{"id":25520,"date":"2021-04-23T17:28:33","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T17:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.navisite.com\/?p=25520"},"modified":"2021-04-23T17:28:34","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T17:28:34","slug":"industry-news-april-19-23%e2%80%af-gartners-cloud-spend-outlook-demand-for-cloud-based-security-solutions-amazon-eyes-carbon-neutral-status","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.navisite.com\/blog\/industry-news-april-19-23%e2%80%af-gartners-cloud-spend-outlook-demand-for-cloud-based-security-solutions-amazon-eyes-carbon-neutral-status\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry News: April 19-23\u202f\u2013 Gartner\u2019s Cloud Spend Outlook, Demand for Cloud-Based Security Solutions, Amazon Eyes Carbon Neutral Status"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every week we highlight cloud computing and technology news of interest. This week we\u2019re covering just how big a year Gartner is forecasting for public cloud spend, the demand for cloud-based security solutions, Amazon\u2019s sped-up plans to become carbon neutral, a new immersive way to tour Microsoft\u2019s data centers and the top cloud trends that will influence 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get started\u2026&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 is shaping up to be a big year for <strong>global public cloud spend<\/strong>. Gartner is projecting 23.1% growth this year, totaling $332.3 billion. The analyst firm also predicts cloud will serve as the \u201cglue\u201d between other technologies and solutions CIOs are leveraging. Dive into the forecast in Channel Partner Insight<a href=\"https:\/\/www.channelpartnerinsight.com\/news\/4030178\/gartner-predicts-global-public-cloud-spending-grow-23-cent-2021\"> here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to new research from the <strong>CyberEdge Group<\/strong>, not only was last year a record-setting year for successful cyberattacks, but demand for <strong>cloud-based security solutions<\/strong> increased \u2013 even as spending slows. Read more of the report\u2019s findings on cloud-based security solutions and more in VMblog <a href=\"https:\/\/vmblog.com\/archive\/2021\/04\/21\/demand-for-cloud-based-security-solutions-soars-while-it-security-budgets-tighten-finds-2021-cyberthreat-defense-report.aspx#.YIGztKlKijB\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In its push to become <strong>carbon neutral<\/strong>, <strong>Amazon<\/strong> has announced nine new <strong>renewable energy projects <\/strong>in Europe. As a result, the company now says they expect to have all of Amazon running on renewable energy by 2025, five years ahead of schedule. Learn more about these \u201cgreen\u201d projects in Data Center Dynamics <a href=\"https:\/\/www.datacenterdynamics.com\/en\/news\/amazon-announces-nine-renewable-energy-projects-across-europe-and-north-america\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever wanted to take a deep dive into one of <strong>Microsoft\u2019s data centers<\/strong>? Now\u2019s your chance! The tech giant has launched a <strong>virtual experience<\/strong> (accessible on your computer or mobile device) that walks you through one of their data centers, touching everything from the cloud to sustainability and security. Discover what Microsoft hopes to achieve through this new offering in GeekWire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geekwire.com\/2021\/put-head-cloud-microsoft-unveils-immersive-digital-tour-deep-dive-datacenters\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New cloud research from <strong>Flexera<\/strong> shows that while <strong>cloud use<\/strong> and <strong>adoption <\/strong>continue to grow among corporate America, there\u2019s still a long way to go towards tapping into the cloud\u2019s full potential. What are the <strong>top cloud trends<\/strong> that will influence 2021? 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