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The Machine Age

Soon, the Internet will boast more than one trillion
connected devices. People will grow accustomed to
their presence, as the number of computing of
devices continues to rise, they will require less
human interaction as almost every routine task
becomes automated. The number of devices will
continue to grow as the cost of devices plummets.
Fueled by expected increases in IT, the explosive
growth of cloud-connecting devices will provide for
unprecedented levels of automation and innovation.

Legacy Headaches

As the cloud becomes increasingly pervasive, IT
professionals will face a growing challenge as they deal
with obsolete equipment. The cost of managing legacy
systems could become overwhelming for businesses
trying to compete in a new environment. Managers will
quickly need to replace aging systems, so their
companies can compete in the cloud.

Platform as a Service

As software developers work to keep up with the changing IT landscape,
companies will increasingly turn to either internal divisions or external
companies to provide platform services. Software developers will no
longer spend time creating applications to manage elasticity and
scalability. Instead, Platforms as a Service (PaaS) providers will deploy
platforms that conform to the software. Cloud computing has changed our
behavior in ways we could not have predicted, even just a short while ago.
Although the future promises to be as unpredictable as ever, we know that
the businesses and workers that will quickly adapt will also thrive.

About the Author

Lee Ying has over 10 years experience in the tech and security industry. He currently writes for
various websites, if you would like to contact him you can find him on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/lee-ying/9a/18b/238. Follow me on Twitter @LeeYing101

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