Public cloud services used worldwide 2024

In 2024, the survey underscores the continued dominance of data warehouses within cloud storage solutions. With 67 percent of respondents utilizing them, it is evident that businesses value the extensive analytical capabilities and structured data organization that data warehouses provide. This trend signals a persistent need for centralized repositories for data storage and analytics to support strategic decision-making.

DBaaS relational databases gain traction

The survey reveals a rising preference for database-as-a-service (DBaaS) relational databases. This shift suggests that organizations are increasingly seeking the scalability, ease of maintenance, and reduced administrative overhead that DBaaS solutions provide. People are using DBaaS more because they want to make databases easier and spend more time on important things. Oracle leads this segment among the database management systems providers.

PaaS adoption accelerates

A key finding from the survey is the marked increase in the adoption of cloud providers' platform-as-a-service (PaaS) offerings. This trend speaks volumes about a broader transformation; companies are decisively moving towards cloud-based platforms for their data needs. PaaS provides convenient building blocks for application development and deployment, accelerating innovation and time-to-market.