{"id":51473,"date":"2026-02-13T05:17:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T05:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/?p=51473"},"modified":"2026-02-19T09:30:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T09:30:42","slug":"cloud-hosting-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/cloud-hosting-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Cloud Hosting and Cloud Computing Statistics You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-highlights\"><strong>Key highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discover how cloud computing powers modern website infrastructure, helping businesses scale, cut costs and deliver faster digital experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore key <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/hosting\/cloud\">cloud hosting<\/a> trends, including hybrid and multi-cloud growth and rising global spending driven by AI workloads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn how agencies can improve cloud ROI by reducing waste, managing multi-site costs and adopting smarter FinOps practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See how cloud infrastructure strengthens resilience, security and uptime during traffic spikes and critical events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand which industries lead cloud adoption and why hybrid strategies support flexibility, protection and continuity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloud computing is a technology that enables users to access computing resources, such as servers, storage and applications instead of relying on on-premise hardware. It provides a flexible, scalable and cost-effective foundation for businesses and agencies that need reliable infrastructure to power websites, applications and digital experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s business landscape, cloud infrastructure underpins everything from eCommerce stores to high-traffic content platforms. As data volumes grow and customer expectations for speed increase, organizations must be able to scale resources quickly, maintain performance during traffic spikes and deploy updates without disruption. Cloud computing makes that possible. It removes hardware constraints and enables faster provisioning, improved resilience and more predictable operational costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s examine some key cloud computing and cloud hosting statistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cloud-hosting-statistics-market-growth-and-cloud-computing-trends\"><strong>Cloud hosting statistics: Market growth and cloud computing trends<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Total global data storage is expected to surpass <a href=\"https:\/\/cybersecurityventures.com\/the-world-will-store-200-zettabytes-of-data-by-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">200 zettabytes,<\/a> with 50% (100 zettabytes) stored in the cloud.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1062879\/worldwide-cloud-storage-of-corporate-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statista<\/a> reports that approximately 60% of the world&#8217;s corporate data is stored in the cloud.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worldwide public cloud end-user spending will reach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2024-11-19-gartner-forecasts-worldwide-public-cloud-end-user-spending-to-total-723-billion-dollars-in-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$723.4 billion<\/a>, marking a 21.5% YoY growth, driven by AI integration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hybrid cloud models, which combine public and private deployments, are employed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortinet.com\/resources\/reports\/cloud-security\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">54% of organizations in 2025<\/a> for flexibility and control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloud spending is expected to increase by <a href=\"https:\/\/info.flexera.com\/CM-REPORT-State-of-the-Cloud\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">28% in 2025<\/a>, while organizations overspend their budgets by an average of 17%.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan and China) public cloud spending will hit <a href=\"https:\/\/my.idc.com\/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prAP53239725\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$250 billion in 2025<\/a>, growing at a 14.2% CAGR through 2028.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cloud hosting statistics: Spending, optimization and ROI trends in 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cloud infrastructure services spending is projected to reach <a href=\"https:\/\/my.idc.com\/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS53284225\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$271.5 billion in 2025<\/a>, growing 33.3% year-over-year, driven by increasing AI demands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated cloud infrastructure investments are forecasted to reach <a href=\"https:\/\/my.idc.com\/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS53284225\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$57.8 billion in 2025<\/a>, up 71.8% due to the surge in specialized AI computing.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloud system infrastructure services (IaaS) spending is forecasted to reach $211.9 billion in 2025, representing a 24.8% increase from 2024. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2024-11-19-gartner-forecasts-worldwide-public-cloud-end-user-spending-to-total-723-billion-dollars-in-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gartner, 2025<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Companies are overshooting their cloud budgets by <a href=\"https:\/\/info.flexera.com\/CM-REPORT-State-of-the-Cloud\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">17% on average in 2025<\/a>, underscoring ongoing challenges in multi-cloud cost forecasting.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2023-11-29-gartner-says-cloud-will-become-a-business-necessity-by-2028\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gartner<\/a> states that by 2028, cloud computing will become an integral component for maintaining market competitiveness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cloud-hosting-and-computing-security-statistics-risks-data-protection-and-solutions-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>Cloud hosting and computing security statistics: Risks, data protection and solutions&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pandasecurity.com\/en\/mediacenter\/cloud-security-encryption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Panda<\/a>, more than half of the companies fail to use encryption or tokenization to safeguard the data stored in the cloud.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One of the major challenges faced by businesses globally in cloud computing is security, as per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexera.com\/blog\/cloud\/cloud-computing-trends-flexera-2023-state-of-the-cloud-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flexera<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On average, a cybercrime costs an organization nearly $13 million, says <a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.accenture.com\/news\/2019\/malware-and-malicious-insiders-accounted-for-one-third-of-all-cybercrime-costs-last-year-according-to-report-from-accenture-and-ponemon-institute\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accenture<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/reports\/data-breach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBM<\/a>, the cost of a data breach was around $4.4 million on average in 2025. IBM further states that ransomware attacks constitute 28% of all attacks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cloud-hosting-computing-statistics-based-on-cloud-waste-nbsp\"><strong>Cloud hosting\/computing statistics based on cloud waste&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flexera reports that 32% of the cloud budget was wasted.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anodot.com\/news-item\/survey-nearly-50-of-businesses-are-struggling-to-control-cloud-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anodot<\/a>\u2018s research states that 54% users believe their main reason of cloud waste is a lack of visibility into cloud usage.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/us\/en\/tech-effect\/cloud\/cloud-business-survey.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PwC<\/a>\u2018s research shows that over half of enterprises are having difficulty seeing cloud ROI.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/capabilities\/mckinsey-digital\/our-insights\/how-cios-and-ctos-can-accelerate-digital-transformations-through-cloud-platforms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">McKinsey<\/a> reports that the average payback period for cloud investment is 1-3 years.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudzero.com\/blog\/cloud-computing-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CloudZero<\/a>, 7 out of 10 companies are unsure about their cloud budget expenditure.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24% of business leaders measure cloud value in terms of faster innovation and delivery, according to PwC.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits of Cloud hosting and computing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cloud computing can increase gross margins and profitability, according to a report from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wipro.com\/content\/dam\/nexus\/en\/landing-page\/pdf\/wipro-fullStride-manufacturing-global-cloud-report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wipro FullStride<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.infosys.com\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2023\/cloud-organizational-growth-transformation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Infosys<\/a> suggests that cloud computing can generate more revenue.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementing cloud computing can help businesses achieve faster time-to-market, as per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/topics\/cloud-computing-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBM<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opsramp.com\/cloud-first-enterprise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OpsRamp<\/a> claims that using cloud computing can reduce startup costs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oracle.com\/cloud\/what-is-cloud-computing\/top-10-benefits-cloud-computing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oracle<\/a> reports that 6 in 10 CxOs believe cloud computing can improve security.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aberdeen.com\/blog-posts\/3-ways-cloud-skyrocket-business-capabilities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aberdeen<\/a> has found that migrating to the cloud enhances business resilience.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opsramp.com\/cloud-first-enterprise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OpsRamp<\/a> also suggests that the cloud boosts flexibility.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.accenture.com\/news\/2020\/cloud-migrations-can-reduce-co2-emissions-by-nearly-60-million-tons-a-year-according-to-new-research-from-accenture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accenture<\/a>, switching to the cloud can reduce carbon emissions by 84%.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cloud-adoption-trends-nbsp\"><strong>Cloud adoption trends&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloud computing continues to expand in 2026 as businesses and agencies rely on it to power websites, applications and digital experiences at scale. Growth is driven by rising infrastructure demand, AI-enabled workloads and the need for faster, more resilient digital environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-hybrid-and-multi-cloud-become-the-standard\"><strong>1. Hybrid and multi-cloud become the standard<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hybrid and multi-cloud strategies are now common as organizations seek flexibility and operational control. Instead of relying on a single environment, teams distribute workloads to balance performance, compliance and cost efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For agencies managing multiple sites or high-traffic projects, this flexibility reduces risk and improves continuity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-scalability-and-performance-drive-adoption\"><strong>2. Scalability and performance drive adoption<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Flexibility remains one of the strongest reasons organizations move to the cloud. Infrastructure can scale up during traffic spikes and adjust as demand stabilizes. This elasticity supports consistent performance without overinvesting in unused capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As digital experiences become revenue-critical, performance and uptime are no longer optional. They directly impact customer trust and business outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-cost-visibility-and-roi-take-priority\"><strong>3. Cost visibility and ROI take priority<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As global cloud spending rises, organizations are placing greater emphasis on cost control and operational oversight. Reducing cloud waste and improving visibility into usage are key to protecting margins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloud adoption in 2026 is not just about growth. It is about scaling responsibly while maintaining efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-security-and-resilience-shape-infrastructure-strategy\"><strong>4. Security and resilience shape infrastructure strategy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Security investments continue to grow alongside adoption. Encryption, access controls and proactive monitoring are now baseline expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, resilience has become central to infrastructure planning. Agencies depend on reliable uptime, disaster recovery capabilities and distributed systems that protect operations during unexpected disruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we have examined the broader cloud computing trends, spending&nbsp;patterns&nbsp;and adoption statistics, the next step is understanding what this shift looks like in real-world hosting environments.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does cloud-ready infrastructure actually mean for businesses and agencies managing websites at scale?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-cloud-ready-hosting-looks-like-in-practice\"><strong>What cloud-ready hosting looks like in practice?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As cloud adoption accelerates, hosting infrastructure is evolving to reflect the same priorities: scalability, resilience,&nbsp;performance&nbsp;and cost control. Modern providers increasingly&nbsp;build on&nbsp;enterprise-grade cloud foundations to deliver these capabilities in a more accessible format.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bluehost Hosting&nbsp;operates&nbsp;on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, giving businesses access to a globally distributed, high-performance cloud backbone. This foundation supports reliable uptime, strong network&nbsp;performance&nbsp;and the flexibility&nbsp;required&nbsp;to handle traffic growth and expanding digital operations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within this environment, businesses can choose the level of resources that\u00a0aligns\u00a0with their growth stage. Shared Hosting offers a cost-effective and managed starting point for small and growing websites. VPS Hosting provides dedicated resources and greater configuration control for agencies and scaling businesses. Dedicated Hosting delivers maximum performance and full server control for high-traffic platforms and complex workloads.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, these options reflect how cloud infrastructure is translated into practical hosting solutions, allowing organizations to scale responsibly while&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;operational continuity and performance stability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" viewBox=\"0 0 1001 300\"> \n<image width=\"1001\" height=\"300\" xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VPS-Hosting-1.png\"><\/image> <a xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/vps-hosting\"> \n<rect x=\"82\" y=\"201\" fill=\"#fff\" opacity=\"0\" width=\"173\" height=\"63\"><\/rect> \n<\/a> \n<\/svg> \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts\"><strong>Final thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As cloud adoption grows, the real advantage is not just being in the cloud. It lies in having infrastructure that stays fast under load, remains resilient during traffic spikes and stays simple to manage as your portfolio expands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bluehost hosting is built for that reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Powered by OCI-based cloud infrastructure, Bluehost hosting delivers performance and stability designed for small businesses and enterprises. Whether you start with cloud hosting and scale into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/vps-hosting\/managed\">VPS <\/a>or move to fully isolated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/dedicated-hosting\">dedicated hosting <\/a>servers, the ecosystem is designed to grow with your workload. This layered approach allows teams to maintain speed, reliability and centralized control without switching platforms as demands increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For businesses, it creates a scalable foundation where performance holds steady, operations stay streamlined and growth becomes repeatable rather than reactive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1715836857136\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>1. What are the latest cloud hosting statistics?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Cloud hosting statistics show global public cloud spending reaching $723.4 billion in 2025, with 60% of corporate data stored in the cloud. The cloud computing market continues to expand as businesses adopt hybrid and multi-cloud strategies for scalability and cost efficiency.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1715836867792\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>2. How big is the global cloud computing market?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The global cloud computing market is projected to exceed $700 billion in 2025, driven by AI integration, cloud infrastructure investment and increased cloud services usage across industries such as healthcare, finance and education.-Service (IaaS), Platforms-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1715836878102\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>3. What are the main benefits of implementing cloud computing?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Implementing cloud computing enhances agility, scalability and cost savings while reducing startup costs and maintenance costs. It enables organizations to optimize cloud costs, improve efficiency and achieve stronger cloud ROI through flexible cloud infrastructure and automation.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1715836895683\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>4. How are businesses optimizing cloud costs?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">According to cloud computing statistics, 78% of companies prioritize cloud cost optimization. Tools for comprehensive cloud monitoring and FinOps teams help reduce cloud waste, control budgets and deliver measurable direct business value.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759833798125\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>5. What are the biggest cloud security challenges?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The top cloud security concerns include data breaches, cloud cost variance and compliance with sensitive corporate data regulations. Leading cloud service providers address these risks through encryption, MFA and role-based access controls.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759833798732\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>6. Which industries use cloud services the most?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">According to cloud services statistics, industries such as healthcare, insurance and finance lead the way in cloud adoption. Sensitive health records account for 23% of cloud storage and enterprise organizations increasingly use cloud-based technology for operations and analytics.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759833799590\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>7. How does hybrid cloud improve business continuity?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A hybrid cloud approach combines public and private cloud environments, enabling seamless data flow, business continuity and flexible cloud strategies. It helps enterprises optimize workloads and control cloud costs efficiently.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759833800212\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>8. What role does Bluehost for Agencies play in hosting services?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Bluehost for Agencies is built for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/wordpress\/wordpress-hosting\">WordPress<\/a> professionals managing one or many client sites. It delivers scalable performance, security and reliability plus the operational control agencies need to support growth without rewriting their stack.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759833800924\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>9. How does cloud computing support green computing?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Modern cloud data centers and cloud storage providers support green computing by improving energy efficiency and reducing the world\u2019s energy consumption. This shift aligns cloud investment with sustainability goals.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759833803101\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>10. What is the future of cloud services and hosting?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The cloud market is shifting toward AI-driven infrastructure, cloud-native development and hybrid strategies. Teams that want durable growth are prioritizing platforms that scale cleanly, stay reliable during spikes and simplify operations. This is exactly what Bluehost for Agencies is designed to support.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cloud hosting is transforming digital growth. 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