TCS Global Cloud Study
Connected future: How cloud drives business innovation
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Connected future: How cloud drives business innovation
Today, cloud offers the potential of continual innovation across a digital ecosystem and perpetual value creation for customers, partners, and employees. But to what extent are organizations realizing the promise of cloud-enabled innovation?
A strategy for growth
Most companies realize they need cloud to soar to success.
The trend is clear: Cloud is no longer seen as a one-dimensional IT infrastructure. It’s a catalyst for innovation, and a strategy for business and growth itself. It provides the unifying digital fabric that forms the foundation for a connected future—one that continues to unfold with each technological advancement, including generative AI.
By and large, respondents recognize the potential of cloud and say they’re in it for the long haul.
To what extent has cloud become a continual source of innovation for organizations? Have they significantly altered their cloud outlook in the face of economic pressures? In what ways are cloud and artificial intelligence coming together? Find out in this brief.
About the study
TCS’ Thought Leadership Institute conducted this study of approximately 1,000 senior executives in multiple sectors across Asia, Europe, North America and the United Kingdom, more than half with revenue over $5 billion. This global study examines the extent to which cloud has evolved from an IT-centric solution to a critical business strategy, and explores how the survey respondents are employing strategic cloud capabilities to spark innovation.