What were the most important trends, vendor moves, and innovations for the cloud-computing industry in 2018? Read my 10 picks.

Predictions for how the Cloud Wars 2018 revenue leaders will finish the year, with a focus on the revenue of leaders Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, and Salesforce.

Founded by Richard Branson, Virgin Trains is a UK-based company that’s revolutionizing the railway industry, helping travelers arrive relaxed and refreshed.

Pierre-Luc Bisaillon is a seasoned executive at global IT organization, Cirque du Soleil, with over twenty years of experience in the technology industry.

Tom Fisher, a legendary executive, is currently EVP and CTO of MapR Technologies, which is the industry’s leading platform for AI and analytics.

Earlier this year, SAP and CEO Bill McDermott issued a blunt challenge to CRM kingpin Salesforce.com by launching C/4HANA.

Dr. Ganesh Kumar has been the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Executive Vice President of OFG Bancorp since March 2017.

IBM’s blockbuster acquisition of Red Hat for $33.4 billion to create a hybrid-cloud powerhouse signals a massive shift towards Cloud Transformation 2.0.

From NASA to his latest venture, THRIVE, Joe Stafura is a visionary who is always three steps ahead of technological change.

Microsoft beats Amazon in the Cloud Wars, booming $8.5-billion in cloud revenue last quarter, placing Microsoft at #1 on our list of competitiors.

Oracle founder Larry Ellison this week said businesses using arch-rival Amazon’s Amazon Web Services cloud have become major cybersecurity threats

Microsoft has an excellent chance to approach $7.5 billion in Q3 cloud revenue while Amazon is likely to flirt with $6.9 billion.

In his role at Care.com, Dan Giurleo is responsible for the evaluation and negotiation of global ERP and EPM technology platforms.

CEO Bill McDermott tells Bloomberg TV that SAP is in the #1 cloud company on the planet, but Microsoft and Amazon have reported cloud revenue 3x’s as large.

Tony Uphoff, President & CEO of Thomasnet.com, a company that’s the leading platform for product sourcing, supplier selection & actionable information.

IBM plans to leapfrog its tech competitors by offering new tools that simplify & streamline the management of complex technologies regardless of cloud or AI

Sean Ammirati is a partner at Birchmere Ventures, Birchmere Labs, & an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School.

Stuart Bashford, digital officer for the Swiss-based Bühler Group, a $3B, family-owned company, discusses cloud, AI, & The Internet of Things.

Bobby Berry heads a team that is transforming Fruit of the Loom for the digital age, where partners expect the latest in digital business platforms.

Senior Director, Rishabh Sinha, is responsible for Murad’s entire portfolio of global Oracle applications & IT services, coordinationing with technology.

Christian Anschuetz,UL’s Chief Digital Officer (CDO), is responsible for identifying, prioritizing & embedding technology innovation & digital trends.

Brian King oversees all of Marriott’s worldwide digital, sales, distribution, revenue management and customer engagement efforts.

The cloud’s ability to completely revolutionize customer engagement & experience is the dominant topic for CEOs of many leading vendors in the Cloud Wars.

Oracle – Founder, Larry Ellison, said company’s future is determined by fortunes of its Cloud ERP SaaS service & its self-driving Autonomous Cloud Database.

Chris Lochhead is founder of LOCHHEAD Enterprises, Inc., & previously held positions as CMO for Mercury Interactive (acquired by HP), and Scient.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella today showcased several innovative customers embracing “tech intensity” to innovate & grow in today’s digital economy.

Kris Cowles, Vice President Global Applications IT, at Topcon Positioning Systems, discusses how company operates in three segments.