Hyperscalers such as AWS, Oracle, Microsoft, Alibaba, SAP and Google are boosting their investments in the Middle East as Covid-19 has given a boost to digital transformation.
Real opportunity for providers comes from growth in cloud-adjacent technology markets such as edge, 5G and AI, as CIOs look to invest in technologies that address their complex and emerging use cases
Indian respondents appear enthusiastic about new and emerging technologies and are more likely than the global average to have smartwatches (24%, versus 20%), and virtual reality headsets (10%, against 7%).