The Road Ahead: Cloud and IT Predictions For 2012
Here’s a look at ahead at what 2012 holds for cloud computing and the IT sector.
When deciding which platforms to support, IT administrators are challenged with balancing market share and capabilities against long-term potential. They will have to manage the devices that are chosen by the majority of their end users. While Apple iOS is currently in the IT leadership position, Google Android’s high ranking is likely a reflection of where the market will head as its sales increase and capabilities improve. Likewise, Microsoft remains a strong contender with Windows 7 (and upcoming Windows 8).
While Google and Microsoft certainly are going to battle with Apple for its lead, the reality is that IT doesn’t want to support any of them. The device of choice for IT is the one on which nobody calls them for help, so the best of these platforms will be self-service enabled. When we look back in another five years, the greatest achievement here might be the fact that IT is not nearly as involved in mobile platforms as they have been on desktops. Many people assume the paradigm tomorrow will be the same as today; but, I believe it’s going to be different…