The Future of Cloud - 2027

Explore the future of cloud computing in this insightful 32-minute conference talk from the Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference. Gain valuable insights from Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst David Smith as he delves into rethinking and developing cloud strategies that serve as a foundation for business disruption and innovation. Discover key topics such as the end of the initial cloud chapter, enterprise implications for the next cloud era, strategic planning assumptions, and the progression of multicloud environments. Learn about the "Distributed Cloud" continuum and how conventional wisdom on cloud security has dramatically shifted. Understand how to contextualize your cloud strategy within the broader business landscape, empowering your organization to thrive in the evolving digital ecosystem.

Intro
The End of the Beginning of the Initial Cloud Chapter
The Next Cloud Chapter: Enterprise Implications
Strategic Planning Assumptions
Multicloud Progression
The "Distributed Cloud" Continuum
Cloud Security Conventional Wisdom Has Changed Dramatically
Cloud Strategy in Context