Insights from CloudFest 2025 on AI and Cloud Infrastructure

This report presents insights gathered from the CloudFest event held in Europa-Park, Germany, focusing on cloud infrastructure and AI adoption trends for 2025. The Solidigm team conducted a survey among attendees to assess the current state of cloud computing and its future direction. The findings indicate a strong demand for both cloud and edge computing, driven by the increasing integration of AI technologies. Notably, 43% of respondents anticipate significant growth in cloud computing, while 40% expect growth in edge computing as well. The report highlights that delivering AI workload performance is a primary concern for operators, with 35% identifying it as the most pressing requirement. Additionally, energy efficiency remains a critical challenge, with 30% of participants citing it as a top issue. The document also discusses the need for modernization of data pipelines to support AI workloads, with over 55% of operators indicating that current infrastructure is inadequate for upcoming demands. The report concludes with expectations for continued innovation in cloud technologies and infrastructure solutions.