CLOUD & 5G
The hybrid cloud market is expected to be worth US $ 145bn in 2026
“ Operators contemplating the shift to creating hybrid data centres have an opportunity to make the future a lot less painful . The key to success lies in taking a holistic approach to design that considers every element and component of a future data centre – from storage and cooling to power and cabling ,” he adds .
“ For example , following cabling best practice at an early stage will enable operators to seamlessly upgrade hardware , providing agile AI compute and allowing operators to adapt to evolving workloads .”
Pointing to research by Gartner that suggests the trend toward deploying new digital workloads on cloud-native platforms will continue – with 95 % of new digital workloads to be deployed on cloud-native platforms by 2025 , up from 30 % in 2021 – Jeffs illustrates a growing reliance on cloud technologies within hybrid data centre architectures . “ Businesses should therefore try to find a route to the cloud that is both suitable for them now and adaptable to future developments .
“ We will also see continued advancements in ‘ pay-as-you-go ’ models ,” he concludes . “ These models provide cost-effective and flexible solutions , aligning with businesses ’ financial and operational priorities . Additionally , as hybrid adoption increases , tools for assessing cloud readiness and workload migration are likely to become more sophisticated , aiding businesses in navigating technical complexities more effectively .”
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