Forrester: Indian cloud adoption parallels global trends

Forrester has released a report entitled "The State of Cloud in India, 2024," highlighting the expanding cloud landscape within the country.

The report, which examines the latest trends in India's enterprise cloud market, indicates that cloud adoption among Indian firms is aligning with global enterprises. Forrester's data reveals that 84% of Indian enterprise cloud decision-makers are employing at least two cloud deployments. Furthermore, senior cloud decision-makers at Indian enterprises who have adopted public cloud have reportedly spent an average of USD $37 million on public cloud services over the past year.

Multicloud adoption is notably on the rise in India, with many firms directing their workloads across two or three major platforms. While most multicloud management platforms offer visibility across deployments, the complexity of orchestrating workloads dynamically in real time to maximise both performance and cost benefits remains a challenge for providers and enterprises alike.

Enterprises are increasingly utilising public cloud technology to drive innovation. The cloud provides a standardised platform that enhances speed, upholds rigorous standards, and offers flexibility in operations.

Modernisation remains a key focus for Indian enterprises as they leverage tools such as Kubernetes, cloud-native services, AI, and machine learning. Approaches like Strangler patterns, replatforming, and integration are being utilised to rework applications and modernise code.

The report also highlights the growing footprint of data centres in India, spurred on by developments from major players such as AWS and Microsoft Azure. This expanded infrastructure is essential to meeting the increasing digital demands across sectors like fintech, e-commerce, and healthcare.

Additionally, navigating governmental regulations remains a significant consideration, with tighter data laws potentially presenting challenges for global hyperscalers while creating opportunities for local entities. Simultaneously, the Indian government is heavily investing in AI and cloud technology, contributing to the democratisation of computing and enhancing innovation capabilities across various sectors.