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Platform as a Service (PaaS)

Platform as a service (PaaS) is a fast-growing core layer of the cloud computing architecture. The market for PaaS offerings is changing rapidly, and its evolution will affect the future of all users and vendors in enterprise software markets. The research listed here reflects Gartner's current view of the PaaS market, its development trends, the current and emerging vendor offerings, and the best practices for the IT organizations and independent software vendors.

FEATURED RESEARCH

PaaS 2012: Tactical Risks and Strategic Rewards

Platform as a service is a core layer of the cloud computing architecture. The market for PaaS offerings is changing rapidly, and its evolution will affect the future of all users and vendors in enterprise software markets.

Gartner Analyst Yefim Natis suggests that now is the time to begin evaluating how PaaS offerings can fit into your overall IT strategy.
 

PLATFORM AS A SERVICE AND CLOUD COMPUTING RESEARCH

 

The Cloud PaaS Big Picture

 

Platform as a Service: Definition, Taxonomy and Vendor Landscape, 2011

9 May 2011

Application infrastructure (middleware) is an essential enabling technology for business applications, whether deployed on- or off-premises. This research looks at the segmentation and emerging trends in application infrastructure for cloud computing, also known as cloud platform as a service.

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