This IDC study provides a detailed taxonomy for the public cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) market. The scope of this document includes public cloud compute and storage services only."Public cloud IaaS will play a significant role in AI-ready infrastructure," said Dave McCarthy, research vice president, Cloud and Edge Infrastructure Services at IDC. "Cloud providers are investing in new high-performance compute and storage services that are designed for the needs of AI workloads. These services extend beyond hyperscale datacenters into on-premises and edge facilities."
IDC's Worldwide Public Cloud Infrastructure as a Service Taxonomy
Public Cloud Infrastructure as a Service Taxonomy Changes for 2024
Taxonomy Overview
Scope of Taxonomy
Cloud Deployment Models
What Is a Public Cloud Infrastructure Service?
Public (Shared) Cloud Infrastructure Services
Dedicated (Private) Infrastructure Cloud Services
IDC Tracks Public Cloud Services Revenue
Services Revenue Allocation Methodology for Public Cloud IaaS Segments
Nuanced Approach to Public Cloud Infrastructure Services Integration with Other Technology/Services