Managing Applications and Data Across Hybrid Clouds

This ESG White Paper discusses the management of applications and data in hybrid cloud environments. It outlines the necessity for organizations to have seamless access to applications and data, regardless of their location, whether on-premises, at the edge, or in the cloud. The paper emphasizes the importance of business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) while migrating to a hybrid cloud model. It also details the challenges organizations face, such as the IT skills gap and the complexities of application refactoring. The document presents a hybrid cloud infrastructure as a solution to facilitate application mobility and management across various environments. It highlights the potential for cost savings and improved resource utilization through effective hybrid cloud strategies. Additionally, the paper notes that 86% of organizations consider application portability critical, stressing the need for a robust approach to managing applications and data in a distributed cloud landscape.