41% of enterprise workload will be run on public cloud platforms by 2020. Another 20% will be private-cloud-based, while 22% will rely on hybrid cloud adoption. – Forbes
All IT executives are familiar with the basic cost elements associated with IT infrastructure. These span a spectrum from hardware acquisition costs, to power and cooling costs. To manage this so called “hidden cost” and simultaneously, keep the organization’s data safe and secure, the Hybrid Cloud Model comes to the rescue.
Hybrid Cloud is a computing environment that connects a company’s on-premises private cloud services and third-party public cloud into a single, flexible infrastructure for running the organization’s applications and workloads. In simple terms, a Hybrid Cloud is a cloud computing strategy where users combine different cloud environments connected to each other. These cloud environments can be public or private cloud or simply virtualized infrastructures.
Hybrid Cloud is designed to function independently and all the data shared across the communication channels are highly encrypted.
Private cloud vs. public cloud vs. hybrid cloud
Benefits of Hybrid Cloud
The hybrid cloud has emerged as one of the preferred systems in the technological gamut as it has a multiple advantages for organizations. The flexibility and security offered by Hybrid Cloud can be beneficial to almost any organization in several areas. We have listed a few benefits below:
Security and compliance
One of the key factors to consider while driving a cloud deployment decision is security and compliance. There is an argument to be made that network security is compromised in public cloud environments. This can be expected as data is no longer kept entirely in a private location across private systems but rather accessed via the internet. However, a hybrid cloud system allows much more control in design and architecture and a higher level of data security than public cloud solutions.
Innovation Opportunities
Before the entry of the cloud, the costs associated included massive capital investments in setting up the infrastructure, labor, and research time incurred in maintenance. These procedures place a lot of pressure on the available resources, which, in turn, made uncertain forecasting factors. In a hybrid cloud, various concepts can be tested within the cloud, and a prototype can be tested and devised without incurring any extra expenditure. The Hybrid Cloud provides all the necessary resources which include data, network, and the infrastructure.
Speed
In many organizations, speed to market is a key differentiator. In a digital age, the ability to quickly speed up environments and launch new products is highly desirable. Thus, one important byproduct of retaining control over network enabled applications is speed. Hybrid Cloud allows resources to be deployed and commissioned in an automated process that can yield results at hugely improved speeds, so companies are no longer limited.
While public cloud have to spread their resources and be many things for many customers, private cloud can be more purpose built and minimize their resource demands. Thus, the private portion of a hybrid cloud can be designed to help users work faster and be more productive.
Cost
Using a hybrid cloud might be an investment upfront, but it will provide plenty of cost saving benefits down the road. Businesses that use public cloud without a hybrid might have a difficult and expensive time migrating information if they decide to make changes to their internal systems. Also, the scalability of a Hybrid Cloud makes it a smart alternative to a purely private cloud, which can be extremely expensive.
A Hybrid Cloud is a cost-effective way to connect your various data systems while balancing your needs. To know more about our cloud services, contact us at marketing@cloverinfotech.com
