Enterprises accelerating their transition from legacy systems to cloud-native operating environments now face an intensified need for specialized, cloud-ready talent to sustain large-scale modernization. Organizations now require deep expertise in cloud-native development, multi-cloud and hybrid cloud adoption, cloud orchestration, cloud security, cloud sustainability, and FinOps. High attrition, rising wage pressures, and the accelerating obsolescence of technical skills further intensify this challenge.
In response, organizations are increasingly seeking IT providers with mature and forward-looking talent development strategies tailored to cloud services’ evolving needs. Providers are making proactive investments to build future-ready talent pipelines by combining traditional learning approaches, digital platforms, and hands-on training. They are also prioritizing certifications across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to strengthen workforce credibility and readiness. In line with future-of-work principles, many are embedding AI readiness into their workforce strategies, ensuring teams are equipped to work alongside intelligent tools and automation.
At the same time, they are focusing on integrating Gen-Z talent by reshaping workplace culture, communication, and learning experiences to align with their digital-native expectations. To sustain long-term capability, providers are also enhancing employee engagement and retention through personalized career paths, continuous learning opportunities, and inclusive, purpose-driven work environments.
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Talent Readiness for Next-generation Cloud Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025
In this report, we assess 32 IT providers featured on the Talent Readiness for Next-generation Cloud Services PEAK Matrix®. The research will help buyers select the right-fit cloud provider for their needs, while cloud providers will be able to benchmark themselves against each other.
Scope
- All industries and geographies
- This assessment is based on Everest Group’s annual RFI process for the calendar year 2025, interactions with leading cloud providers, client reference checks, and an ongoing analysis of the cloud services market
Contents
In this report, we evaluate:
- 32 cloud providers featured on Everest Group’s Talent Readiness for Next-generation Cloud Services PEAK Matrix®
- The characteristics of Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants from a talent readiness perspective
- Providers’ key strengths and limitations
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What is the PEAK Matrix®?
The PEAK Matrix® provides an objective, data-driven assessment of service and technology providers based on their overall capability and market impact across different global services markets, classifying them into three categories: Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants.
