Industry News: October 11–15
Every week we highlight cloud computing and technology news of interest. This week we’re covering a new report indicating a strong performance for 2021 cloud revenue, Microsoft’s areas of priority according to an executive, two new customers for Google Cloud, the challenges of retaining Gen Z talent in the IT workforce, and that Navisite was recognized as a global leader in cloud computing.
Let’s get started…
2021 has proven to be a strong year when it comes to cloud revenue. A new Synergy report indicates that overall cloud revenue jumped 25% in the first half of 2021. What could this mean for annual cloud spending going forward? Dive into the findings in AWSInsider.net here.
As a leader in tech, Microsoft is always looking forward. And the company’s executive vice president of business development, strategy and ventures is shedding light on the tech giant’s areas of focus, including the future of work, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Learn more about these priorities in GeekWire here.
Wendy’s and General Mills are among the latest companies to sign on as Google Cloud customers as the cloud provider looks to continue its multicloud push and attract customers with industry-specific capabilities. Read more in CIO Dive here.
IT continues to be an area of interest for Gen Z (those born after 1997) upon graduation. That’s good news for a tech market that continues to experience high demand and a shortage of qualified talent. But retaining that talent is a challenge. What is Gen Z looking for in a technology career? CIO Dive explores the issue here.
This week, Navisite announced that the company has been honored with two 2021 Stratus Awards for Cloud Computing. Navisite received awards for cloud integrator and managed service provider, an award the company also took home last year. Find out more about these latest award wins in SalesTechStar here.