Forrester Wave: Public Cloud Platforms Q3 2026 Overview | Softprom
News | 15.09.2026
Independent research firm Forrester has released its report, The Forrester Wave™: Public Cloud Platforms, Q3 2026. The evaluation analyzes leading public cloud providers against a structured framework covering current offerings, market strategy, and customer feedback.
The research focuses heavily on platform readiness for artificial intelligence workloads, scalable data pipelines, enterprise security, and multi-cloud compatibility.
Softprom Portfolio Vendors Included in the Report
The following vendors from our broader portfolio appear in this research
- Akamai Technologies;
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Key Technological Market Trends
Forrester analysts highlight several primary technical vectors driving cloud adoption:
- Native integration of infrastructure designed for artificial intelligence and machine learning model deployment;
- Advanced data pipeline architectures and data lakes for real-time analytics;
- Expansion of edge computing capabilities to reduce latency for global applications;
- Enhanced workload portability and compliance with stringent data sovereignty standards.
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Detailed Analysis of Active Regional Partners (By Report Ranking)
Google Cloud is positioned in the Leaders category. Notably, it earned a double halo distinction as a "Customer Favorite" based on user feedback. The platform demonstrates outstanding capabilities for AI workloads, big data processing, and Kubernetes orchestration. Its global network infrastructure makes it a top-tier choice for complex enterprise deployments.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services holds a strong position in the Leaders category, reflecting its comprehensive strategy and expansive service portfolio. AWS provides unmatched depth in infrastructure services, database management solutions, and high-availability architecture necessary for mission-critical enterprise applications.
Global Market Players
The report also evaluates other international cloud platforms, such as Akamai Technologies (positioned in Contenders), alongside Microsoft, Alibaba Cloud, Oracle, IBM, Tencent Cloud, OVHcloud, and Vultr.
Softprom offers expertise and alternative architecture consulting for multi-cloud deployments across global markets.
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Business Value and ROI of Public Cloud Adoption
Deploying public cloud platforms validated by Forrester delivers clear financial and operational advantages:
- Cost Efficiency: Transitioning from rigid capital expenditure (CAPEX) to flexible operational expenditure (OPEX) models;
- Accelerated Time-to-Market: Decreasing deployment cycles for new enterprise software applications from months to days;
- Operational Resilience: Ensuring high availability SLAs and automated disaster recovery across geographically redundant regions;
- Scalability: Dynamically adjusting compute capacity to match fluctuating business demand without over-provisioning infrastructure.
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