Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Whole Cloud Services Forecast, 2025-2028

This IDC study consolidates information from various IDC forecasts and trackers related to cloud computing. It maintains consistent definitions with those forecasts to offer insights into the extent to which major IT sectors are impacted by cloud technology in various forms. Additionally, the report delves into the distribution of expenditure on cloud-based services (as-a-service models), the necessary managed and professional services for deploying and managing cloud resources, and the hardware, software, and support services essential for constructing and sustaining cloud environments (referred to as the cloud supply chain). Furthermore, it explores how the rising significance of AI (propelled by the emergence of GenAI) will influence enterprises' approaches to consuming and managing cloud resources."The region will continue to witness the adoption of cloud and related technologies propelled by initiatives of local governments and enterprises. Although organizations in Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) (APEJ) have varying levels of cloud adoption, most aspire to significantly enhance cloud maturity over the next three years and are approaching cloud deployment options with a clearer head, due to lessons learned about cost, control, and consistency. Moreover, as AI continues to evolve, cloud providers must look to offer scalable cloud platforms with foundational services, resiliency, and security," says Shouvik Nag, senior research analyst, IDC Asia/Pacific.