Challenges and Opportunities in Hybrid Cloud Data Management

This technical report discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with extracting value from hybrid cloud environments. It highlights the increasing complexity organizations face as they manage data across both on-premises and cloud infrastructures. The report outlines that by 2025, the global data volume is expected to exceed 180 zettabytes, emphasizing the need for effective data management strategies. A survey conducted with 850 IT decision-makers reveals that 68% of organizations currently utilize hybrid environments, with 92% planning to increase their cloud data storage. However, concerns about security and compliance are prompting 76% of organizations to consider repatriating some data back to on-premises systems. The report also identifies data silos and unstructured data as significant barriers to effective decision-making, with 72% of respondents indicating that these issues complicate data value extraction. The report concludes by advocating for modern data architectures to enhance data connectivity and optimize cloud costs.