By Judith Aquino and Lorri Cosentino

59% of all new spending on cloud computing services originated from North American enterprises in 2013, and is projected to accelerate through 2016. Western Europe is projected to be 24% of all spending.(Source: Gartner)

OCTOBER: IN THE CLOUD

Cloud computing activities are rapidly growing as more organizations use the technology to bridge data and capabilities across channels

and departments at minimal capital expenses. This infographic provides a snapshot of the extensive cloud computing landscape,

which analysts predict is headed for more growth.

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A Look at theEver-Expanding

By 2015, the public cloud services market is forecast to exceed

$180 billion.(Source: Gartner)

One of every $7 spent on packaged software,

server, and storage offerings will be through the public

cloud model by 2015. (Source IDC)

Despite the increased cloud

computing activity, 83%

of respondents said they faced significant roadblocks to deploying their cloud computing initiatives last year.

mostly related to people, processes, politics, and other organizational issues.

IT roadblocks

15%

have declined while

non-IT roadblocks

68%

have increased

...a 9% increase since the end of 2012.