TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global Cloud-based Enterprise Content Management market to grow at a CAGR of 24.3 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the need for reduced total cost of ownership. The Global Cloud-based Enterprise Content Management market has also been witnessing an emerging hybrid approach to cloud solutions. However, concern over data security could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.

Understanding the Mobile Cloud Conundrum

Until recently, cloud computing has been thought of within the context of the evolution of the Web and PC. In 2011, we are seeing a paradigm shift in business models, with mobile becoming a key feature in cloud computing conundrum.

Mobile cloud has the potential to change the life of consumers and enterprises beyond what can be conceived today. We believe that the size of the mobile cloud market is poised to reach over $45 billion by 2016.

Microsoft has announced another big win for its cloud version of Office, Office 365.

This time it's a 100,000-seat deal with the State of Texas.

This follows news in recent months of a 600,000-seat contract with the Department of Veterans, a 200,000-seat contract with Toyota, and various other deals.