Global cloud IT infrastructure spending 2013-2026

In 2023, cloud IT infrastructure spending is expected to reach some 105 billion U.S. dollars. Public cloud infrastructure continues to expand and is a large driver of IT spending. Leading companies in the market include Dell Technologies, HPE, Inspur, Lenovo, IBM, and Huawei.

What is cloud infrastructure?

Cloud infrastructure refers to the technologies needed to create a cloud. These include components such as hardware, storage, virtualization, as well as network and abstracted resources. These components are integrated into an architecture which makes up a complete cloud computing system. Regardless of whether the specific architecture makes up a private, public, or hybrid cloud, the basic underlying elements of cloud infrastructure remain the same.

What is cloud architecture?

Cloud architecture refers to the integration of the abovementioned technologies to create a cloud environment. In this way, cloud architecture defines the relationships between the components that make up the cloud. In other words, cloud architects consider a wide range of services, such as storage, identity, and dashboard services that must be combined efficiently to utilize the cloud. Clouds are built with design principles in mind to ensure highly performant and secure environments. These include reliability and cost optimization, among others, to provide users with uninterrupted access to resources while building on-demand agile networks.