GET INSIDE THE MIND OF THE CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE INDUSTRY
State of the Cloud Report
CloudFest’s State of the Cloud Report tracks what’s really shaping the global Cloud and internet infrastructure industry. Released quarterly, it benchmarks performance, reveals emerging trends, and captures the mood of a market defined by disruption and opportunity.
Key Findings
The industry is self-correcting from reactive AI adoption to strategic planning
Geopolitics is becoming an increasing concern
DevOps is a declining priority for Cloud Service Providers
Latest Report: Spring 2026
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Effective strategy is a top 3 priority
BUSINESS FOCUS
A Strategic Correction is Underway
Strategy surged +5.9% as a business priority: the largest single increase observed across all three quarterly surveys. Organizations are transitioning from reactive adoption to planned execution.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
AI Buzz is Calming Down
The end of 2025 saw a rush to adopt AI. The latest data shows prioritization has plateaued. AI remains the primary business concern, but the focus is shifting to strategic implementation.
AI is a top 3 priority
Business prioritization of geopolitics
GLOBAL FOCUS
Geopolitics Takes a Front Seat
Concerns about the impact of global disruption increased sharply in the last quarter. Considerations around the external environment increasingly shape vendor selection, infrastructure placement, and compliance strategy.
Read the full report for in-depth analysis, including why DevOps is becoming less of a priority for CSPs.
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