The public cloud market is significantly growing due to enterprises’ pursuit of digital transformation, innovation, and operational resilience. Microsoft Azure has effectively addressed this demand through strategic investments in generative AI (in collaboration with OpenAI), industry-tailored cloud offerings, Microsoft Fabric for data, and robust security capabilities. As Azure’s portfolio expands, enterprises are turning to specialized Azure service providers to lead cloud migration efforts and drive ongoing optimization. These partners bring key expertise in cost efficiency, resource management, and cloud-native development, enabling organizations to maximize their Azure investments’ value. In response to evolving enterprise needs, Azure service providers are enhancing their go-to-market approaches, earning certifications and specializations, and building proprietary Azure-aligned IP. Their close collaboration with Microsoft allows them to deliver industry-specific, high-impact solutions that strengthen operations and unlock new growth opportunities. In this report, we assess 29 cloud service providers featured in the Microsoft Azure Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024 and categorize them as Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants based on their capabilities and offerings. Each profile offers a comprehensive picture of the provider’s operational overview, delivery presence, solutions on offer, investments, and market success.

AI’s rapid evolution demands purpose-built computing infrastructure that balances cost-efficiency, scalability, and high performance. Training deep learning models requires massive computational power, pushing traditional hardware’s limits. Cloud providers and enterprises are seeking cost-effective yet robust solutions to train increasingly complex models while optimizing energy consumption and reducing latency. As enterprises increasingly adopt AI-driven solutions, cloud providers are taking the lead in innovation to meet these growing demands. Cloud providers such as AWS have been at the forefront of this transformation, investing heavily in custom AI chips to enhance deep learning training and inference capabilities. AWS’ Trainium and Inferentia stand out as powerful, cost-effective alternatives to conventional hardware. These chips enable organizations to scale AI applications seamlessly, reduce dependency on expensive third-party hardware, and enhance performance across cloud-based machine learning workflows. In this report, we explore the potential of Trainium2, an AWS chip launched at re:Invent 2024, examining its key features, including cost efficiency, ease of integration into different environments, and security and privacy concerns. We also provide insights into its market positioning, key benefits, and broader implications for enterprises. Scope All industries and geographies Contents In this report, we: Provide an overview of the Trainium2 chip that AWS launched at their re:Invent 2024 event Examine its current positioning and alignment in the AI infrastructure market Explore its specifications, benefits, and challenges

As AWS evolves, there is a growing demand for AWS providers that can ensure smooth cloud migrations. These providers are essential to transform and manage AWS environments, focusing on managing costs, providing skilled resources, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to create business value. Their strong partnerships with AWS also allow for customized solutions that cater to specific industry requirements, improve operational efficiency, and foster innovation. AWS providers are intensifying their joint go-to-market strategies, enhancing their accreditations and competencies, and developing proprietary AWS-focused innovations and solutions. This strategic advance continues to solidify their strong position in the market. In this report, we assess 31 AWS providers featured in the AWS Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024 and categorize them as Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants based on their capabilities and offerings. Scope All industries and geographies The assessment is based on Everest Group’s annual RFI process for the calendar year 2024, interactions with leading AWS providers, client reference checks, and ongoing analysis of the cloud services market Contents In this report, we examine: The market impact and vision and capabilities of 31 providers with AWS expertise Providers’ key strengths and limitations Enterprise sourcing considerations Membership(s) Cloud and Infrastructure Services Sourcing and Vendor Management

The public cloud market is growing substantially, fueled by enterprises' increasing demands for digital transformation, innovation, and operational resilience. Microsoft Azure has leveraged this trend, boosting its uptake through investments in advanced technologies such as generative AI in collaboration with OpenAI, tailored industry cloud solutions, data management (including Microsoft Fabric), and enhanced security measures. Enterprises are turning to Azure service providers to assist with smooth cloud migrations and enhance their cloud setups. These providers deliver essential services in managing costs, optimizing resources, and fostering cloud-native development, enabling businesses to fully utilize Azure's capabilities to spur growth and innovation. To adapt to these growing demands, Azure service providers are intensifying their market approach, broadening their certifications and specializations, and crafting Azure-centered IP. Their close partnerships with Microsoft allow them to offer customized, sector-specific solutions that boost operational efficiency and open new paths to create business value. In this report, we assess 29 Microsoft Azure service providers featured in the Microsoft Azure Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024 and categorize them as Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants based on their capabilities and offerings. Scope All industries and geographies The assessment is based on Everest Group’s annual RFI process for the calendar year 2024, interactions with leading Microsoft Azure service providers, client reference checks, and ongoing analysis of the cloud services market Contents In this report, we examine: The market impact and vision and capabilities of 29 providers with expertise in Microsoft Azure services Providers’ key strengths and limitations Enterprise sourcing considerations Membership(s) Cloud and Infrastructure Services Sourcing and Vendor Management

The public cloud market is rapidly growing, driven by enterprises' heightened focus on digital transformation, scalability, and resilience to thrive in a competitive business environment. Google Cloud has become a prominent participant, capitalizing on its comprehensive technology offerings, including cutting-edge data analytics and AI/ML capabilities, to address evolving enterprise needs. With tools such as BigQuery and Vertex AI, along with its commitment to open-source frameworks, Google Cloud is a top choice for organizations focused on data-centric innovation and environmental sustainability. As the landscape evolves, more enterprises are engaging with Google Cloud service providers to facilitate smooth cloud integration, cost optimization, and cloud-native development. These providers enable organizations to fully leverage Google Cloud, providing specialized expertise in migration, automation, and scalability and delivering industry-specific insights directly aligned with client objectives. To meet these growing demands, Google Cloud providers are expanding their service offerings by acquiring advanced certifications, creating unique tools tailored for Google Cloud, and reinforcing their partnerships with Google. In this report, we assess 26 Google Cloud service providers featured in the Google Cloud Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024 and categorize them as Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants based on their capabilities and offerings. Scope All industries and geographies The assessment is based on Everest Group’s annual RFI process for the calendar year 2024, interactions with leading Google Cloud service providers, client reference checks, and ongoing analysis of the cloud services market Contents In this report, we examine: The market impact and vision and capabilities of 26 providers with expertise in Google Cloud services The providers’ key strengths and limitations Enterprise sourcing considerations Membership(s) Cloud and Infrastructure Services Google Cloud Sourcing and Vendor Management

Current macroeconomic uncertainty and intense competition are compelling enterprises to become more agile to stay ahead of the curve. Most organizations are pursuing transformation initiatives to build efficient and scalable IT ecosystems. To support these efforts, enterprises seek solutions that enhance productivity and enable faster time-to-market. As a result, they are turning to technology providers to lead the transformation, utilizing next-generation technologies such as generative AI and hyperautomation to boost productivity and strengthen business resilience. In response to this growing demand, numerous technology providers have entered the market. However, with many overlapping solutions, each offering its own set of features and integrations, it becomes challenging for enterprises to select the right tool. The ProdTech Trailblazer report evaluates technology providers driving productivity efficiency in IT services. This report assesses 15 providers, with an in-depth analysis of five providers each in application modernization, API management, and SaaS management platforms. These providers offer solutions that address various use cases in building a robust IT landscape, positioning them as ProdTech Trailblazers for 2024. Scope All industries and geographies This report is based on Everest Group’s interactions with leading technology providers in application modernization, API management, and SaaS management Contents In this report, we: Evaluate 15 technology providers, including five key providers each in application modernization, API management, and SaaS management platforms Provide an overview of each provider's capabilities and relevant use cases Provide featured technology providers’ detailed profiles, including Everest Group’s point of view Membership(s) Application Services Cloud and Infrastructure Services Cybersecurity Digital Workplace Sourcing and Vendor Management

Enterprises are increasingly adopting cloud services to achieve growth, enhance customer experience, and improve efficiency. The shift in cloud investments has transitioned from digital enablement to a sharper focus on driving business growth and generating value. Enterprises are adopting multicloud and hybrid cloud strategies to maximize revenue-generating opportunities, opting for hyperscalers’ best-of-breed offerings to serve their business objectives. Microsoft Azure’s expertise and tailored services play a vital role in helping enterprises extract maximum value from cloud-based applications, driving differentiation and growth. Azure competes strongly with AWS, attracting enterprises of all sectors and sizes. Its focus on innovation, strategic partnerships, and cutting-edge technologies, such as data engineering and generative AI, enhances its reputation as a reliable and forward-thinking cloud solution. In this report, we examine the Microsoft Azure Cloud services market, including trends, demand drivers, and key enterprise concerns. Additionally, the report outlines the characteristics of engagements with Microsoft Azure Cloud services and explores enterprises’ primary demands and the key factors that enable them to fully leverage Microsoft Azure Cloud adoption. Scope All industries and geographies The analysis is based on Everest Group’s annual RFI process, interactions with leading cloud service providers, client reference checks, enterprise interactions, and an ongoing analysis of the Microsoft Azure Cloud services market Contents In this report, we examine: The trends, demand drivers, and key enterprise concerns in the global Microsoft Azure Cloud services market Enterprises’ top demands on Microsoft Azure Cloud and success enablers Enterprise strategies to gain the most out of their Microsoft Azure Cloud adoption Membership(s) Cloud and Infrastructure Services Sourcing and Vendor Management

Enterprises are increasingly adopting public cloud due to improved hyperscaler services and System Integrator (SI) investments in hyperscaler-specific cloud service and solution portfolios. Google Cloud Platform (GCP) continues to differentiate itself in this regard through its unique offerings of multi-cloud, open-source technology, and workload portability. Integrated delivery and effective management of blended capabilities across core infrastructure, cloud applications, and data on cloud have become vital requirements as businesses migrate to public cloud. Enterprises are seeking SIs across the cloud journey life cycle that offer consulting, infrastructure design/build, cloud modernization, and cloud operating services for individual hyperscaler portfolio segments. At the same time, SIs are investing in a joint go-to-market approach, GCP-specific organization structure, talent development roadmap, GCP-specific solutions and IP, and co-innovation activities with Professional Services Organizations (PSOs) to serve enterprise demands. SIs have also been making organic and inorganic investments to achieve GCP accreditations and competencies. This compendium provides detailed profiles of 26 SIs featured on the System Integration (SI) Capabilities on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2022. Each profile offers a comprehensive view of the GCP SI’s vision and strategy, scope of services offered, enterprise adoption, investments, partnerships, case studies, innovative solutions, and strengths and limitations. The compendium will enable providers to benchmark their capabilities against their peers, while enterprises will be able to assess the providers based on their desired set of capabilities. Scope All industries and geographies The assessment is based on Everest Group’s annual RFI process for the calendar year 2022, interactions with leading GCP SIs, client reference checks, and ongoing analysis of the GCP services market Contents In this report, we evaluate 26 GCP SI profiles and provide the following details: A summary dashboard – market impact and vision and capabilities assessment Key strengths and limitations of SIs A general overview of the provider’s GCP services business – vision, scope of services offered, and adoption across enterprise segments and geographies Key GCP services case studies An overview of the provider’s GCP services investments, key solutions, and partnerships Membership (s) Cloud and Infrastructure Services Sourcing and Vendor Management

Enterprises are increasingly adopting public cloud due to increased hyperscaler services and System Integrator (SI) investments in hyperscaler-specific cloud service and solution portfolios. Google Cloud Platform (GCP) continues to differentiate itself in this regard through its unique offerings of multi-cloud, open-source technology, and workload portability. Integrated delivery and effective management of blended capabilities across core infrastructure, cloud applications, and data on cloud have become vital requirements as businesses migrate to public cloud. Enterprises are seeking SIs across the cloud journey life cycle that offer consulting, infrastructure design/build, cloud modernization, and cloud operating services for individual hyperscaler portfolio segments. Simultaneously, SIs are investing in a joint go-to-market approach, GCP-specific organization structure, talent development roadmap, GCP-specific solutions and IP, and co-innovation activities with Professional Services Organizations (PSOs) to serve enterprise demands. SIs have also been making organic and inorganic investments to achieve GCP accreditations and competencies. In this research, we present detailed assessments of 26 SIs featured on Everest Group’s SI Capabilities on GCP Services PEAK Matrix® and categorize them as Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants based on their capabilities and offerings. Scope All industries and geographies The assessment is based on Everest Group’s annual RFI process for the calendar year 2022, interactions with leading GCP SIs, client reference checks, and ongoing analysis of the Google Cloud services market Contents In this PEAK Matrix® assessment, we: Examine the market impact and vision & capability of 26 SIs focused on Google Cloud services Study each provider’s strengths and limitations Evaluate enterprise sourcing considerations Membership(s) Cloud and Infrastructure Services Sourcing and Vendor Management

Enterprises are growingly adopting public cloud due to increased hyperscaler services and System Integrator (SI) investments in hyperscaler-specific cloud service and solution portfolios. Azure continues to enjoy significant enterprise mindshare and is experiencing increased adoption as the preferred public cloud partner, rapidly closing the gap with AWS. With more enterprises embarking on their public cloud transformation journeys, they are looking for strong SI capabilities across the entire cloud journey life cycle, including consulting, infrastructure design/build, cloud modernization, and cloud operate services, for individual hyperscaler portfolio segments. SIs are investing in an industry-cloud-focused joint go-to-market strategy with Azure, an Azure-specific organization structure, Azure-focused solutions and IP, and co-innovation activities to serve enterprise demands. In this research, we present detailed profiles of 31 SIs featured on the System Integration Capabilities on Microsoft Azure PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2022. Each profile offers a comprehensive picture of the Microsoft Azure SI’s vision and strategy, scope of services offered, enterprise adoption, investments, partnerships, case studies, innovative solutions, as well as strengths and limitations. Scope All industries and geographies The assessment is based on Everest Group’s annual RFI process for the calendar year 2022, interactions with leading Azure SIs, client reference checks, and an ongoing analysis of the Azure cloud services market Contents This report features 31 Microsoft Azure service provider profiles, each of which includes: A summary dashboard – market impact as well as vision and capability assessment Strengths and limitations of the SI A general overview of the provider’s Microsoft Azure services business – vision, scope of services offered, and adoption across enterprise segments and geographies Key Microsoft Azure services case studies An overview of the integrator’s Microsoft Azure services investments, key solutions, and partnerships Membership (s) Cloud and Infrastructure Services Sourcing and Vendor Management