After two decades of data pointing to business efficiencies, cost benefits, and competitive advantages, a large portion of the business community has begun to adopt cloud computing technology. According to a study conducted by the International Data Group, 69% of businesses are already using cloud technology in some capacity, and 18% have plans to implement cloud-computing solutions in the near future. According to another report, businesses that invest in big data, cloud, mobility, and security grow revenue up to 53% faster than their competitors.