Ellie Brown is a research analyst at 451 Research from S&P Global Energy Horizons covering quantum technologies and cloud computing. She manages the Cloud Price Index, the division’s benchmark tracking product that covers pricing for a selection of cloud infrastructure and managed services around the world. Ellie compiles and maintains a dataset collected from millions of hyperscaler SKUs and looks at trends in pricing, service additions and regional expansion plans for the major public cloud providers. Ellie’s additional coverage areas include the developing quantum computing and quantum network sectors, with research spanning quantum-suited verticals, new quantum hardware and software developments and the intersection of quantum technology, with key themes including AI and sustainability. Before joining S&P Global in 2022, Ellie’s work experience included product strategy/planning and go-to-market activities for SaaS and AI startups, as well as scientific research in astronomy and work as a secondary teacher. Ellie holds a master's degree in environmental policy and management with a concentration in sustainable energy from the University of Denver, along with a bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in physics from the University of Utah.
451 Research's Cloud Price Index periodically tracks SKU changes at AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. The three made fewer than 93,000 changes to their service portfolios in March, the first time in the past six months that total changes didn't clear the 100,000 mark.
The Cloud Price Index now produces more than 500 public cloud benchmarks each quarter for 10 regions around the world, spanning compute, storage, machine learning, database, serverless and network. The new format aggregates this data into a single spreadsheet, with tools that allow clients to chart time-based and geographical trends plus to build their own baskets of cloud services.
The potential competitive advantage offered by quantum computers is sparking enterprise interest in the rapidly evolving technology sector. Businesses express a strong intent to invest, and most anticipate realizing material value from quantum computing within the next three to five years. However, key barriers to widespread adoption of quantum computing remain, including cost, immature access methods and a technology skills gap.
Voice of the Enterprise: Digital Pulse takes a high-level view of the technology decisions, products, topics and attitudes affecting organizations.
The Digital Pulse, Emerging Technologies 2026 survey focuses on quantum computing, which leverages the principles of quantum physics to tackle complex computational challenges beyond the reach of classical computing systems. Though still early, the technology is rapidly evolving and beginning to influence strategic planning across the tech industry.
This online survey of approximately 400 respondents was conducted in January and February 2026. The margin of error for top-line statistics is +/- 7 points at the 95% confidence level.
The potential competitive advantage offered by quantum computers is sparking enterprise interest in the rapidly evolving technology sector. Businesses express a strong intent to invest, and most anticipate realizing material value from quantum computing within the next three to five years. However, key barriers to widespread adoption of quantum computing remain, including cost, immature access methods and a technology skills gap.
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451 Research's Cloud Price Index periodically tracks SKU changes at AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. In February, we logged approximately 159,000 changes, a more typical volume of monthly changes that was less than half of the 377,000 tracked in January, but included a larger than usual number of pricing changes.
Quantum computing developments are moving fast, but it will take time for IT professionals to understand the technology and integrate it into workflows. Take five minutes to read five Voice of the Customer qualitative interview comments and what they mean.
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