IDC: Economic crisis to bolster cloud computing Archives Published: October 21, 2008 Reading time: Less than 1 min. FacebookXWhatsAppLinkedinEmail The current economic crisis in the U.S. may have a silver lining for IT companies that invest in cloud computing, as it will contribute to significant growth in that sector over the next five years, according to research firm IDC. FacebookXWhatsAppLinkedinEmail Related articles Dawn Foods SAP S/4HANA Integration Improves Finance Operations Wired September 2, 2026 Awan Distribution And Rapid7 Discuss Future Of Cybersecurity Through Exposure Management Session Channel & Partners September 2, 2026 Awan Distribution, H3C And Starcom Host Hands On Enablement Workshop For MSR 2600 Series Routers Channel & Partners September 2, 2026 Platinum Pharmaceuticals Completes SAP S4HANA MRP Go Live To Strengthen Operations Wired September 2, 2026