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Driven by AI, cloud computing is changing fast

Arun Shankar | 5 March, 2025

What are the expected trends in cloud computing in 2025 across innovation, adoption strategies, and
emerging skills requirement, that regional CIOs and IT administrators need to know. Top executives
from Alteryx, Bentley Systems, Cloudera, Globant, ManageEngine, Tenable, Zoho, seek to provide these
answers. Don’t miss our four key takeaway summaries.

A recent IBM survey revealed that 65% of UAE IT leaders accelerated AI implementation in the past two years,
highlighting the need for CIOs in 2025 to prioritise a unified and agile cloud strategy integrating SaaS, IaaS,
and PaaS to drive innovation and business success. CIOs need to start by aligning cloud adoption with
business objectives, leveraging SaaS for scalable applications, IaaS for flexible infrastructure, and PaaS for
accelerated development and customisation.

By 2025, cloud platforms will evolve exponentially. AI will become the neural network of cloud initiatives,
intelligently managing costs and resources while anticipating load and performance requirements.
Integrating AI-enabled edge devices with cloud systems will optimise response times and deliver real-time
analytics into user preferences.
“Driven by the need for increased agility and scalability, cloud-native architectures will become the default
for businesses in 2025. With the emphasis on intelligent decision-making in businesses across various
sectors, cloud-native analytics will dominate, with companies increasingly adopting multi-cloud strategies to
avoid vendor lock-in,” says Karl Crowther, VP of MEA, Alteryx.

“In 2025, cloud platforms are set to undergo major advancements. AI and machine learning will automate the
management and optimisation of cloud resources, enhancing efficiency. The rise of serverless computing will
offer businesses scalable solutions at lower costs. Edge computing will minimise latency by processing data
closer to users, enabling faster real-time responses,” says Ram Vaidyanathan, Chief IT Security Evangelist,
ManageEngine.

Cloud platforms will focus on hybrid and multi-cloud deployments, AI integration, and robust data
management in 2025. Innovations will drive energy-efficient infrastructures, cost-effective AI solutions, and
stronger data governance. Hybrid cloud models will gain traction for flexibility, with machine learning tools
enhancing data insights.

In 2025, innovations in cloud platforms will continue to transform how infrastructure projects are delivered.
Cloud-based technologies like digital twins continue to evolve to offer better quality real-time data integration
and AI-powered insights, improving decision-making and sustainability efforts.

“Cloud sprawl has become a fact of life for most organisations. While having a cloud security platform is
critical, its power is exponentially amplified when treated as part of a comprehensive exposure management
approach,” says Maher Jadallah, Vice President, Middle East and North Africa, Tenable.

“Quantum computing will start to be incorporated into mainstream cloud workflows, handling specialised
workloads. Additionally, hybrid and multi-cloud environments will become the standard, driven by
compliance, data sovereignty, and specialised needs,” says Federico Pienovi, Chief Business Officer and CEO
for New Markets, Globant.

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