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Adoption Trends in Managed Cloud Services: Opportunities Exist Across All Segments and Industries
18-Apr-2018
North America
Strategic Forecasting
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In this report, Frost & Sullivan reviews adoption trends in managed cloud services, based on the most recent Frost & Sullivan Cloud User Survey. We look at which businesses are adopting managed services, as well as their expectations of their chosen providers. Results are presented by business size and industry, to determine differences in expectations and adoption trends.
Introduction
The Frost & Sullivan Cloud User Survey Methodology
Managed Services Definitions
What Are Businesses Buying?
Adoption Trends by Business Size
Adoption Trends by Industry
Customer Criteria for Choosing a Managed Services Provider
Trends by Company Size
Managed Service Provider Expectations by Industry
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