The data suggests that some technologies, such as blockchain and edge computing, are straightforward for all companies to implement. But the Hybrid Cloud Leaders are excelling at implementing technologies across the board.

Miao Song, Global Chief Information Officer at GLP, says embedding emerging technology in the business is a positive step.

“In the end, whether it’s AI, machine learning, RPA or blockchain, the technology has to solve the business challenges,” she says. “For example, a pharma company uses AI machine learning to analyze their data, and also to run clinical trials.”

Tetsuya li, Deputy Head of Infrastructure and Solution Sales Unit, Global Solution Business at Fujitsu, says his company is experimenting with emerging technology in the cloud.

“On our part, we are trying to develop supercomputing and would like to bring it closer to cloud,” he says. “We are migrating supercomputer technology onto the cloud, and Fujitsu has experts who are skilled in this. We also have people who have strong skills in developing the cloud. They have been releasing products and services in these respective areas. We would like to merge these groups to enable the creation of new products and services.”