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Keep your cloud migration costs from going off the rails – IT World Canada
By David Wright
While enterprises globally are embracing the many benefits of the cloud, managing the cost of cloud computing is an ongoing challenge. In fact, Gartner predicts that through 2024, 60 per cent of infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders will encounter public cloud cost overruns that negatively impact their on-premises budgets.
Different types of cloud migrations require different activities, making it difficult for I&O leaders to identify the costs that apply to their situation. Furthermore, the scope and timing of many migration costs become clear only after the selection of specific migration approaches, so I&O leaders often struggle to build reliable estimates before the analysis phase of their project is complete. Finally, common cloud migration activities lack publicly available reference costs, and consulting prices vary widely, creating a challenge for I&O leaders looking to benchmark their estimates and negotiate cost-effective contracts.
With IT budgets already stretched thin in the wake of COVID-19, it is important that I&O leaders embarking on cloud migration projects take care to stay within their pre-determined project budgets. Here are six common mistakes that I&O leaders should be wary of that can cause cloud migration costs to go off the rails, and the steps they can take to budget appropriately for cloud migrations:
The choice of a migration partner is a critical component of a cloud migrationstrategy. Yet, many I&O leaders select a migration partner based on familiarity or low pricing, rather than experience. Others try to save on partnership costs by giving the migration project to an internal team, even if they are not ready for it. Both choices often lead to mistakes and rework, increasing costs in the long run.
Under pressure to move quickly, I&O leaders often prioritize the lift and shift approach of moving workloads into the cloud without modifying them. For many on-premises applications, however, the best move for the business may be no move at all.
The best move may be to rewrite and re-release an application in a cloud-native way, or even to replace it entirely with a SaaS-based alternative. Defaulting too quickly to a re-hosting approach and deferring the cost to modernize or replace critical applications can result in higher cloud operating costs after migration.
The most critical early phase in a cloud migration project is application assessment, as it helps to determine which cloud migration approach should be used for each application. Failing to fully assess the workloads to be migrated is a common mistake, resulting in incomplete specification of migration requirements and downstream scope creep.
Failing to properly architect and implement the underlying cloud landing zone environments into which workloads are migrated can increase the costs of security and compliance. The landing zone setup should include designing account structures, federation to identity directories, virtual private cloud (VPC) networking, role-based access control (RBAC) roles and rule sets, and infrastructure for monitoring, security and configuration management. Ensure that the setup of these environments is considered well in advance of the migration and included in the scope of work.
Often the result of an incomplete application assessment, is the discovery of dependency bottlenecks. Failing to discover and account for the interdependencies between on-premises systems being moved can lead to incorrect grouping and ordering of application migrations, network performance issues and cascading delays. This can cause migrations to take more time than initially allotted, increasing costs. I&O leaders must map dependencies as part of the application assessment process to ensure appropriate migration timelines.
When budgeting for a cloud migration, I&O leaders often fail to consider indirect project costs, such as those associated with transforming their organization to operate effectively in the public cloud or the residual (sunk) costs ofvacated data center capacity. These costs are frequently unavoidable, but are important to consider as a part of the holistic cloud migration budget.
Transformation costs to watch for include the cost to re-skill existing teams, the cost to raise salaries to match market levels for cloud roles, changes to organizational structure and operating procedures, and the cost to adopt agile DevOps practices across the IT organization. Common residual costs from a cloud migration include losses in productivity due to vacated facilities and hardware, unused software licenses or unproductive staff. It can also involve the cost to run duplicate versions of the same system during a migration cutover period.
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David Wright is a Senior Research Director at Gartner, Inc. where he focuses on public, private and hybrid cloud infrastructure. His coverage includes infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), on-premises software-defined data centers and edge computing. Gartner analysts will provide additional analysis on cloud strategies and infrastructure and operations trends at the Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conferences taking place December 6-8 in Las Vegas.
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While Cloud Computing Is Secure for the Moment, SecPro Skills Are Hard To Find – CMSWire
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As the number of attacks on enterprise systems continues to rise, you might think that recruitment of cybersecurity professionals was also rising. In normal circumstances that would indeed be the case, but recent research published in the fifth annual global study of cybersecurity professionals by the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) and industry analyst firm Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) indicates there is a major crisis in the cybersecurity industry.
While the solution to these kinds of crisis is to train more people across the enterprise, the reality is that many organizations are finding it impossible to fill these posts. In fact, according to the research, the cybersecurity skills crisis continues on a downward, multi-year trend of bad to worse and has impacted more than half (57%) of organizations.
The Life and Times of Cybersecurity Professionals 2021 report surveyed 489 cybersecurity professionals and reveals that the crisis is taking on a number of different nuances that organizations are finding difficult to manage. Among the more striking findings are:
Furthermore 95% of respondents state the cybersecurity skills shortage and its associated impacts have not improved over the past few years and 44% say it has only gotten worse.
Notably, the three most-often cited areas of significant security skills shortages include cloud computing security, security analysis and investigations, and application security. For many organizations with their dependency on cloud computing, the news is worrying. It also raises the question as to how secure their cloud deployments are and even whether they can trust the cloud at all.
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This is particularly true with the explosion in remote working. More remote working means greater usage of cloud applications, which has led to increased demand for cybersecurity professionals with skills in cloud computing security, according to Pieter VanIperen of New York City-based PWV Consultants, told us. A significant number of organizations are struggling to find the people to fill these gaps.
There has been a known shortage of software developers in the technology industry for some time, security is no exception. He said that there are currently about five jobs for every one developer (roughly), so the inability of companies to find cloud computing security pros isnt all about knowledge. Much of the problem is around a simple lack of people rather than what people know. Even so, cloud computing is still more secure than traditional methods.
Cloud service providers, he adds, ensure that storage systems are backed up thoroughly so that nothing gets lost, even in the event of a breach. They also have dedicated specialists who can walk businesses through how to use the cybersecurity services they offer. So, yes, cloud computing is still safe. Businesses should make sure they understand the security risks they assume versus what falls under the umbrella of the cloud provider so that proper adjustments can be made, but every business should be utilizing the cloud, he said. Technology is eating the world, digital transformation trends force businesses into the cloud to stay competitive, and while it can be difficult to find developers to keep in-house, there are always experts who can be called upon for assistance.
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However, the shortage of technicians is not a problem that is going to be solved overnight, Daniel Cohen, VP of Cloud Services at Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Radware, added. He says that avoiding cloud technologies is not the solution. Today's enterprises require 24x7, always-on digital access to either connect to their workforce or end-customers.
To help bridge the gap, organizations need to ensure that there is not only more advanced education and upskilling for our security teams, but also more security awareness training for all employees. Security is everyone's responsibility in our anytime anywhere workplace.
Cybersecurity firms also have a major role to play in managing the shortage. By delivering solutions that leverage advanced technologies, such as machine learning and automation for increased productivity, they can help keep organizations protected even with a dwindling cybersecurity team, he added.
So, what exactly is needed to keep your cloud deployments safe? The skill sets for cloud security professionals are different from those of other cybersecurity skills in two areas, Terumi Laskowsky, a cybersecurity instructor at Denver-based DevelopIntelligence, said.
First, the shared responsibility model for security points to how two parties share the security responsibility for the cloud-based systems: The Cloud Service Provider (CSP) and the Cloud Service Consumer (i.e., the cloud customer).
Think of the CSP as an outsourcer. The CSPs offer their physical infrastructure (i.e., datacenter, servers, network, storage, etc.) and other services to the consumer. The consumer uses them to migrate their existing systems, create new ones and upload their data. Each party (CSP and CSC) is responsible for security for their respective areas of responsibility. But the CSC has ultimate responsibility for ensuring safety of organizational data and systems.
A CSC cloud security professional must be able to vet the security of CSPs, while also managing risk and designing, implementing and managing organizational security controls.
When a company moves into the cloud, the first thing that goes away is the physical servers, networks and storage. Of course, the physical equipment still exists, but they are owned and managed by the CSPs. For the CSC cloud security professionals, almost all the things they manage will be virtual virtual servers, software-defined networks, virtual storage systems, containers, managed services, serverless offerings and the list goes on.
The physical is abstracted away from the CSC. For example, virtual machines (VMs) abstract the physical infrastructure, containers abstract the operating system and serverless services abstract the runtime engines. The skill sets required to work with the abstracted services are quite different from working with the physical. They may act and look the same, but they are different and often more complex under the hood. In general, as complexity increases, the likelihood of vulnerabilities also increases.
Vulnerabilities arise from assuming that the CSPs are responsible for certain security aspects when they are not. The CSPs will not stop you from creating vulnerable systems. They can only offer advice.
This also is related to consumers exposing sensitive data in the cloud, such as PII (Personally Identifiable Information) and other secrets. CSPs are not going to stop you from doing that because the data is the responsibility of the cloud consumer. Working with virtual environments requires investment in learning the technology and understanding the differences compared to the physical. Since separating networks provide a level of isolation (i.e., security), and routers provide security controls when connecting them, the security professional must learn how to implement security using a different technology.
If an organization does not have enough trained cloud security professionals, all the issues mentioned above go without being addressed properly, she said. Among the issues mentioned above, the lack of visibility related to the shared responsibility model for security can cause issues for the security professionals.
There are two other issues that need to be considered too. Scott Caschette is chief information officer of Tampa, Fla.-based Schellman & Company, notably cloud infrastructure security and the other cloud data security.
As the remote workforce has become larger, more diverse and decentralized so has your corporate data. Long gone are the days of IT providing applications and data to a sedentary group of people within the confines of a physical building and 8-5 schedules. With the explosion of cloud computing, SaaS platforms, mobile devices and portability, your data is everywhere. Like it or not, your users demand it. Therefore, referring to our earlier hemispheres, data security has become less secure by the nature of organic growth.
Security positions in the enterprise can help drive tools, visibility and risk management but once it leaves your border no amount of security skills is going to help, he said. Like water, data wants to be free and will find the path of least resistance and for many, has. Administrators, security engineers and application developers struggle to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to keeping corporate data safe. Training, hygiene, DLP, disk encryption, MFA and anti-malware are a good start but should be considered table-stakes at this point.
On the other hand, he added, "When we talk about infrastructure, corporate data centers and proprietary networks I think we would be foolish to think that a small team of daytime FTEs can compete with the budgets, skills and quantity of large cloud platforms and SaaS companies. Further with efficiencies of scale these platforms have tools that can automate much of the inherent risk right out of the tenant.
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The State of Cybersecurity and the Cloud Today – Californianewstimes.com
When cloud computing was first introduced, numerous questions were asked about the ability of cloud service providers to keep infrastructures and data secure. As more businesses and organizations began migrating to the cloud, it became evident that major cloud service providers were better equipped and more capable than many businesses and organizations when it comes to securing data and networks.
However, years later, questions still remain, and customers of cloud services are still on the hunt to find more improved ways to secure their data. Today, cloud security is becoming less of a disconnected practice and more of an essential element of security and data protection strategies. The cloud is everywhere, and this means that securing cloud applications and data should be among the top priorities of a business or organization.
On the face of it, cloud computing and cybersecurity might seem like extreme opposites. Cloud computing requires businesses and organizations to store their data off-site and cybersecurity requires building virtual walls around an organization, protecting data at all costs. Cloud computing means outsourcing and putting your data in the hands of a third party to keep data and transactions safe. Cybersecurity means keeping everything close, putting faith in employees, and trusting that on-site strategies, procedures, and protocols can get the job done.
As more businesses and organizations move their computing and data to the cloud, we see a mutual relationship between the two practices. As a result, we have been introduced to cloud security, the practice of ensuring cybersecurity when depending on cloud computing. Businesses and organizations are accelerating their use of the cloud, but more organizations should slow down and make sure security is implemented in the very beginning.
Cloud security is turning into the new cybersecurity, but it was not easy to reach this point. There was some distrust that made it a challenge for some IT managers to allow data to be stored and protected on off-site servers. Businesses and organizations that migrate to the cloud and benefit from the cost savings will likely find a great amount of success. This makes cloud computing an essential business strategy and this also makes cloud security necessary. Unfortunately, some businesses and organizations do not have effective cloud security structures. When asked for an opinion on the state of cloud security today, Jorge Rojas said the following: We find that for most clients, cloud security is poor.
Cloud security is at the forefront of all IT leaders today. The new workforce that includes in-office, fully remote, and hybrid has caused many new challenges. The attack vector has grown significantly because of this new working ecosystem. This challenge can be addressed but requires organizations to have a full grasp of their IT systems. Every system or application needs to be managed by single sign-on and two-factor authentication. SASE solutions should be implemented as well. At the end of the day, with cloud solutions, it comes down to managing the endpoint. All corporate devices should be managed with a central identity that can ensure patching and compliance, said Holden Watne of Generation IX, a Los Angeles IT Services company.
The cloud has rapidly become one of the most popular technologies for organizations and individuals thanks to its availability on multiple platforms, ease of use, data storage, and on-demand computing capacity. The prevalence of the cloud is incredible, with more users and organizations making use of it each day. This is also the reason for concerns regarding data privacy and the security of cloud computing services, said Anthony Buonaspina, BSEE, BSCS, CPACC, CEO and Founder of LI Tech Advisors.
Cloud computing can offer an effective security solution. Small to medium-sized businesses are especially vulnerable to cyber threats and cyberattacks such as ransomware because they do not always have the tools and resources that are needed to improve their cybersecurity. Moving to the cloud can improve security because cloud vendors have some of the most effective and strong security in the IT space. The state of cybersecurity will go as small business owners go. Meaning, the more technology innovates and can bring the best solutions down to the small user, the better our economy will be insulated from hackers, said Mike Selah of Advantage Industries.
Cloud vendors understand the part they have to play in cybersecurity, but in the end, if a business or organizations data is compromised, it is the organization that will have to respond to complaints and/or pay fines and penalties. Also, if an organization falls victim to a ransomware attack, the cybercriminals will go after the organization for the ransom. Even when you are using cloud computing, you cannot let your guard down at any point. There are still numerous challenges that organizations face when it comes to cloud security.
The biggest challenge is a lack of evolution. Too many companies will do one thing to improve their cyber security and then remain status quo for years at a time. The tools we implement for our customers today are vastly different than they were just six months ago. This needs to be a budget item. There isnt a single company that would not factor paying for internet access into their monthly budget, yet many companies do exactly that when it comes to cyber. Over 80% of companies with 200 employees or less have never conducted an independent third-party cyber security audit. They dont even know what they dont know. We had a customer return to us last week (the left because we were too expensive) because one partner had their email hacked and the hacker sent out thousands of spoof emails to their database. The less expensive vendor could not regain control of the email for them and the customer feels they must now shut down an email account they have used for over a decade, just to block out the hacker, said Mike Selah of Advantage Industries.
The most common challenges organizations face are data breaches that result in loss or exposure of client personal and private information. These types of breaches can put an organization at great risk and face huge expenditures in remediation as well as a ruined reputation. One of the major challenges are security breaches due to employee negligence due to lack of cybersecurity training said Anthony Buonaspina, BSEE, BSCS, CPACC
CEO and Founder of LI Tech Advisors.
Most times are to have clients that the cloud is not cheaper than on-site and there is management involved in them, ie Microsoft provides the platform, but there is no backup, and you need to manage it. For additional security, there are substantial licenses/ setup and monitoring costs, said Jorge Rojas of Tektonic Inc, a Toronto, Canada IT services company.
The most common challenges organizations face are data breaches that result in loss or exposure of clients personal and private information. These types of breaches can put an organization at great risk and face huge expenditures in remediation as well as a ruined reputation. One of the major challenges is security breaches due to employee negligence due to a lack of cybersecurity training, said Anthony Buonaspina, BSEE, BSCS, CPACC, CEO and Founder of LI Tech Advisors.
The biggest challenges that businesses face is the cost of security versus the protection they receive. Basically, what is the best bank for the buck and what security measures should be invested in over others, added Buonaspina.
From my perspective, the biggest issue with cloud security today is that it is extremely easy to add cloud accounts and share information. Trying to control how many different cloud applications are being used by the enterprise and keeping all of them at the same security level has become almost impossible. My advice to any enterprise today is to limit the number of cloud applications that are being used since most of them do not have the security integration that is required in order to keep your data safe, said Ilan Sredni of Palindrome Consulting, Inc.
There were a number of data breaches in 2020 that were of enormous concern for businesses and organizations. In 2021, there has been a dramatic rise in attacks, typically driven by cybercriminals looking to take advantage of poor or lack of security measures. Aside from the familiarity of data breaches that have affected small and large organizations across the globe, there are many lessons that can be learned about how any business or organization could be the next victim.
When organizations moved from on-prem to cloud, everyone definitely took a step back on the security front. But as the adoption is rapidly growing, so is the security and organizations maturity around it. In 2020, there were so many incidents that came to light revolving around cyber security, like CapitalOne, Marriott, Solarwinds etc, said Ashu Singhal of Orion Networks. A few aspects to keep in mind: 1. No infrastructure is big or small when it comes to cybersecurity 2. Do not just focus on perimeter security (ie firewalls are not enough) but also think about various domains of security (end points, application, network etc). This is especially important in the cloud as not everything is behind a perimeter anymore 3. Do not just bank on preventive measures, but also have a plan of action if it does happen, so its not as disruptive
According to Gartners cloud security assessment, by the year 2025, 99% of failures in cloud security will be a result of security issues on the customer side, not the cloud provider side. Some of the most catastrophic security breaches in 2020 were the result of deficient cloud security. This trend will continue as long as the organizations do not improve their defenses, said Buonaspina.
Everyone is vulnerable. A good start is to implement MFA whenever possible, in addition with complex passwords, solid patch management of both OS and applications, said Rojas.
When asked to share a few pieces of advice for organizations in 2021 and moving forward, Rojas shared the following:
Buonaspina shared the following:
It is here to stay, with the explosion to work from home due to the pandemic. This trend is here to stay. Bad actors are aware of this and they are cashing in, said Rojas.
The future of cloud security will be equivalent to building bigger walls and deeper motes. The cloud of the future is going to need to be stronger and more resilient than anything before and fortified with defenses that will be able to keep up with threats in real-time. These types of protections are going to have to be more automated, more discriminating, and sophisticated, incorporating AI and technologies that will allow for high levels of security while maintaining a good user experience that doesnt encumber their access to the information they require, said Buonaspina.
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WisdomTree – WisdomTree Cloud Computing Fund (WCLD) falls 0.39% in Light Trading on August 19 – Equities.com
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WileyNXT collaborates with IIT Roorkee to launch its first-ever Cloud Computing & DevOps program – APN News
Published on August 17, 2021
~ First batch of the program will commence from 12th September 2021
New Delhi : Wileys innovative bridge learning solution WileyNXT, in collaboration with one of the leading technical institutions based in India, the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, is set to launch its Post-Graduate Certification in Cloud Computing and DevOps. The program is designed to equip learners with a repertoire of skills required to build a career in any of the numerous fields associated with Cloud Computing, one of the most sought-after digital skills of the 21st century. Aligned with a vision of building an Atmanirbhar talent and workforce of the future, Wileys WileyNXT has already been offering Post Graduate Certification in AI for BFSI & AI for Digital Business & E-Commerce in liaison with IIT-Roorkee. Cloud Computing & DevOps program is a new addition to the existing list of programs.
Cloud Computing has emerged as one of the most competitive skills, especially in the evolving field of Information Technology. With the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, more and more businesses and organisations are migrating to virtual operations for secure, cost-effective, reliable and scalable technology services and are investing heavily into cloud infrastructure. According to an industry report, Indias cloud infrastructure market is expected to grow to INR 1,169.23 bn by 2025. With the increasing proliferation of cloud services, there has been witnessed an augmented demand for Cloud & DevOps professionals.
A report by India Today states the median package of a Cloud Architect goes up to INR 13,40,000. According to renowned employment website Indeed, the demand for Cloud Computing jobs has grown by 42%. A future in Cloud not only has a significant pay scale but also multiple opportunities comprising of Software Engineer, Cloud Developer, Network Architect, and many more.
Mr. Vikas Gupta, Managing Director, Wiley India said, Owing to the advantage of its demographic dividend, India has a great potential in fulfilling the demand for the skilled IT talent. This requires extensive training and skilling of the existing talent and workforce. Today, aspirants with niche digital skills are most sought-after in the booming IT industry. With our new program focused on Cloud Computing & DevOps, we strive to open doors to the new avenues of growth and opportunities for the skilled talent in our country.
Prof. Sateesh Kumar Peddoju, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee said, A profession in Cloud has a bright future ahead. Cloud Computing & DevOps has witnessed a steady increase in its demand across workplaces and industries. It will continue to grow more and more in the coming years. To cater to this demand, it is extremely critical to train aspiring candidates and learners so that they are ready to conquer the workplaces of the future. We are extremely happy to launch this new program in our collaboration with WileyNXT.
Prof. Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi, Director, IIT Roorkee said, We are happy to collaborate with WileyNXT in making cloud computing available to a wider audience. For the course participants, this will open a door to an entirely new world.
The seven-month long Post Graduate Certification program by WileyNXT and IIT-Roorkee on Cloud Computing and DevOps will provide a full-fledged training on relevant cloud skills.
Designed by top faculty of IIT Roorkee, along with the Wiley Innovation Advisory Council and leading business leaders in emerging technologies, the first batch of the program is set to commence on 12th September 2021. Early-stage professionals having at least two years of experience, with knowledge of computer systems, programming and debugging, and proficiency in a minimum of one language, are eligible for this program. On successful completion of the course, a joint certificate by two premiere brands, Wiley and IIT-Roorkee, will be provided. For any further information on the Cloud Computing & DevOps program.
Cloud and security certifications for Google, Windows, AWS and more lead to highest-paying IT positions – ZDNet
IT training company Global Knowledge has released a ranking of the 15 top-paying certifications in 2021 based on the responses of 3,700 US-based respondents, finding that some Google, AWS and Microsoft certifications often led to six-figure salaries.
Number one on the list was the Google Certified Professional Data Engineer, which the survey found can bring in $171,749. Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect was next on the list with a salary of $169,029 followed closely by Associate AWS Certified Solutions Architects, who bring in $159,033.
CRISC, CISSP, CISM, PMP, CISA, MCSE, CompTIA Security+, CCA-V and other certifications all made their way onto the list, with salaries ranging from $151,000 to $110,000. Certifications for Azure, Cisco, Nutanix and VMware were also featured on the list.
The company surveyed US IT workers from November to February this year and only included certifications that got at least 68 responses.
The researchers behind the study noted that many of the top-paying certifications relate to cloud computing and cybersecurity. ITIL Foundation is the most widely held certification, the survey found.
More than 65% of IT leaders said the annual economic value of having an employee with the additional skills and contributions made by being certified over a non-certified employee is over $10,000 while another 22% said the annual value is $25,000 and above.
"Technology is only as powerful as the capabilities of the people trained to use it," said Michael Yoo, general manager of technology & developer skills at Skillsoft, which owns Global Knowledge. "With this in mind, certifications are an excellent way of infusing vital skills into an organization, while boosting employee productivity and investing in ongoing professional development."
More than 75% of IT leaders said they struggle to find employees who match the skills they're looking for, particularly now that hacks and technology-related outages have become more commonplace and damaging, Yoo explained.
Yoo added the certifications on the list are all accredited by industry-leaders, including AWS, Cisco, Google Cloud, ISACA and Microsoft.
Yoo told ZDNet that project management and virtualization are perennial entries in this list, which he said is not surprising given how mission critical those skills are.
"With Virtualization, it is the technical backbone of any modern technical infrastructure that hopes to run efficiently at scale, and it's essential whether you are working on-premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid of both," Yoo said.
"The no. 1 reason mentioned by IT professionals who changed jobs and why organizations who support continuous learning/upskilling will have an easier time attracting and retaining talent while deriving more value from its employees. If IT professionals don't see a future with your company, they'll leave."
This was backed up by the findings of the survey, where 52% of respondents had two to four positions they were unable to fill in the last 12 months.
Yoo noted that the pandemic has accelerated cloud adoption and made it clear that enhanced digital security measures have become fundamental to business operations.
"Cybersecurity risks paired with the high rate of skills gaps and growing talent wars, you can understand why organizations are willing to pay higher salaries to skilled IT professionals who can protect them," Yoo said.
"In regards to cloud computing, worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 23.1% in 2021 to total $332.3 billion, up from $270 billion in 2020, according to Gartner, Inc.. The crisis was a catalyst for establishing the value and flexibility of cloud computing. However, with cloud adoption, IT now faces a the challenge of finding skilled talent."
IT departments, Yoo explained, are now investing more in hiring externally or upskilling employees with the necessary certifications.
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Global Data Center Accelerator Market Forecast to 2026: Artificial Intelligence to Drive the Growth of Cloud Data Center Market -…
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Data Center Accelerator Market by Processor Type (CPU, GPU, FPGA, ASIC), Type (HPC Accelerator, Cloud Accelerator), Application (Deep Learning Training, Public Cloud Interface, Enterprise Interface), and Geography - Global Forecast to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The data center accelerator market was valued at USD 13.7 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to reach USD 65.3 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 36.7% between 2021 to 2026. The growing demand for data center accelerator in applications such as deep learning is driving the growth of data center accelerator market.
Deep learning services being made available over the cloud are reducing the initial costs associated with executing business operations and curtailing server maintenance tasks. A growing number of tech giants and startups have begun offering machine learning as a cloud service due to the burgeoning demand for AI-based computation. Most companies and startups do not develop their own specialized hardware or software to apply deep learning to their specific business needs. Cloud-based solutions are ideal for small and midsized businesses that find on-premises solutions costlier. Thus, the increasing adoption of cloud-based technology is necessitating the need for deep learning.
Cloud data center is dominating the data center accelerator market owing to rise in demand for AI based solution. The growth of AI is leading to changes in cloud server configuration. The cloud computing market has witnessed significant growth owing to the surge in the volume of data being transferred to the cloud from consumers. The surge in AI-centric data has led to the growth of co-processors (accelerators) embedded in the servers. The accelerators optimize data processing at the servers by reducing the latency.
According to Intel, currently, ~7% of the servers are used in deep learning activities. There are ~12 million server units around the globe as of 2021. In the AI-capable servers for deep learning training, the typical CPU to GPU attach rate is 1-4 GPUs; in some cases, it is around 1-8 GPUs. Deep learning is expected to account for the majority of cloud workload during the forecast period, which, in turn, is likely to propel the demand for accelerators for cloud servers. More than one-third of servers to be shipped in 2026 are likely to run either deep learning training algorithms or deep learning inference algorithms. Accelerators are likely to be deployed in the cloud servers for both public and enterprise cloud inference applications. However, training applications are expected to account for the majority of the server applications by the end of 2026.
The data center accelerator market in APAC is anticipated to register the highest CAGR of 42.7% between 2021 and 2026. The organizations in APAC have more preference for deploying a hybrid cloud. The organizations are adopting a mix of on-premises, third-party, co-location, private cloud, hosted cloud, and public cloud - depending on the nature of workloads, legacy decisions made by the team, budgets, and technology maturity within the organization.
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4.1 Attractive Opportunities in the Data Center Accelerator Market
4.2 Data Center Accelerator Market, by Type
4.3 Market for Cloud Data Center Accelerator, by Country
4.4 APAC: Data Center Accelerator Market, by Application & Country
4.5 Data Center Accelerator Market, by Processor Type
5 Market Overview
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Growth of Cloud-Based Services
5.2.1.2 Focus on Parallel Computing in Ai Data Centers
5.2.1.3 Deep Learning Usage in Big Data Analytics
5.2.2 Restraints
5.2.2.1 Premium Pricing of Accelerators
5.2.2.2 Limited Ai Hardware Experts
5.2.3 Opportunities
5.2.3.1 Demand in the Market for FPGA-Based Accelerators
5.2.3.2 Rising Need for Co-Processors due to the Slowdown of Moore's Law
5.2.4 Challenges
5.2.4.1 Unreliability of Ai Algorithms
5.2.4.2 Complex Ai Mechanisms
5.3 Impact of COVID-19
5.4 Ecosystem
5.5 Technology Analysis
5.6 Case Studies
5.7 Value Chain Analysis
5.8 Standards and Guidelines for the Data Center Market
5.9 Regulations
5.10 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
5.11 Pricing Analysis
5.12 Patent Analysis
5.13 Yc-Ycc Shift - Data Center Accelerator
5.14 Trade Analysis
6 Data Center Accelerator Market, by Processor Type
7 Data Center Accelerator Market, by Type
8 Data Center Accelerator Market, by Application
9 Geographic Analysis
10 Competitive Landscape
11 Company Profiles
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Cloud computing market will reach 1.17 trillion by 2030 – Illinoisnewstoday.com
The global cloud services market is expected to reach 1.17 trillion by 2030, an increase of 398% from 235 billion in 2019.
This is according to Report According to Allied Market Research (AMR), the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2021 to 2030 is projected to be 15.8%.
One of the key points from the report is that cost effectiveness is the most important factor driving the global cloud market. AMR claims that the introduction of cloud services can reduce enterprises annual operating costs by more than 35%.
Other key factors contributing to market growth include the surge in cloud adoption by SMEs and the increase in demand due to the outbreak of COVID-19, which requires improved remote work.
Meanwhile, concerns about data security and protection continue to hinder market growth. That said, increasing adoption of cloud services in emerging economies is expected to open up favorable opportunities for market players in the coming years.
Allied Market Research expects service segments to register the highest CAGR of 21.9% during the forecast period by offering to ensure the effective functionality of cloud-based platforms, solutions and software. increase.
In terms of type, the SaaS segment dominated the market in 2019, contributing to nearly two-fifths of the global cloud services market due to the presence of software as a multi-tenancy essential to cloud computing.
However, because IaaS can be shared and cost savings, the IaaS segment is expected to record the highest CAGR of 17.7% during the forecast period.
Finally, by region, the cloud services market across North America had the largest share in 2019, accounting for almost three-fifths of the global market. This is believed to be due to the high adoption of cloud computing services in the region and the emerging sector of cloud computing services.
However, the Asia-Pacific-wide market is expected to reach a CAGR of 18.8% during the forecast period due to the rapid adoption of cloud computing, increased investment in infrastructure as a service, and fierce competition in the region. It is predicted.
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Why Cloud-Based Application Development is Gaining Momentum – ETCIO.com
By Anurag Sinha
Navigating the new normal brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic is a tricky affair for enterprises. As consumers took to digital services in large volumes, businesses could not afford to miss the bus. In fact, a McKinsey survey of top global executives found that nearly all industries witness businesses fast-tracking digitization initiatives and they aim to realize the benefits that normally take 3 to 4 years of progress, in just a few months.
Achieving digitization at this scale requires an extraordinary feat from your technology landscape and those still stuck with legacy systems are likely to not achieve digital supremacy. There is a need to build modern digital systems that adapt seamlessly to dynamic market conditions and disruptive consumer behavior as exemplified by the pandemic in 2020. Cloud computing will be a de-facto choice for enterprises to unlock the true potential of digital transformation.
Let us examine the key reasons why cloud-based application development is gaining momentum in recent times:
Serverless ArchitectureRemoving the architectural engineering part from application development allows enterprise tech teams to focus more on what the software needs to achieve from a business standpoint. For a nominal fee, nearly all major cloud vendors offer support for serverless cloud application development. In other words, the vendor manages the backbone of your application such as the physical infrastructure, scaling, upgrades to hardware, and dynamic configurations of backend technology and hardware.
The organization is freed from having to accommodate time-consuming and expensive server management chores. In fact, studies predict that the market for serverless architecture will witness a steady CAGR of more than 23.17 % from 2021 to 2026.
Faster Time to MarketWhen competition is thick, enterprises certainly do not want their customers to be left waiting in the dark for new features to be rolled out. Cloud-based application development allows enterprises to roll out innovative digital services faster into the market. A combination of Microservices oriented application architecture, continuous integration, and continuous deployment, all facilitated by DevOps, can help enterprises churn out cloud-native applications on a progressive scale.
Upgrades to large applications or feature additions can be rolled out incrementally when they are built as cloud-native applications with CI/CD mechanisms. Additionally, development resources such as storage, performance hardware, environments, etc. can be rapidly scaled up by vendors on-demand thereby ensuring new features are sustainable.
Leverage AI and Machine Learning CapabilitiesFrom smart home systems to driverless cars, AI is redefining the boundaries of personalization and self-service models of businesses. Integrating AI capabilities into legacy application architecture is not a very easy move for enterprises. By transitioning into a cloud-native mode of application development for their business, however, can help onboard AI capability much faster and with better results.
Adopting a cloud-based application development strategy also entails enterprise technology teams leveraging proven AI credentials from cloud service providers. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and nearly all cloud vendors have invested considerably in building AI services that developers can simply plug their applications into via APIs. Following a cloud-based model for application development allows organizations to utilize these AI services on a usage-based cost model thus allowing even smaller business applications to effectively integrate AI capabilities.
Cloud-based application development empowers organizations with flexibility, the ability to leverage trusted innovation, freedom of resource provisioning, and unmatched scalability. With so many positive facets, combined with the usual advantages of any cloud service such as lowered costs, better scalability, and universal availability, there is no denying that more businesses will build their digital aspirations on the cloud.
The author is Co-Founder & Managing Director, Wissen Technology
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Dallas College: Cloud Computing At Dallas College: A Window Into The Hottest IT Job Skill – Patch.com
August 12, 2021
(DALLAS) One key focus at Dallas College is ensuring that our students are workforce-ready. In the IT industry, one important word employers are currently scanning rsums for is "cloud." Dallas College Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology Department Chair Juli Hart calls it "the hottest new job skill."
What is cloud computing? The cloud is a term used to describe the latest in the constant evolution to make IT architecture more efficient and cost effective.
According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a cloud system has these five characteristics:
"Any time you buy something online, download or upload something, tweet or post something to YouTube, that's all in the cloud," said Hart.
This press release was produced by Dallas College. The views expressed here are the author's own.
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