INDUSTRY WATCH
Saas and Iaas account for 80 % of regional public cloud spending . 3D printing , virtual reality continue to be enablers of innovation in the region .
Cloud datacentre infrastructure is growing at double digit figures .
Security is the top concern and priority for regional CIOs .
The usage of big data and analytics is expected to increase with more relevant use cases .
Smart city projects are beginning to get a more pragmatic approach .
IoT spending in the region is growing at CAGR of close to 20 % from 2015 to 2017 . .
Public private partnerships essential to bring innovation mainstream .
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