The healthcare industry is rapidly evolving due to the proliferation of mobile devices, electronic medical records and other digital tools that can support remote connectivity without impairing collaboration or overall operations.

As individuals become more familiar with the cloud on a personal level, they will be more inclined to use the technology in the workplace, improving operations, productivity and cost-saving capabilities.

As the private sector makes its way to the cloud, organizations of all sizes are beginning to recognize how the technology can introduce company-specific benefits that will differentiate firms from rivals.

The cloud is quickly gaining momentum in the private and public landscape, as decision-makers around the world recognize the cloud for its flexible qualities and its ability to provide remote access to mission-critical resources.

The ongoing adoption of cloud services in the private sector is changing how organizations recognize the technology's ability to meet long-term corporate demands.

The communication landscape has changed during the last several years, as employees are no longer bound to use only the traditional business phone system when interacting with clients, colleagues and partners.

The advent of cloud services, social networking and big data are pushing the enterprise into what Deloitte is calling the "post-digital" era.

Cloud services continue to gain traction in the private sector, especially as decision-makers look for innovative ways to gain a competitive advantage over rival firms.

While the cloud has gained significant momentum in the last several years, 2013 will be when it truly takes off, largely driven by the ongoing need for businessesto reduce expenses in today's macroeconomic crisis and the demand for an efficient way to manage the big data phenomenon.

Throughout 2012, service providers made adjustments to their offerings to help companies of all sizes approach and adopt the cloud with fewer complications.