1) Hybrid cloud will enter the hype cycle as enterprises cross the process chasm between private and public clouds and data centers.
2) Amazon will experience intense pricing and functionality competition and hybrid cloud leadership will be up for grabs.
3) Retail colocation players who do not embrace hybrid cloud operating models will face margin pressures and will cede market leadership to those who do embrace and thrive on hybrid cloud.
4) Debates about public versus private cloud will be rendered meaningless.
5) There will be a flood of hybrid cloud startups and extreme “hybrid cloud” makeovers.
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