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Almost all businesses todays are equipped with helpful cloud-based applications. Also, officer workers can access cloud storage with smart phones and other common personal devices.

Nowadays, many printers can access the Internet, and most of them function as cloud-based devices which have the ability to synchronize themselves with other portable devices via the networks.

One of the most popular methods to print files stored in clouds todays is Google Cloud Print which allows users to send or copy files anywhere by using web services or applications installed on portable devices. These are 05 values of Internet-connected printers from which businesses can greatly benefit.

1. Convenience

The first and foremost thing you can observe when having a printer connected to Google Cloud Print or cloud storage services provided by printers’ manufacturers is that driver’s role is unnecessary. Right after opening a package wrapping a ‘Cloud-Ready’ printer, right away, you can print files using smartphones and tablets with wide choices of applications developed for Android and BIOS. Internet-connected printers do not need users to update driver and firmware in traditional ways, but they are programmed to do this task automatically.

Your laptops and computers do not need connecting to the printers via complicated cables or wireless devices like WI-Fi and NFC. All you have to do is accessing the Internet with your personal devices, logging in your account and printing.

One more thing, most cloud printing services todays permit users to share the right to access cloud-based printers with other people, just like sharing data online. Therefore, if your colleagues or clients are far away and they need to print important files with printers in your offices, you can share the access right so that they can control the printing with their personal devices on the spot.

2. Remote access

Cloud print services can synchronize with Internet-connected printers placed in your offices. Once your personal devices access to the cloud storage, you can do the printing immediately even when the printers are thousands miles away from you. This is a huge advantage for commuters or people working at home.

When you are performing a presentation in an online meeting run by conferencing service, and you would like every attendant to have a hard copy of your report in their hand, you can send the printing requests to printers placed in the conference room.

3. Lower expenses

Cloud-based printers are also an effective solution for centralized management as well as printing tasks in the offices, especially for startups and small businesses. Instead of separately installing and maintaining each printer connected to the local area network, your business can significantly cut down the expense if one or two cloud-based printers are connected with all laptops and computers at the office.

The number of cloud-based printers still depends on the scale of your business, but as a matter of fact, wireless devices are more preferred due to the convenience in installation. Furthermore, almost every modern printer has power saving mode, remarkably helping lower the expenses. Todays, most printers are equipped with Econ-Mode to cut down the money spent on overall power when the devices are not working.

4. Privacy

Privacy is always put into priority by IT administrators. The fact is, when sharing and sending files stored in clouds, people sharing one workplace do not care much about the privacy. All files for printing are shared and sent on the Internet, an open environment, so it is possible that the information is stolen and used for unexpected purposes.

In order to deal with this risk, cloud print services have applied HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) which protects the files with SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) right at the moment they are sent till when their hard copies are made. After having finished the tasks successfully, all related files are deleted from the servers to ensure the privacy.

5. Flexibility

Cloud printing is suitable for any sizes of business from small startups to large businesses. When the size of your business is expanded, you need to hire more employees or rent more offices, and investing in cloud-based printing devices will help to save a considerable amount of money in the long run.

However, cloud printing has one minus point. IT administrators will have to do more tasks when new employees are hired. IT staffs have to connect new employees’ laptops and computers to the cloud-based printers at the workplace. MD (Mobile Device Management) must be installed on new staffs’ portable devices, and those devices must not violate the company’s privacy policy.

Microsoft has brought a whole new dimension to the cloud storage service it offers: a new and sleek OneDrive, replacing SkyDrive. The renaming event comes a few months after Microsoft was sued by a UK court for the use of the name SkyDrive as a trademark infringement of British Sky Broadcasting Group (BSkyB), a British satellite TV company. And instead of continuing to pursue the lawsuit, Microsoft has chosen to rename its service to OneDrive, along with a number of minor changes.

Along with OneDrive, there are now other names like Dropbox, Google Drive and Box are being used by many people. You may only use one of these 4 (or more) cloud storage services above, or use them all at once as a "trick" to extend the repository without charge, or not ever use cloud storage, this is still a good time to compare the features, utilities, storage... of these services.

OneDrive (old SkyDrive)

OneDrive is the inspiration to re-launch this topic, so let's talk about it first. Currently, users of Windows 8 and 8.1 have a OneDrive application that is deeply integrated into the operating system. However, anyone using other supported operating systems, such as Mac, Android, iOS, or even Xbox game consoles, can download the OneDrive app on the home or app marketplace.

You can store any type of file on OneDrive - from pictures, videos to documents - and then easily access them from any computer or mobile device with an Internet connection. OneDrive also automatically sorts files by category, bringing convenience and ease of querying to users.

The strong point of OneDrive is the tight coordination with Microsoft Office applications. As you run Word or Power Point programs, you will see a list of recently used documents, including files that have been saved in OneDrive. And if you use Office 365 copyrighted, when you open a file saved in OneDrive, you can edit them together with others in real time. In this case, the user can clearly see what other people are doing.

Moreover, Microsoft has updated the application of this storage service on Android in addition to automatically upload images, which means that every photo you take with the device is automatically saved to the cloud archive. . This feature has been in the OneDrive applications for iOS and Windows Phone.

Currently, Microsoft is hoping OneDrive will become the "number one choice" for users to store images, and it is also focused on developing a technology that is able to arrange and categorize images based on their importance and meaning to the owner. For example, if you take a picture of your baby, a photo delicious food on the table, a photo in the parking lot to quickly find a car, OneDrive will be able to sort important photos into private folders and non-important images into another folder. It's a big picture, but it will help you understand what Microsoft is doing for OneDrive.

Additionally, OneDrive has stricter storage requirements than all other cloud services. So you will not be able to store files that involve nude, porn, racist, etc.

Dropbox

Dropbox is currently one of the most popular cloud storage services thanks to its simplicity and reliability. Your files will be stored in the cloud and can be used at any time, from the Dropbox website or desktop applications for Mac, Windows, Linux, or mobile applications-IOS, Android, BlackBerry and Kindle Fire.

You can store all file formats on Dropbox by dragging or dropping files into the Dropbox application directory created on your machine, then Dropbox will automatically upload them - synchronize with another device if there is an Internet connection. Dropbox does not specify the maximum file size for uploads, which is a significant point of interest, but uploading and synchronization can be very time-consuming and depends on the speed of the connection you are using.

In addition, Dropbox also received a lot of praise for its intuitive and easy-to-use interface design. Although the interface used on Dropbox's website is so simple, it seems to lack the option for users to view, organize, and edit files. However, the simplicity of this design works for desktop and mobile applications, making it easy to use.

Google Drive

Starting with the powerful Google Drive online office tool, the world's largest technology company has launched the Google Drive cloud service - considered one of the most comprehensive online storage today. Google Drive integrates the basic tools of Word and Excel and Power Point editors.

If you already have a Google account (which is very simple, and almost everyone will be in today's online world), just go to drive.google.com and activate the service. Google Drive gives users 15GB of storage space, the largest one compared to OneDrive, Dropbox or Box, but users will have to share it with their Gmail and Google+ accounts.

Box

Anyone can sign up and use Box, but this cloud storage service seems to target business users or IT professionals to provide a long list of security options. In addition to the basic functions of a common hosting service, Box also allows you to set file sharing status with colleagues or subordinates, leave comments and be notified of changes to files.

You can download Box applications for Windows, Mac, Android, iOS and conduct storage and data synchronization between devices. However, Box gives you a lot of control options. For example, you can decide which objects are viewed or opened by different types of folders or files, in addition to being able to edit or upload files. You can even set passwords for individual files, and set the timeout for shared folders.

Entrepreneurial users can also connect other business applications such as Salesforce and NetSuite to easily save documents from those applications and the Box. In addition, the service integrates the basic functions of Microsoft Office and Adebe Lightroom so that users can edit directly.

GTI 5G and Cloud Robotics White Paper discusses the concepts, technologies, market trends, value chains and business models of cloud computing robots, and provides a detailed analysis of how 5G technology will create favourable condition for commercial success’s potential latents.

As cloud-based artificial intelligence (AI) grows and robots become more and more skilled, the cloud computing robots will become popular in the next few years. According to GTI 5G and Cloud Robotics White Paper, the number of cloud robots consumed globally is expected to reach 50 million between 2016 and 2020. By 2025, domestic cloud robots will reach 12%, which will significantly change the way people live in the future.

Cloud robotics will become popular in the next few years.

The benefits of cloud computing will be evident in many areas ranging from logistics, surveillance, entertainment, education to housework. While traditional robots accept orders from controllers, cloud robotics are linked through networks to cloud-based control centers. The combination of AI - big data, and ultra-high performance computing reduces the cost and energy requirements of cloud robotics.

According to the GTI 5G and Cloud Robotics White Paper, Cloud-computing platform for robots, AI and mobile networks are the three major technological elements that support the development of cloud robotics. Specifically, cloud robotics set specific requirements for the network. In addition, the network architecture must have the flexibility to respond to diverse services.

5G is considered as the ideal choice for data transmission of cloud robotics. In addition, 5G network layer architectures and mobile edge computing (MEC) can provide robot applications. Thus, 5G is set to take on the role of an important factor in the success of cloud robotics.

GTI 2.0 was officially launched in February 2016 to expand TD-LTE scale, which accelerates the development of 5G and encouraging convergence. GTI's cloud computing robots work group aims to build a multi-disciplinary ecosystem that removes any barriers and promotes the development of communications and robots.

With the help of the GTI, media and robotics experts are working together to discuss the potential architecture, and develop 5G-oriented robots. The team is also interested in identifying and meeting the connectivity requirements of the cloud robotics. The GTI hopes that 5G networks’ excellent performance, extreme reliability and great flexibility can provide the connectivity for cloud robots in the future, as well as other applications.

Huawei has actively been involved in the GTI’s cloud robotics workgroup project, and has also developed and tested various 5G-oriented applications. The publication of the GTI’s Cloud Computing White Paper has made the successful collaboration between the communications, robotics and artificial intelligence.

Cloud services is rapidly taking over the enterprise computing market as a series of companies rely on it to virtualize computing and application resources.

However, while enterprises are eager to make the switch, many companies are running into a big, big problem: There aren't enough people who know how to work with cloud services for the amount of work that needs to be done. Jobs are going unfilled and salaries for trained workers are jumping.

David Linthicum, the SVP of Cloud Technology Partners, who consults on such matters, said that the demand for people way outweighed the supply; it was very similar to when the internet had exploded in the late nineties. We were seeing the same patterns in the cloud.

With many job openings, Linthicum says it is the time for IT workers to retool themselves. However, cloud computing has been only "hot" for another three years before the labor market is saturated by skilled candidates and then the wages drop. "Part of being in the IT industry is to recreate itself every 2 to 3 years," he advised. "People who are doing the training are raking it in right now, but part of being in IT is reinventing yourself every two to three years," said Linthicum.

Followings are the hottest skills which are hunted the most in cloud computing:

AWS certification

From IBM to Google, most cloud service providers offer certifications that allow IT workers to show they're proficient in particular companies' systems. But the Amazon Web Service certification is the most valuable in the job market, Linthicum said.

It's a pretty basic credential, but it will show companies that you know what you're doing. Banks, manufacturers, retailers, and pretty much any other big enterprise might want to move from on-premise servers to cloud services. You can take the position of cloud architectures or programmers with an average salary of $ 150,000 for the first position and $ 100,000 to $ 120,000 for the second one.

An understanding of cloud-based IoT

Linthicum says it is hard for companies to find experts majoring in Internet of Things (IoT), even if it's a bustling area of development. For example, in pharmaceuticals, many companies seek to develop products and services that allow healthcare professionals to monitor patients through IoT technology. Meanwhile, in the field of cars, where big players like Uber and Google are investing in self-driving cars, they also face lack of IT workers with specific expertise.

Employers are usually manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, self-driving companies, wear companies. You may be paid $200,000 for the position of an IoT engineer.

Experience in serverless computing and containers

Programmers specializing in serverless computing or software containers are extremely hard to come by, which means just saying those words can make an interviewer's ears perk up.

An understanding of AWS Lambda or Microsoft Azure Function is a great way to set your foot in the door of big companies. You can spend a few hours watching videos on YouTube. Meanwhile, the container allows programmers to easily operate and test software code in various environments right from their laptops. They are not as "hot" as serverless computing but containers may help you to stand out from the pack.

Media companies like Netflix and MLB Advanced Media are using serverless technology like Lambda. New York Times and eBay are using container services like Docker. You can expect $200,000 to $250,000 if you're a serverless developer and $150,000 if you are a container specialist.

Such cloud storage services like Dropbox, Google Drive or Box offer limited free storage. Therefore, you are advised to store only most important data on these clouds in order to get rid of running out of space.

If you are looking for an upgradable storage with which you can save several GB or even several TB of information, what you need is a third-party software allowing you to create your own cloud.

You do not have to worry about the resource as there are a variety of software that can help you to expend your storage. Just type the keyword “personal cloud tools” on the search bar and feel free to pick your favorite tool. We will discuss 08 most convenient tools and some tips to use them effectively.

Note: You are advised to have your laptop operated by Windows, Mac OS X or Linux as a server computer for your own cloud.

1. Resilio (download on https://getsync.com)

Resilio (formerly known as Bittorrent Sync) allows users to exchange large amount data safely and to create personal clouds together with some other simple installations. Resilio's versions are now available for almost all operating systems like Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, FreeBSD, iOS, Android, Windows Phone and Kindle Fire.

To install Resilio, you need to choose 'Add an exception for Resilio Sync in Windows Firewall' in order to permit this tool. Besides, so as to ensure that Resilio runs continuously and stably, you should 'Start Resilio Sync when Windows starts up' and add Resilio Sync into Windows Service. Additionally, you need to install Resilio on devices with which you would like to access your personal clouds.

To cloud server, hit 'Add Folder' and choose the folder that you want to share, and then click 'OK' to finish. Just one more thing, on Share interface, choose 'Read Only' or 'Read & Write', depending on your specific purpose. In order to ensure the privacy, you press 'New peers I invite must be approved by me', choose the valid amount of time, as short as possible such as 1 or 2 days only, and activate 'Link can be used 1 time'.

You can copy or send the links of the folders that you want to share to the receivers. If you would like to access the cloud from your mobiles, copy the Key or scan the QR.

2. pCloud (Download on www.pcloud.com)

Formerly, pCloud was only applicable to devices operated by iOS and Mac OS X. The good news is, todays, people using Windows, OS X and Android can access to this tool. It is comparatively simple to install pCloud. Just download and sign up or sign in (if you have already had an account) to enjoy wonderful functions of this software.

3. OwnCloud (Download on http://owncloud.org)

Just like Resilio, OwnCloud is accessible to almost all operating systems like Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, iOS, Android. Users can find the instructions for OwnCloud installation here: https://owncloud.org/install/#instructions-server. Having finished the installation, with your personal devices (clients), you can access the cloud server via applications developed by OwnCloud or by a third party.

4. Seafile (Download on http://seafile.com/en/home)

Seafile is quite easy to utilize. You can access SeaCloud.cc to create the cloud server and use other devices to get to the cloud. Nowadays, Seafile allows accesses from Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, iOS, Android and supports cloud server establishments from Windows, Linux and Raspberry Pi.

5. Cozy (Download on http://cozy.io)

The way Cozy functions is similar to OwnCloud does. Cozy permits users to create a professional personal server basing on Google App Engine. Interestingly, Cozy has its specialized versions for Virtualbox, Raspberry Pi, OpenVZ, Cubieboard2 and Cubietruck virtual machines.

Furthermore, Cozy allows users to have online offices equipped with several tools like Calendar, Contacts, Emails and Blog.

6. AeroFS (Download on www.aerofs.com)

AeroFS’s versions are available to Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, iOS and Android. In order to use AeroFS, you follow these steps:

_ Access https://www.aerofs.com/get-aerofs/ and sign up.

_ Confirm and finish signing up with your email address. Caution: Do not use your fake email for this step.

_ Download and install the software. After that, create AeroFS Server as a virtual machine.

_ Download and install AeroFS for clients and start sharing data.

7. Sparkle Share (Download on https://www.sparkleshare.org)

This is an ideal choice for people who wish to have their own personal cloud. However, Sparkle Share has a minus point that it copies the entire computer so this tool will take a huge storage capacity.

8. Git-annex (Download on http://git-annex.branchable.com)

Git-annex functions on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. This is a flexible tool because not only does it offer beginners basic interface, but Git-annex also suits superior users with some advanced setups.

Cloud computing is being referred by the tech community at high frequency, anytime, anywhere, and there are many organizations, businesses, even end users who mistakenly believe that Cloud is the monumental concept. Yes, but not yet.

Basically, cloud computing is a model in which all applications are provided to customers / users as services through the "world" of the Internet.

With such broad concept, all traditional applications that are tending to "go online" have the potential to become members of the Cloud community.

In general in the world, cloud ecosystems are becoming more diversified with a full complement of hardware, software, data centers, storage, transmission and security infrastructures.

In order for all applications and software to be able to "cloud up" together, the role of the cloud infrastructure becomes more important than ever, because it is a solid foundation for maintaining and developing the whole cloud ecosystem.

In order to be ready for the "cloud up” for many businesses, the Cloud8 community was born, to link and create a community of infrastructure providers with all necessary criteria such as:

• High stability: When all applications online, continuity is required, if we don’t want the cloud service itself to impact and damage dozens or even thousands of users. In order for a cloud service system to be stable, it needs the following:

-High-performance storage system and ensure uninterrupted data. Storage system performance plays an important role in data processing. With today's processor technology, server clusters often overwhelm the CPU's capacity, but it's a bottleneck in storage systems. Cloud infrastructure providers such as CMC, FPT and VinaCIS are providing cost-effective and high-performance storage services that help the market solve this dilemma.

- Broadband network bandwidth which ensures continuous operation. In particular, CDN is the most cost-effective and reasonable solution for delivering content globally. The more content is, the higher the demand for transmission and distribution is.

- The server must be distributed and run continuously. If previously the applications were focused on centralized processing, nowadays the preferred programming mode is in the form of scattering "micro service". Servers are usually virtualized and distributed flexibly by the time of day and night, thereby improving processing capacity at a reasonable cost.

• High security: User data is stored entirely in the cloud, so it is required to be protected against physical, incidental, or intentionally destructive damage. In order for a system to be safe, there are many factors that need to be considered:

- Data center to ensure information security standards, properly invested from the power system, backup power, air conditioning and fire protection systems. Data centers are enhanced to the highest level of security in accordance with ISO / IEC 27001: 2013.

- Data archives must be cloned, redundant and ready to be restored when problems occur. Today's storage technology has gradually replaced the duplication between hard drives on the same machine as data replication between different servers. Backup on the "Cloud" is also a solution that contributes to the security of the primary data.

- Layer 3 and layer 7 firewall systems must be enabled and actively detect the attacks. System security is the biggest problem nowadays in big corporations. Many millions of dollars have been spent to secure key systems. Customers can use the Penetration Test service from BQT. However, it is the cloud computing that provides the opportunity to use security tools for the entire population.

When infrastructure is stable, applications will play a critical role in serving the needs of individual and business customers.

• Customer care application: solve calls, emails and chat support to customers on a system. The foundation of these applications is the email, internet telephony and SMS infrastructures. Cloud8 brings together many startup specialists in this field such as VHT, iziHelp and AntBuddy. These are the most practical applications for every business and are tools to protect the revenue from customer care.

• Health protection application: Use eDoctor to connect with your doctor anytime, anywhere, no need to go to the hospital and wait patiently, no need to run to the private clinic and then wait forward and pay a very high fee. You just stay home, connect to the internet, and open the eDoctor app.

• Retail management application: eSales is the distribution system management solution (DMS) of HQSOFT that has been developed and deployed since 2006. Currently eSales is being used by many large corporations, multinationals. ESales is not only suitable for the FMCG but also has specific features such as lubricants, wheat flour, pharmaceuticals, paints, household electrical appliances, water tanks, milk, cosmetics, etc.

• The application of data storage and sharing on UpBox cloud has also attracted much attention. UpBox makes it easy to store images and is not limited to limited storage on your phone. UpBox is opening up free registration up to 50GB for each individual in the closed beta period and 20GB free commitment for every new registration.

• Application processing office work: The most prominent application is the application of Microsoft Office365. FTI is a strategic partner in cloud services and is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner who directly provides all of Microsoft's cloud services to businesses operating across platforms from Windows, Windows Phone, Mac. OS, iOS, Android for anyone, anytime and anywhere.

• Smart home application: As the perfect combination of home appliances and smart phones, Tako is not only a mobile remote control application, but it also brings a lot of convenience and comfort for your house.

With the rapid development of computing, storage and transmission infrastructures, the demand for cloud computing applications is increasing.

The Cloud8 community is increasingly receiving the attention and companion of many software developers.

Some of new companies are leading the way in their area alongside big companies such as Cisco, Oracle and Microsoft. These talented and powerful people have contributed to the success of technology companies.

Here are the top 10 powerful people in the technology industry, which is published on Business Insider.

1. Andrew Jassy, ​​the CEO of Amazon Web Services

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has been regarded as one of the largest and most developed companies recent years. Andrew Jassy was promoted from the position of senior vice president in spring 2016. Under Andrew Jassy’s management, AWS made a 43% profit growth rate in the first quarter compared to the same period last year.

AWS is considered as Amazon's most profitable business unit. Andrew Jassy has helped AWS be on the right track. Photo: Businessinsider.

AWS is considered as Amazon's most profitable business unit. Andrew Jassy has helped AWS be on the right track. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has left remarkable marks in the IT world. This makes some big companies such as Cisco, Oracle, IBM and Microsoft have to change their products and business models.

2. Satya Nadella, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Microsoft

Under the leadership of CEO Satya Nadella, Microsoft has found its strength once again.

Microsoft is considered as a ‘fierce competitor’ to Amazon Web Services and the second largest cloud computing company across the world.

Nadella has led the process of restructuring the company. Some of individuals were laid off despite holding ‘key’ positions in the company. As a result, Microsoft has been less bureaucratic, which can accelerate the process of cloud computing.

3. Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce

Salesforce’s CEO Marc Benioff has changed San Francisco's style. Benioff's $ 1 billion Salesforce Tower will be scheduled to open in 2018. This is the tallest and most expensive tower in the city.

Marc Benioff has become one of the successful, and generous people in the tech industry.

As cloud computing has become the most talked about topic in business world, Salesforce has responded quickly. The company has owned customer relationship management software (CRM), which helps salespeople organize their work, and search for their potential customers.

4. Larry Ellison, the executive chairman and chief technology officer of Oracle

Due to Ellison's pursuit efforts with its new rival - Amazon Web Services, Oracle is going to make a big profit in 2017. Amazon Web Services is also the one who ‘robbed’ many Oracle’s customers.

Oracle has increased 58% over the same period last year in the enterprise sector. Other shareholders have always trusted Ellison on the way to help Oracle catch up with other companies .

5. Diane Greene, the senior vice president for Google's cloud businesses

Diane Greene is considered as a legend in the business technology world. She worked as the founder of VMware. Later, she has joined Google to lead the cloud computing segment. She wants Google to beat Amazon in this ‘game’.

6. Bill Gates, the mentor and founder of Microsoft

Although Bill Gates is no longer the manager of Microsoft, he has continued to participate in the company as an adviser to CEO Satya Nadella.

Despite being as an adviser, Bill Gates has had a great influence on the electronics industry.

He is the world's richest man, and tries to promote the world with philanthropic investments that have an impact ‘inside and outside’ the technology industry. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is working to address hunger even in some of the poorest places on the planet.

7. Chuck Robbins, CEO of Cisco

Chief Executive Officer Chuck Robbins has finally revealed Cisco's major ‘discovery’: "Network Intuitive”.

This is Robbins' great opportunity for Cisco Systems in the area of programmable hardware controlled by software. He promises to do things that other competitors can not do.

Meanwhile, Robbins has also tried to change Cisco from hardware origin in the world of cloud computing. These aspirations have garnered great interest in purchasing AppDynamics which is worth $ 3.7 billion just before it was started.

8. Bill McDermott, CEO of SAP

SAP has been considered as the largest enterprise application company in the world and under the leadership of Bill McDermott.

Due to cloud computing, the company’s sales increased 10% in the last quarter.

McDermott's personal story is filled with incredible ups and downs. Bill McDermott was born to a working class family. He bought his first company in 2002 and became the CEO in 2014, and the first American person who run a company located in Germany.

In 2015, he lost an eye in an accident. However, that does not prevent what he can do. "I am living proof that vision is not just what you see. My accident has given me so much strength, so much passion," he told CNBC in an interview.

9. Werner Vogels, the chief technology officer and Vice President of Amazon.com

Amazon Web Services is a lead company in the cloud computing market where companies hire and store computers, pay per hour and distribute them as a service on the Internet. The company has brought at least $ 14 billion to Amazon in this fiscal year, and is the most profitable unit. Werner Vogels's team have continued to add new features while reducing costs.

As Amazon continues to build its cloud under the direction of Vogels, it will sustain pressure on the information technology world and new companies, as well as reduce prices and improve service quality. Also, Vogels predicts that hardware companies will face many difficulties in the future.

10. Urs Hölzle, the president of Google Enterprise, Google

Urs Hölzle is Google's eighth employee and the genius who has built many of Google's data centers and infrastructure around the world. He believes that Google's cloud revenue could reach $ 631 billion.

Inside Google's datacenter in The Dalles, Oregon Image: Google

Right now, the competition continues: Last month, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced its 62nd price out while earlier this year, Google reduced the cost of reserving cloud infrastructure upfront by introducing Committed Use Discounts (CIDs).

In reality, the options for configuring and paying for cloud infrastructure vary so greatly that what typically determines which platform, AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), will be the most cost-effective is how that platform will be used. However, recent analysis commonly cite GCP as the slightly cheaper option for compute and storage.

But with the size of Amazon Web Service's (AWS) cloud infrastructure and customer base dwarfing its competitors, does AWS have greater leeway to reduce prices than its rivals in the long run, courtesy of economies of scale?

Not to any meaningful extent according to Ben Treynor Sloss, Google's VP of engineering.

"It's fair to say that all of the major cloud providers are into the scale-level where economies of scale, the returns you get, are de minimis," he said.

"For example, what I've read about Amazon's deployment model, where they'll basically plunk down three buildings that are about one kilometer away from each other. There are no economies of scale left at that point."

John Dinsdale, chief analyst and managing director for Synergy Research Group, said datacenters architects at AWS share the view that "beyond a certain size, the economies of scale that can be achieved in an individual data center drop off rapidly".

While Amazon's AWS accounts for 45% of its IaaS revenue, Microsoft, Google and IBM account for less than 20%.

However, Amazon's position as the biggest and fastest growing cloud infrastructure provider presents AWS with other opportunities to drive down prices, according to some analysis of the cloud market.

One overview estimated that the price at which Amazon sells cloud infrastructure in higher in order to limit demand to a level where it can be satisfied. Therefore when Amazon expands its infrastructure, it is able to lower these prices, potentially giving Amazon another advantage in the ongoing price war.

According to Sloss, the price at which cloud providers can offer cloud infrastructure is generally lower than the cost of firms running them in-house while there aren't meaningful differences in the economies of scale between the major cloud operators, he said.

"That's where it becomes an interesting value proposition," he said, reinforcing the notion that as the price of public cloud infrastructure continues to fall, building private or hybrid clouds will become hard to justify on cost grounds.