Why Cloud Mastery Is the Only Path Forward in 2017

As 2017 unfolds, the technology sector is turning its focus toward the job skills that will shape the future of work. While mobile and big‑data roles remain important, the top demand is shifting toward programmers and help‑desk specialists—professionals who will inevitably work with cloud applications and services in some capacity.

Juniper’s Chief Information Officer emphasizes that cloud migration isn’t optional; even heavyweight legacy applications such as ERP systems will eventually move to the cloud. He encourages IT teams to see themselves as integrators rather than builders, and predicts that migration tools will become the go‑to solution for enterprises shifting their workloads.

Azure’s Chief Technology Officer warns of the “last‑mile” obstacles that still prevent full cloud adoption. According to him, if IT does not embrace the cloud, businesses risk falling behind competitors who have already taken the leap.

Multicloud is becoming the buzzword of the decade. This overview explains what multicloud truly means and outlines the strategic choices available to organizations as they decide which cloud services best fit their needs.

End‑user experience remains a top priority. In a recent Computerworld survey, nearly 50% of respondents identified improving customer satisfaction as their leading IT goal for the coming year. Delivering seamless user experiences is not only critical—modern tools now enable organizations to monitor, measure, and quantify those experiences.

Enjoy the final days of 2016, and prepare for a cloud‑centric 2017.