Data Centre Magazine June 2024 | Page 20

“Hybrid cloud is the way forward for sustainable data centres ”

Q . HOW DO BUSINESSES NAVIGATE THE TECHNICAL COMPLEXITIES OF INTEGRATING ON-PREM INFRASTRUCTURE WITH CLOUD SERVICES IN A HYBRID SETUP ?

» Businesses navigating the technical complexities of integrating on-prem infrastructure and data management practices with the support of the cloud can and should look towards the green data centre model . This is a shift that 60 % of IT business leaders and C-suite executives already see as a major priority for their organisations , according to Hitachi Vantara data from 2023 . These centres address these issues and focus on reducing energy consumption and environmental impact by using energy-efficient hardware , renewable energy sources and innovative cooling technologies . They represent a vital step towards creating a much more sustainable , digital infrastructure , offering a blend

of operational cost savings as well as a reduced carbon footprint .
Utilising this approach will not only align with business and environmental goals but also support the technical and operational efficiencies that businesses look for when integrating diverse IT infrastructure .
Q . HOW DOES A HYBRID DATA CENTRE APPROACH COMPARE TO TRADITIONAL OR FULLY CLOUD- BASED MODELS ?

» In considering operational efficiency , the hybrid data centre approach strikes a balance between traditional on-premises models and fully cloud-based systems . This model allows organisations to leverage the benefits of both worlds , offering flexibility in scaling resources based on demand and workload profile .

The hybrid approach enables efficient cost management by using on-premises infrastructure for specific workloads
20 June 2024