HOW THE CLASSIC CLOUD DISTRIBUTION MODEL WILL CHANGE IN 2018

Everything within cloud computing seems to be changing and evolving. The classical cloud distribution model, which involves moving physical boxes of hardware and software to provide service to customers, is rapidly changing shape. In 2018, we can expect a shift in a new direction.

To stay in the game, traditional distributors are turning their focus from physical goods onto service provision, which will take form in the way they consolidate and distribute their services.

Not only will traditional distributors start providing services from their own data centres, but they’ll also be turning into aggregated cloud distribution companies to provide their reseller channels with all the available Independent Software Vendor (ISV) services they are able to consolidate under one invoice.

These simple shifts in how we use these services, will create a completely new trend in 2018. We can expect to see cloud services being more predominant and focused on the traditional distribution channels. Armed with this information, when choosing a cloud vendor, service providers will be giving preferences to services that come with easy management, integration, and flexible onboarding tools.