The year 2024 was marked by the acceleration of the cloud worldwide – inclusive in Brazil, where the cloud environment has been adopted by companies due to its scalability, cost reduction, and flexibility. Without the complexity of physical infrastructure, the cloud accelerates innovation and business development
According to Gartner, by 2028 more than 95% of new digital initiatives will be based on cloud-native platforms – and this demand will cause the cloud to incorporate even more technological resources – how AI and quantum computing – and also mature some approaches that are not exactly new – how multicloud and hybrid environments. In this sense, we have separated the main trends that should guide cloud development this year
AI is at the heart of cloud transformation
Artificial intelligence has transformed several sectors, and cloud computing is no exception. This year, AI will not just be another service running in the cloud — it will be the intelligent force optimizing cloud operations. This advancement allows the cloud environment to have advanced automation resources, enabling real-time resource allocation, and the automated sizing – what should lead companies to manage costs and performance more efficiently
Hybrid and multicloud strategies continue to expand
The adoption of hybrid cloud and multicloud strategies is expected to continue growing in 2025 – because they provide a more flexible and safer approach
The hybrid cloud allows organizations to move data and applications between different environments without interruptions, providing a scalability that is difficult to achieve with traditional infrastructures
Already the multicloud, that involves the use of different cloud service providers at the same time, enables the optimization of performance and availability of the environment. The flexibility to choose the best solutions from each provider and the ability to avoid dependence on a single provider are the key points for the adoption of multicloud environments
Furthermore, multicloud facilitates the implementation of business continuity and disaster recovery practices, becoming essential for companies seeking resilience and agility in a rapidly evolving technological landscape
Managed cloud services should gain more traction
Managed cloud services are gaining traction as the environment becomes more complex – with the integration of hybrid and multicloud – requiring the management of various technology suppliers
Managed service providers offer ongoing support, monitoring and optimization of resources, allowing companies to focus on their core activities. In Brazil, companies have adopted managed cloud services to improve efficiency, and reduce the administrative burden. This trend is particularly relevant for companies that do not have internal expertise in cloud management
Serverless computing: simplifying infrastructure for scalable solutions
Serverless computing is transforming the way software services are created and deployed, reducing the need for infrastructure management
This approach allows companies to focus on app development, while cloud providers take care of scalability and maintenance. This has several benefits, including faster time to market, scalability and lower costs for new service deployments. Given these advantages, serverless computing will see widespread adoption among companies globally in the coming years
Quantum computing as a service: generalizing quantum computing through the cloud
Quantum computing is starting to find applications in the real world. And access to this technology will happen through cloud services, with the offer from the major providers, that should make quantum resources more accessible
Even though the popularization of quantum computing as a service is still in its early stages, its potential impacts are profound: from innovative drug discoveries to strong encryption, quantum cloud services will be the foundation for innovation
DevEdgeOps: DevOps for the era of Edge Computing
Edge computing is transforming the way data is being processed and used. Unlike traditional cloud methods, edge computing brings computational power directly to the data source. DevEdgeOps is a specialized approach that combines the agility and automation of DevOps with the specific requirements of edge environments, bringing more operational speed
Infrastructure as code
Automation and orchestration of infrastructure are becoming increasingly important for managing complex cloud environments. Infrastructure as Code – IaC allows companies to provision and manage cloud resources in an automated and consistent manner
In Brazil, companies are adopting IaC to improve operational efficiency and reduce the risk of human errors. The orchestration of infrastructure also facilitates the implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity strategies, ensuring the continuous availability of services
In summary, the trends in cloud computing technologies for 2025 are shaping a future where the cloud becomes an essential component of companies' digital infrastructure. In Brazil, the adoption of these trends is allowing companies to innovate, improve operational efficiency and respond to changes in market demands
By Átila Arruda, Sales Director of Solo Network
