Gartner says the future of cloud is being shaped by AI and machine learning, multicloud, sustainability, digital sovereignty, and industry-specific solutions. That aligns with other 2026 trend reports showing enterprises moving toward AI-first cloud platforms and regional cloud options.[35][21]
https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-05-13-gartner-identifies-top-trends-shaping-the-future-of-cloud