4 Predictions for cloud computing and machine learning in 2017 Content and Data, Integration and Distribution Bloomberg for Enterprise

Frustrated with the impact of technology advances on infrastructure upgrades and IT budgets, a growing number of organizations are opting for cloud computing investments instead. That is the view of Bluelock Chief Technology Officer Pat O'Day, who shared his predictions for cloud computing and machine learning with Information Management. O'Day sees four key trends driving cloud computing in 2017. "There's a lot of churn in the hardware space because of virtualization," O'Day explains. "Companies are growing tired of having to refresh their IT systems with new hardware every five years. People want to be more mobile, and the cloud is a way to get there. Plus, rapid technology innovation has driven increased competition (think about the rise in artificial intelligence, for example)."