Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/10/2014 -- Cloud computing is the use of computing resources that are delivered to external customers with the help of internet technologies. When a company moves to a cloud-based service model it is moving away from a traditional capital expenditure model to an operating expenditure model. Cloud computing offers its services through three fundamental models, namely SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS. SaaS is a model through which software applications, databases, or other data are made available to a customer through the use of the internet. IaaS is the provision of computing infrastructures with the help of internet technologies. PaaS is the delivery of a computing platform. Cloud computing is a model of preference for various enterprises in South Africa.

TechNavio's analysts forecast the Cloud Computing market in South Africa will grow at a CAGR of 19.21 percent over the period 2013-2018.

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The Cloud computing market in South Africa can be segmented into three divisions: SaaS, Paas and IaaS. To calculate the market size, the report considers revenue generated from SaaS, IaaS and PaaS.

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TechNavio's report, the Cloud Computing Market in South Africa 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report focuses on South Africa; it also covers the Cloud Computing market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key Vendors

- Amazon Web Services Inc.
- Google Inc.
- IBM Corp.
- Microsoft Corp.
- Rackspace Hosting Inc.
- Salesforce.com Inc.
- SAP AG
- Verizon Communications Inc.

Other Prominent Vendors

- Aalto
- Gijima
- Pamoja Ltd.
- Dimension Data Holdings

Key Market Driver

- Evolution of Data Centre Market in South Africa.
- For a full, detailed list, view our report.

Key Market Challenge

- Data Security Concerns.
- For a full, detailed list, view our report.

Key Market Trend

- Entry of Foreign Cloud Services Providers.
- For a full, detailed list, view our report.

Key Questions Answered in this Report

- What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be?
- What are the key market trends?
- What is driving this market?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in this market space?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

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Companies Mentioned in this Report: Amazon Web Services Inc., Google Inc., IBM Corp., Microsoft Corp., Rackspace Hosting Inc., Salesforce.com Inc., SAP AG, Verizon Communications Inc., Aalto, Gijima, Pamoja Ltd., Dimension Data Holdings

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