2021 Forrester Consulting study*
The Key to Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Strategy
Get insights from 384 IT decision-makers across industries on ways to future-proof your on-premises IT infrastructure and gain a competitive edge with a hybrid cloud environment.
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On-premises cloud remains critical to a future-ready hybrid cloud strategy
Respondents look to on premises to address specific needs around data residency, regulatory requirements, performance requirements and security.
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of firms surveyed list on-premises as a critical part of their hybrid cloud strategy.
of IT decision-makers plan to increase their infrastructure investment in the next two years.
Open source is powering flexibility while enhancing security and resiliency
83% of respondents agree or strongly agree that hybrid cloud IT infrastructure leverages open source for greater efficiency and scalability in the future.
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Lack of reinvestment can leave organizations vulnerable
Firms that don’t take a holistic view of their infrastructure strategy leave themselves susceptible to:
- Security vulnerabilities
- Higher costs
- Compatibility restrictions
- Diminished performance
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of respondents agree or strongly agree that they will prioritize adherence to compliance and regulations in investment decisions.
of IT decision-makers agree or strongly agree they will see an increase in data-sensitive workloads and applications.
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* A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting, January 2021
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