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CompTIA - Cloud Study - Full Report
This report provides a market overview of trends in cloud computing based on surveys of IT professionals and businesses. Some key findings include: - Cloud revenues and adoption continue to grow significantly as more organizations utilize cloud solutions. Channel partners are also expanding their cloud offerings and services. - Understanding of cloud concepts is increasing, but discussions around definitions and terminology may still be necessary as new entrants emerge. - The impact of cloud on the IT job market is debated, as jobs are both lost and created due to cloud adoption and outsourcing. However, demand for cloud skills continues to rise. - While concerns over data security, vendor lock-in and reliability remain for some organizations, overall cloud adoption is
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