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Part 2: The future is hybrid
Not all cloud storage solutions are created equal. In an ever-evolving digital landscape, it is crucial for SMBs to asses which cloud infrastructure is properly suited to their needs and digital transformation objectives. Small businesses should plan ahead and implement modern digital strategies from the beginning to set up an agile environment for growth.
Cloud storage is key as businesses store more data online, and there are different types of cloud solutions available. Public cloud solutions are more affordable and easier to manage for small companies, while private cloud is more secure but limited in scalability and more expensive to maintain.
Hybrid cloud is a computing environment that combines both public and private cloud infrastructures. Public cloud refers to services provided by third-party cloud service providers, while private cloud is a cloud computing infrastructure dedicated solely to a single organization. Hybrid cloud allows organizations to run their critical workloads on a private cloud, while still benefiting from the cost savings and scalability of public cloud services.
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With the advent of hybrid cloud technology, organizations are now able to leverage the benefits of both public and private cloud environments to drive innovation and streamline operations. Hybrid cloud, which combines public and private cloud infrastructures, is a popular solution for small businesses as it simplifies management, improves speed and innovation, and optimizes costs while providing flexibility and security. A recent survey found that 75% of respondents in the Netherlands have opted for a hybrid cloud solution, up from 66% in 2020.
Both public and private cloud solutions have their benefits, a hybrid cloud environment offers the best of both options, allowing businesses to take full advantage of its features such as:
One of the primary benefits of hybrid cloud is the ability to scale resources up or down as needed. This allows organizations to easily accommodate fluctuating demands for computing resources without incurring the costs of maintaining an on-premise data center. Additionally, hybrid cloud provides flexibility for organizations to choose which workloads should be run on private cloud and which should be run on public cloud, based on their individual needs.
Data security and compliance are top priorities for organizations. With hybrid cloud, organizations can keep sensitive data on-premise while still utilizing public cloud resources for less sensitive data. This allows organizations to maintain control over their critical data, while still benefiting from the agility and cost savings of public cloud services.
Hybrid cloud allows organizations to optimize their computing resources and save costs by leveraging public cloud services for non-critical workloads. Additionally, the ability to scale up or down resources as needed means that organizations only pay for what they use, rather than investing in costly on-premise infrastructure that may go underutilized.
Hybrid cloud provides organizations with the flexibility to experiment and innovate with new technologies and services. With public cloud services, organizations can easily test and deploy new applications, without the need to invest in costly infrastructure or worry about capacity constraints.
Hybrid cloud is driving digital transformation by providing organizations with the scalability, flexibility, data security, compliance, cost savings, and innovation they need to compete in today's digital landscape. As more and more organizations adopt hybrid cloud technology, it is clear that it is the future of cloud computing. Whether you are a small business or a large enterprise, hybrid cloud can help you stay competitive and agile in an ever-changing business environment.
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