Cloud computing

Organizations are directing more of their spending on infrastructure from on-premises to off-premises deployments, says IDC research director Natalya Yezhkova.

The firm is trying to woo more customers in areas like artificial intelligence and the cloud by providing reps with greater technical and industry-specific expertise.

The shift to software-as-a-service, cloud infrastructure, virtualization and automation is requiring that tech departments refocus hiring on advanced technologies.

Demand for AI and information management talent is skyrocketing but filling those positions is proving tough, says Indeed.

To realize the benefits of emerging tech, insurers need to take big swings at SaaS rather than sticking to ancillary functions.

This shift is impacting the entire IT channel, including vendors, distributors and solution providers, says CompTIA's Carolyn April.

Nearly half of organizations surveyed said hosting big data was a major factor in a cloud-first strategy, explains Mark Clayman.

Pricing has dropped by up to 14% annually as more organizations take their information to a crowded cloud environment.

Public datacenters to do the majority of spending in 2017, according to new study.

Analytics, cloud computing and security are among top skills employers seek.