The Six Steps to Hybrid Cloud

Hybrid cloud is becoming increasingly popular among enterprises as they seek to build modern applications. Many companies are now investing in cloud technologies at a faster rate than other software technologies combined, with cloud spending expected to grow more than six times faster than other IT expenditures through next year. The adoption of hybrid cloud typically follows several stages: initial on-premises applications without a clear cloud strategy; identifying opportunities for cloud migration and using SaaS apps; developing a hybrid cloud strategy and eliminating data silos; achieving app convergence and improving security; corralling data to increase efficiency; and finally, reaching full hybrid cloud maturity with optimized, interoperable clouds that preserve data autonomy. Organizations must continue to invest in their cloud assets to stay ahead of competitors and meet evolving business needs.