In 2023, the cloud computing landscape witnessed significant developments. Microsoft's Azure Cloud ecosystem showcased AI flexibility, offering scalable GPU-based resources. HPE introduced an AI supercomputer cloud service, HPE GreenLake for Large Language Models, simplifying AI projects. Enterprises explored serverless, VMs, and containers for efficient cloud application hosting. The debate over colocation IaaS versus public cloud IaaS highlighted factors like control and cost. VMware introduced multi-cloud and Kubernetes tools for streamlined cloud adoption. Choosing between bare-metal cloud servers and private data center options posed trade-offs between control and convenience. OpenStack gained attention due to growing multi-cloud adoption and cloud repatriation trends. Shifting the narrative from 'Data Center vs. Cloud,' the industry emphasized understanding nuances in private data centers and public clouds.