| | JUNE 20186CIOReviewThe goal is simple--attaining high-performance, cost-effectiveness, scalability, and simplicity. In the age of cloud with all its buzz and trappings of success--amidst growing adoption--choosing the optimal cloud model from the myriad of options that private, public, hybrid, or multi-cloud strategies present is just the tip of the iceberg. Together with its manifold benefits, enterprises today have to take a relook at security posture pertaining to their cloud investments and the business value that can be further extracted from its data troves. In the wake of GDPR, enterprises will also have to restructure their data management strategies.In its next manifestation, cloud no longer is a mere vast data repository. Technology marvels such as AI and machine learning are transforming it into a computing brain with algorithms enabling cloud to accomplish things in a manner similar to humans. While cloud technology backs AI with its enormous computing power, the fusion is all set to precipitate greater analysis and decisions, a sure win for the organizations riding the next wave of digital transformation. In fact, AI-enabled cybersecurity services offered by leading cloud providers can sift through millions of logs to surface the anomalies. Add to the pack, IoT and its mind-boggling number of devices and the ensuing deluge of data, the cloud will definitely be a prime mover to drive IoT in novel ways. As more organizations onboard the cloud bandwagon, they are realizing the importance of gaining control of their growing cloud spend and reducing the inefficiencies. And for the enterprise IT teams, the added focus is on initiating the right decisions for cost containment and optimization alongside stronger cloud governance. The year will enable organizations to draw into their fold the strategic advantages of cloud that is reinforced by nascent technologies and innovations en route achieving business excellence.Let us know your thoughts.Jeevan George Managing Editoreditor@cioreview.comEditorialChanging Facets of CloudCopyright © 2018 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.CIOReviewJUNE - 7 - 2018SalesEditorial StaffArijit SarkarCarolynn WaltersJustin SmithKyle SummersRussell ThomasSam Ericsson Tom Francis tom@cioreview.comVisualizersIssac GeorgeRenukesh GangurManaging EditorJeevan GeorgeCLOUD SPECIAL*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffContact Us:Phone:510-330-5238Fax:510-894-8405Email:sales@cioreview.comeditor@cioreview.commarketing@cioreview.com JUNE - 7 - 2018, Vol 07 SE 38 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com CIOReview
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