Forrester says the cloud market is moving toward **AI-native cloud** platforms built specifically for generative and agentic AI workloads. It also highlights emerging categories such as AI infrastructure cloud platforms and AI-centric neo-platforms as a service. [4]
TITEL: Enterprise cloud strategies increasingly center on AI, multicloud, and hybrid architectures
URL: https://www.cio.com/article/4026759/7-enterprise-cloud-strategy-trends-shaking-up-it-today.html
SAMENVATTING: CIO reports that **AI-optimized hybrid cloud** is a defining enterprise trend, with multicloud optimization also playing a major role. The article notes that vertical cloud platforms are being tailored for industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, finance, and retail. [20]
TITEL: Cloud trends in 2026 are being shaped by AI services, FinOps, and managed providers
URL: https://www.netsuite.com/portal/resource/articles/erp/cloud-computing-trends.shtml
SAMENVATTING: NetSuite identifies rapid adoption of **AI and generative AI services** as one of the key cloud trends for 2026. It also points to growing FinOps teams and greater reliance on managed service providers to handle cloud complexity. [6]
TITEL: AI workloads are reshaping cloud infrastructure, cost models, and deployment choices
URL: https://www.databank.com/resources/blogs/cloud-trends-2026-10-trends-and-what-they-mean-in-practice/
SAMENVATTING: DataBank says AI training and inference are driving demand for **GPU-heavy infrastructure**, custom accelerators, and large GPU clusters. It also notes that enterprises are reassessing cloud-first strategies and repatriating workloads for cost, compliance, or performance reasons. [11]
TITEL: Cybersecurity best practices for 2026 emphasize zero trust, MFA, and AI-driven defense
URL: https://www.fortinet.com/resources/cyberglossary/cybersecurity-best-practices
SAMENVATTING: Fortinet lists **zero trust**, **multi-factor authentication**, identity and access management, EDR, and patch management as core cybersecurity practices. It also describes AI-powered defenses such as behavioral analytics, automated threat hunting, and AI-driven SIEM. [5]
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