Cloud Wars
UnclaimedIndependent analyst firm and media platform delivering AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and data insights.
Overview
Cloud Wars is an analyst firm and media platform focused on AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and data. Launched in 2019 by Bob Evans, it provides independent, practitioner-informed analysis to technology and business leaders through articles, reports, guidebooks, podcasts, and on-location industry coverage. The organization aims to help readers evaluate technology's business impact without pushing specific purchases, while offering marketing services to vendors and maintaining Cloud Wars as a free resource for the community.
Mission statement
To provide independent, practitioner-informed analysis of AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and data to help technology leaders evaluate impact and make informed decisions.
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What we offer
Cloud Wars Top 10 Reports
Gain insights into leading cloud providers through detailed analysis.
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cloudwars.com/cloud-reporting/SAP Business Network: A B2B Trading Partner Platform for Resilient Supply Chains
Enhances resilience and agility in supply chains through AI-driven insights and seamless ERP integration.
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cloudwars.com/ai/sap-business-network-a-b2b-trading-partner-platform-for-resilient-supply-chains/The ServiceNow AI Ecosystem: Partner, ISV, & Customer Co-Creation Defined
Discover how ServiceNow and its ecosystem drive value through partner, ISV, and customer co-creation.
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cloudwars.com/the-servicenow-ai-ecosystem-partner-isv-customer-co-creation-defined/Mastering Cloud ERP Migration: A Comprehensive Guide to D365 Finance and Operations Supply Chain Integrations
Facilitates a successful D365 cloud ERP migration with comprehensive guidance from planning to post-implementation.
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cloudwars.com/cloud/mastering-cloud-erp-migration-a-comprehensive-guide-to-d365-finance-and-operations-supply-chain-integrations/The Innovative Power of IBM’s Partner Ecosystem
Unlocks growth and innovation through IBM's dynamic partner ecosystem using generative AI.
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cloudwars.com/partners-ecosystem/the-innovative-power-of-ibms-partner-ecosystem/Co-Creation and Growth With Professional Services
Enhances professional services with co-creation strategies for growth and innovation.
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cloudwars.com/innovation-leadership/co-creation-and-growth-with-professional-services/HYCU GenAI for SaaS Data Protection
Streamlines SaaS data protection using GenAI and low-code solutions.
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cloudwars.com/cybersecurity/report-hycu-taps-genai-partners-ecosystem-for-saas-data-protection/Automation Products Defining the Cloud Wars in 2024
Identifies key automation products influencing cloud strategies in 2024.
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cloudwars.com/cloud/report-5-automation-products-defining-the-cloud-wars-in-2024/Market segments
Market size by segment
Growth potential (CAGR)
Cloud provider positioning and partner ecosystems
Analysis and rankings that compare cloud providers and examine partner, ISV, and vendor ecosystems to inform vendor selection and partnership strategies.
Products: Cloud Wars Top 10 Reports, The Innovative Power of IBM’s Partner Ecosystem, The ServiceNow AI Ecosystem: Partner, ISV, & Customer Co-Creation Defined, Co-Creation and Growth With Professional Services
Intelligent process automation
Automation that combines agentic reasoning, workflow orchestration, and integrations to automate end-to-end business processes such as IT service management, sales operations, and procurement.
Products: Automation Products Defining the Cloud Wars in 2024
Cloud backup and recovery
Automated cloud backups, granular restores, encryption, and compliance-focused data protection for SaaS applications and databases to ensure business continuity and regulatory retention.
Products: HYCU GenAI for SaaS Data Protection
Supply chain visibility and orchestration
Platforms that provide real-time visibility, collaboration, and orchestration across global supply networks to improve resilience and performance.
Products: SAP Business Network: A B2B Trading Partner Platform for Resilient Supply Chains
Cloud ERP migration and adoption
Migration and adoption services that deliver fixed-fee cloud ERP upgrades with industry best practices, onboarding support, and satisfaction guarantees.
Products: Mastering Cloud ERP Migration: A Comprehensive Guide to D365 Finance and Operations Supply Chain Integrations
More information about our offering
Cloud Wars Top 10 Reports
Cloud Wars Top 10 reports focus on major cloud providers, offering executive insights and vendor positioning within the cloud market, including AWS, ServiceNow, and Workday. Each report includes a downloadable analysis, executive overviews, vendor comparisons, and market dynamics specific to the service provider.
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- Access Comprehensive InsightsDownload the reports to get detailed insights into competitive standings and strategic positioning of top providers.
- Understand Market DynamicsThe overviews highlight market positions, helping executives make informed decisions.
- Benchmark Against CompetitorsCompare offerings and performance with leading cloud providers, aiding in strategic planning.
SAP Business Network: A B2B Trading Partner Platform for Resilient Supply Chains
SAP Business Network transforms fragmented supply chains into intelligent ecosystems. By managing over $6 trillion in annual commerce, it offers visibility, agility, and collaboration, enhancing decision-making and customer outcomes through advanced AI and ERP integration.
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- Enables Data-Driven DecisionsUtilizes vast datasets to improve decision-making accuracy and execution speed, boosting overall competitiveness.
- Improves ResponsivenessEnsures businesses have real-time insights into supply chain dynamics, enabling timely responses to disruptions.
- Streamlines OperationsFacilitates seamless data flow and visibility across systems, reducing operational silos and enhancing process efficiency.
- Drives Sustainable GrowthEmpowers businesses to scale effectively by providing the tools to adapt and respond to changing market conditions.
- Enhances Partner RelationshipsCreates a collaborative ecosystem that nurtures strategic partnerships, improving negotiation outcomes and supply chain resilience.
The ServiceNow AI Ecosystem: Partner, ISV, & Customer Co-Creation Defined
Guidebook analyzing the role of the ServiceNow platform in GenAI use cases and the dynamics of partner, ISV, and customer co-creation.
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- Enhance Collaborative ValueGuided strategies empower stakeholders to leverage GenAI effectively, maximizing joint outcomes.
- Comprehensive Ecosystem InsightsIn-depth insights reveal how collaborators enhance the platform's AI capabilities, enabling superior solutions.
- Understand Platform DynamicsDetailed exploration of functionalities showcases how GenAI enhances productivity and efficiency.
- Showcase Success StoriesReal-life applications demonstrate tangible benefits, inspiring confidence in GenAI deployment strategies.
Mastering Cloud ERP Migration: A Comprehensive Guide to D365 Finance and Operations Supply Chain Integrations
Guidebook detailing planning, preparation, implementation, and post-migration considerations for Dynamics 365 cloud ERP migrations.
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- Facilitates Smooth ImplementationDetailed strategies and practical advice ensure a successful migration that aligns with business goals.
- Streamlines Migration PlanningGuides users through critical planning stages, ensuring all business needs are considered in the migration process.
- Ensures Compliance and SecurityGuidelines on maintaining data security and adhering to regulations throughout the migration process.
- Enhances User AdoptionProvides strategies for training staff and maintaining system use to maximize the ROI of the migration.
- Learn from ExpertsAccess to real-world experiences helps mitigate risks associated with cloud ERP transitions, leading to better outcomes.
The Innovative Power of IBM’s Partner Ecosystem
Cloud Wars report exploring IBM’s partner ecosystem and how generative AI accelerates development and innovation within partnerships.
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- Accelerate DevelopmentGenerative AI enhances collaboration and speeds up innovation, enabling timely project execution.
- Transform PartnershipsShifts in partnership strategies lead to improved alignment and synergy for market expansion.
- Achieve Measurable ROIPartnerships facilitate better resource allocation and operational efficiencies that directly enhance ROI.
- Enhance Strategic CollaborationUtilizing a robust ecosystem fosters shared innovation and accelerates growth trajectories.
Co-Creation and Growth With Professional Services
Professional services guidebook analyzing how co-creation with customers drives growth, aided by AI and cloud technologies.
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- Drives Sustainable Growth StrategiesProvides insights on expanding service offerings through innovation and effective collaboration with customers.
- Fosters Collaborative InnovationsEncourages partnerships with clients to develop tailored solutions that meet specific needs and drive mutual success.
- Enhances Service Delivery EfficiencyUtilizes AI and cloud technologies to streamline operations and improve service reliability.
- Enhances Project EfficiencyImplements resource management strategies to ensure projects are staffed with the right skills and expertise.
- Optimizes Technology UtilizationPresents strategies for implementing the latest technologies to enhance operational effectiveness and client engagement.
HYCU GenAI for SaaS Data Protection
Cybersecurity report detailing how HYCU uses GenAI with a partner ecosystem to simplify SaaS data protection through innovative integrations.
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- Enhances Protection Using AIUtilizes generative AI to offer advanced protection mechanisms tailored for safeguarding SaaS environments.
- Simplifies IntegrationsEnables users to integrate data protection solutions into existing workflows without requiring extensive coding expertise.
- Expands Protection NetworkCollaborates with an established partner network to enhance and diversify data protection strategies.
Automation Products Defining the Cloud Wars in 2024
Cloud Wars report highlighting five automation products expected to shape 2024, with vendor perspectives and use cases.
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- Showcases Leading Automation ProductsHighlighting crucial automation products that shape strategies and drive efficiencies for customers in 2024.
- Offers Detailed Use CasesIncludes relevant use cases showcasing how each product is applied effectively in real-world scenarios.
- Analyzes Market DynamicsExamines trends and shifts in cloud automation that are influencing vendor strategies and product offerings for 2024.
Sources
Methodology and sourcing behind the figures and links shown above.
Cloud provider positioning and partner ecosystems
Estimate focuses on the partner-facing portion of the cloud market. Using the cited industry figure that global cloud infrastructure is roughly US$383B (current year) with 34.7% transacted by partners yields ~US$133B in partner-transacted infrastructure. Growth potential is aligned to published cloud infrastructure forecasts (DataM: CAGR 12.08%); Omdia’s forecast of a US$267B generative/agentic-AI services opportunity by 2030 indicates additional upside for partner services and ecosystems.
- Cloud infrastructure will reach $383 billion this year but only 34.7% was transacted by partners in 2024.
- Cloud Infrastructure Market is valued at US$ 294.99 billion in 2025... CAGR (2026-2035) 12.08%.
- Omdia has forecasted a services opportunity tied to generative and agentic AI of US$267 billion by 2030.
Intelligent process automation
Primary estimate uses ResearchAndMarkets (GlobeNewswire) reporting the global Intelligent Process Automation market at US$51.8B in 2024 and a 5.9% CAGR to US$72.9B by 2030. Alternative industry reports in the results show higher short-term CAGRs (Technavio ~16.4% for 2024–2029; a LinkedIn summary cites 12.3% for 2026–2033), reflecting methodological differences and faster-growth scenarios for services/near-term forecasts.
- The global market was valued at US$51.8 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$72.9 Billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.9%.
- Market is forecasted to grow by USD 17175.2 million during 2024-2029, accelerating at a CAGR of 16.4% during the forecast period.
- Projected annual growth rate of 12.3% CAGR from 2026 to 2033 for Intelligent Process Automation services.
Cloud backup and recovery
Estimated cloud backup & recovery revenue ~USD 6.99B (2025) using cloud-specific reports (Fortune, MRFR). Growth potential (CAGR ~13%) is a midpoint of cloud-specific forecasts (MRFR ~12.6%) and broader backup forecasts (TBRC ~14.3%), while larger “data backup & recovery” reports (~USD 15–16B in 2025) indicate a bigger total-addressable market that includes on‑premises solutions.
- 2024 Market Size $5.43 Billion; 2025 Market Size $6.11 Billion; CAGR (2025-2035) 12.59%.
- Global cloud backup market size was valued at USD 6.99 billion in 2025; CAGR 24.86% (report projection period).
- Data Backup And Recovery market size reached $16.48 billion in 2025; expected $32.24 billion in 2030 at CAGR 14.3%.
- Global data backup and recovery market size around USD 15.7 billion in 2025; expected CAGR ~10.3% to 2032.
- Global Data Backup and Recovery Market valued at USD 7.38 Billion in 2026; expected USD 17.11 Billion by 2035, CAGR 9.8%.
Supply chain visibility and orchestration
Primary estimate based on Market Research Future (MRFR) which reports a 2024 market size of ~$3.17B and a 2025–2035 CAGR of 10.79%. A second industry projection (MarketSizeAndTrends via LinkedIn) shows a higher 2024 estimate ($4.2B) and CAGR (~14.8%), indicating a plausible range. I selected the MRFR figure as the primary conservative estimate because it provides an explicit 2024 baseline and a multi-year CAGR for the visibility software segment.
Cloud ERP migration and adoption
Estimate derived from published cloud ERP market baselines (TrendX: $64.84B in 2025) and MRFR component splits showing solutions 71.5% / services ~28.5% in 2025. Applying 28.5% services share to the 2025 market gives ~USD 18.5B services revenue; migration & adoption (fixed-fee upgrades, onboarding, satisfaction-guarantees) are a subset of services — assumed ≈50% of services (implementation, migration, change management), yielding ~USD 9.2B, rounded to USD 10.0B. Growth potential uses MRFR’s services CAGR (23.1% through 2035) as the expected CAGR for migration and adoption services, which typically grow faster than solution subscription revenue during heavy migration waves.
- Cloud Wars
- Cloud Wars Top 10 Reports
- SAP Business Network: A B2B Trading Partner Platform for Resilient Supply Chains
- The ServiceNow AI Ecosystem: Partner, ISV, & Customer Co-Creation Defined
- Mastering Cloud ERP Migration: A Comprehensive Guide to D365 Finance and Operations Supply Chain Integrations
- The Innovative Power of IBM’s Partner Ecosystem
- Co-Creation and Growth With Professional Services
- HYCU GenAI for SaaS Data Protection
- Automation Products Defining the Cloud Wars in 2024
- Cloud infrastructure will reach $383 billion this year but only 34.7% was transacted by partners in 2024.
- Cloud Infrastructure Market is valued at US$ 294.99 billion in 2025... CAGR (2026-2035) 12.08%.
- Omdia has forecasted a services opportunity tied to generative and agentic AI of US$267 billion by 2030.
- The global market was valued at US$51.8 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$72.9 Billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.9%.
- Market is forecasted to grow by USD 17175.2 million during 2024-2029, accelerating at a CAGR of 16.4% during the forecast period.
- Projected annual growth rate of 12.3% CAGR from 2026 to 2033 for Intelligent Process Automation services.
- 2024 Market Size $5.43 Billion; 2025 Market Size $6.11 Billion; CAGR (2025-2035) 12.59%.
- Global cloud backup market size was valued at USD 6.99 billion in 2025; CAGR 24.86% (report projection period).
- Data Backup And Recovery market size reached $16.48 billion in 2025; expected $32.24 billion in 2030 at CAGR 14.3%.
- Global data backup and recovery market size around USD 15.7 billion in 2025; expected CAGR ~10.3% to 2032.
- Global Data Backup and Recovery Market valued at USD 7.38 Billion in 2026; expected USD 17.11 Billion by 2035, CAGR 9.8%.
- 2024 Market Size $ 3.169 USD Billion; CAGR (2025 - 2035) 10.79%.
- projected to grow from USD 4.2 billion in 2024 to 12.67 Billion USD by 2033, registering a CAGR of 14.8%.
- 2025 Market Size (Base Year)$64.84 Bn
- Solutions led the Cloud ERP Market with a 71.5% component share in 2025; Services are projected to expand at a 23.1% CAGR through 2035
- Cloud ERP market to surpass $202 billion in 2030; grow from $36 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 19%
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