As cloud computing continues to grow in popularity, the global public cloud infrastructure market is set to increase by 35% to $120 billion in 2021, Forrester Research reveals. With more and more businesses adopting long term work-from-home policies, cloud hosting facilitates easy access to office resources from any location. The latest trends in cloud computing promise to boost communication, productivity, and business revenue.
Cloud VoIP phone system integration
Microsoft Teams and Nextiva VOIP phone systems have teamed up to improve business communication with the creation of Call2Teams. Nextiva integrations allows employees to work remotely from any location — only an internet connection and phone is needed. Cloud phones also make it possible to use your office phone number with your cell phone. This setup offers stronger security, as phone calls are encrypted on both ends, ensuring that private information stays private. It also enables efficient communication, as all calls are streamlined into one application. Missed calls aren’t an issue, as voicemails are automatically transcribed.
Hybrid cloud providers
Businesses traditionally have to choose between private, public or hybrid cloud hosting. Each option has its own pros and cons in terms of security, reliability, flexibility and performance, which can make the decision a difficult one. Hybrid, in particular, is growing in popularity. In 2019, 58% of businesses used hybrid cloud services, up 6% from 2018, Gartner reveals. Improved security, control and speed are the main advantages of hybrid cloud. With this increasing demand for hybrid cloud options, major providers will likely begin to fill this gap in the market. As a result, data sharing can be more easily facilitated between parties using a variety of different applications.
Virtual cloud desktops
Virtual cloud desktops, also known as desktop-as-a-service, involve entire workstations being managed and delivered by cloud service providers. All you need is a device and simple hardware, and cloud-based servers take care of the rest of the processing power. Virtual cloud desktops are already offered by Microsoft (Windows Virtual Desktop), Amazon (Workspaces), and Google (Chromebook). This computing model boosts workplace efficiency by keeping employees up-to-date with synchronized technology. It’s also much more cost efficient, as users pay only for what they use.
Cloud computing technology is promising to strengthen business communication, productivity and revenue in 2021. Cloud VoIP phone system integration, hybrid cloud providers, and virtual cloud desktops are some of the newest trends to look out for this year.