organizations took an average of 176 days to identify and 61 days to contain a breach, totaling 237 days.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This lifecycle was 40 days shorter than the global average of 277 days and 64 days shorter than early-stage organizations, representing a significant difference of 23.8%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84809 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Days-for-Cloud-Security-Identification.png\" alt=\"Days-for-Cloud Computing Security-Identification\" width=\"668\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Days-for-Cloud-Security-Identification.png 668w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Days-for-Cloud-Security-Identification-295x300.png 295w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Cost of a Breach by Cloud Model\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Breaches occurring in a hybrid cloud environment incurred an average cost of <\/b><b>$3.80 million<\/b><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, breaches in private clouds totaled $4.24 million, and breaches in public clouds amounted to $ 5.02 million.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>This resulted in a cost difference of 27.6% between hybrid cloud breaches and breaches in public clouds.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, organizations employing a hybrid cloud model experienced shorter breach lifecycles than those relying solely on public or private cloud models.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>With an average duration of 262 days, the breach identification and containment lifecycle in hybrid cloud environments was 8 days shorter than in private cloud environments.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84810 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cloud-Computing-Cost-by-Model-1024x716.png\" alt=\"Cloud-Computing-Cost-by-Model.\" width=\"580\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cloud-Computing-Cost-by-Model-1024x716.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cloud-Computing-Cost-by-Model-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cloud-Computing-Cost-by-Model-768x537.png 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cloud-Computing-Cost-by-Model.png 1036w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, organizations relying on a public cloud model took an average of 310 days to identify and contain breaches, representing a 48-day difference compared to hybrid cloud, or a 16.8% disparity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Cloud computing has undoubtedly revolutionized the way businesses operate in the digital age. Its ability to provide scalable, flexible, and cost-effective solutions has empowered organizations to streamline their operations, enhance collaboration, and accelerate innovation.<\/p>\n<p>With its immense potential, cloud computing remains a cornerstone of modern business strategies, enabling companies to stay competitive, adapt to changing market demands, and unlock new possibilities in the digital realm. Embracing the cloud is not just a trend but a necessity for organizations seeking sustainable growth and success in the dynamic landscape of the 21st century.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"man_faq_sec\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><\/time><section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is cloud computing used for?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Cloud computing is used for data storage, application hosting, virtualization, collaboration, and on-demand access to computing resources.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What are the three types of cloud computing? <\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">The three main types of cloud computing are public, private, and hybrid.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<div>\n<div class=\"dnXCYb\" role=\"button\" data-hveid=\"CBoQAQ\">\n<div class=\"aj35ze\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"L3Ezfd\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjjufWThIqAAxUoFFkFHfmHAe4Quk56BAgaEAI\"><span style=\"font-size: 48px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: -0.0415625em; font-family: 'Inter var', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Sources<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/market.us\/report\/cloud-computing-market\/request-sample\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Market.US<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mordorintelligence.com\/industry-reports\/north-america-market-for-professional-cloud-services-industry\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mordor Intelligence<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expertmarketresearch.com\/reports\/europe-cloud-computing-market\" target=\"_blank\">Expert Market Research<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.pluralsight.com\/resource\/offers\/2022\/state-of-cloud?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=paid-search&amp;utm_campaign=upskilling-and-reskilling&amp;utm_term=b2b-na-whitepaper-state-of-cloud&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw2K6lBhBXEiwA5RjtCTPEFTTrqc3QUJ_NuF53Mq8B7zeFICAfXqjxHGKy5J_xE9e15bzmYxoCNe4QAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plural Sight State of Cloud Report<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/services.google.com\/fh\/files\/misc\/infographic_building_business_resilience_google_cloud_2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Cloud Report<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2023-04-19-gartner-forecasts-worldwide-public-cloud-end-user-spending-to-reach-nearly-600-billion-in-2023\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gartner 2023 Forecast<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/market.us\/report\/cloud-computing-market\/request-sample\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Market.US<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortunebusinessinsights.com\/cloud-computing-market-102697\" target=\"_blank\">Fortune Business Insights<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/industry-analysis\/cloud-gaming-market?utm_source=prnewswire&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=ict_17-august-20&amp;utm_term=cloud-gaming-market&amp;utm_content=rd\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grand View Research<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newzoo.com\/products\/reports\/global-cloud-gaming-report\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Zoo Global Cloud Gaming Report<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cloud-gaming-services\/\" target=\"_blank\">The New York Times<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/market.us\/report\/cloud-computing-market\/request-sample\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Market.US<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/505243\/worldwide-software-as-a-service-revenue\/\" target=\"_blank\">Statista<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/finance\/quote\/ADBE:NASDAQ?sa=X&amp;sqi=2&amp;ved=2ahUKEwijtOGxj4iAAxXKNlkFHQM3CTkQ3ecFegQIFxAi\" target=\"_blank\">Google Finance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/finance\/quote\/CRM:NYSE?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwitgOTxj4iAAxWuElkFHfFaC6MQ3ecFegQIMxAi\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Finance<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/finance\/quote\/INTU:NASDAQ?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjpiPz2kIiAAxUYkIkEHSMVAOEQ3ecFegQIHhAi\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Finance<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/outlook\/tmo\/public-cloud\/platform-as-a-service\/worldwide\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statista<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/industry-analysis\/paas-market-report\" target=\"_blank\">Grand View Research<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/chart\/18819\/worldwide-market-share-of-leading-cloud-infrastructure-service-providers\/\" target=\"_blank\">Statista<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1114926\/enterprise-spending-cloud-and-data-centers\/\" target=\"_blank\">Statista<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1062879\/worldwide-cloud-storage-of-corporate-data\/\" target=\"_blank\">Statista<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2023-04-19-gartner-forecasts-worldwide-public-cloud-end-user-spending-to-reach-nearly-600-billion-in-2023\" target=\"_blank\">Gartner Forecast<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cybersecurityventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ArcserveDataReport2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arcserve<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usitc.gov\/publications\/332\/executive_briefings\/ebot_data_centers_around_the_world.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States International Trade Commission<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-ca\/resources\/cloud-computing-dictionary\/what-are-private-public-hybrid-clouds\/#overview\" target=\"_blank\">Microsoft Azure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/outlook\/tmo\/public-cloud\/worldwide\" target=\"_blank\">Statista<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/downloads\/cas\/3R8N1DZJ\" target=\"_blank\">IBM<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today&#8217;s fast-paced digital era, the significance of cloud computing for businesses cannot be overstated. As organizations continue to embrace the transformative potential of technology, the cloud has emerged as an invaluable ally, revolutionizing how businesses operate, store data, and scale their operations. 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