Gartner says the main cloud trends include AI/ML, multicloud, sustainability, digital sovereignty, and industry-specific solutions. This points to continued enterprise demand for cloud platforms that can support AI workloads while meeting compliance and regional data requirements.
TITEL: Microsoft expands Azure partnership with AMD for rack-scale AI infrastructure
URL: https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/cloud-computing-market
SAMENVATTING: A July 2026 update notes that Microsoft expanded its strategic partnership with AMD to deploy AMD Helios rack-scale solutions, 6th Gen AMD EPYC Venice processors, and AMD Pensando DPUs in Azure. The move reflects growing investment in AI-ready cloud infrastructure inside Microsoft’s platform.
TITEL: Enterprises increasingly rely on hybrid and multicloud for AI workloads
URL: https://www.techtarget.com/it-infrastructure/opinion/5-cloud-trends-to-watch-for-in-2026
SAMENVATTING: TechTarget reports that enterprise AI workloads are reshaping cloud hyperscaling, while IT teams are prioritizing end-to-end security and observability in hybrid environments. The trend suggests cloud architecture is being driven by AI demand as much as by traditional infrastructure goals.
TITEL: CISA highlights core cybersecurity basics for businesses
URL: https://www.cisa.gov/topics/cybersecurity-best-practices
SAMENVATTING: CISA says the basics of cyber hygiene are strong passwords, software updates, thinking before clicking suspicious links, and turning on MFA. These are framed as the most effective baseline steps for reducing online risk.
TITEL: Cloud security trends emphasize zero trust and AI/ML
URL: https://www.cloudwards.net/cloud-computing-trends/
SAMENVATTING: Cloudwards says current cloud security trends include zero-trust architecture, AI and machine learning, and stronger encryption and data security. The report ties cloud adoption to security controls that can better protect enterprise data and workloads.
https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-05-13-gartner-identifies-top-trends-shaping-the-future-of-cloud
