6 Benefits of a Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Storage Model

The hybrid cloud model has become the dominant data storage choice among enterprises. Here’s a look at why this trend has been spreading.

Some businesses attribute it to the increasing popularity (and in some cases, necessity) of remote work. Others cite scalability, flexibility, affordability, and/or data security. Whatever the reason may be, the hybrid cloud enterprise data storage model is more widely used than ever before.

The hybrid cloud model, which relies on both a private cloud and at least one public cloud for data management, saw a 10% increase in new users during 2020. In fact, according to one 2020 survey, hybrid cloud is officially the most popular choice among IT enterprises. Many models use local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN) and credit the accessibility of providers such as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure for this flexible data solution.

Whether your enterprise is a new hybrid cloud convert or considering migrating to hybrid cloud storage for the first time, it is worth investigating the reasons hybrid cloud users are increasingly choosing this model over a private cloud or public cloud alone.

In this article, we will discuss the key benefits of a hybrid cloud model:

Options
Cost
Flexibility
Integration with existing systems
More control over data
Ideal for today’s remote workplace
The bottom line

Options

Thanks to the increasing popularity of the hybrid cloud model, enterprises that make the switch have a growing array of options when it comes to choosing the right cloud service provider. There are more than 40 public cloud service providers on the market, and their range of options makes it easier to adopt a hybrid cloud model.

Popular options include Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure. Of these three, Amazon Wide Services is the most widely used — it represents about 40% of the market and is praised for its accessibility and user-friendly platform. Microsoft Azure is also popular and uses an open-source framework. Google Cloud is preferred by users with complex needs.

Cost

When dealing with budgetary constraints, it is easy to see why a hybrid cloud model earns high marks. Choosing a hybrid cloud model can be especially cost-effective when compared to a private cloud, which can be expensive to maintain. Using a hybrid cloud model means less overhead and less risk of running into hidden fees, such as having to pay to migrate data from one cloud to another in the event of a provider ceasing operations.

Flexibility

Do you know where your business will be in five years? Most organizations have a vision for the future, but unexpected growth and unexpected setbacks can always affect those plans. A hybrid cloud model fosters scalability. As an enterprise changes, so does its data management needs, and the hybrid cloud model creates a seamless solution for long-term flexibility.

Integration with existing systems

Switching to a hybrid cloud model does not mean risking downtime. A hybrid cloud allows for the public cloud and private cloud to be compatible and communicate with each other. This works through an application programming interface (API) that serves as a go-between linking the various clouds. The result is better business continuity.

More control over data

Not all data is created — or managed — equal. In a given enterprise, there is sensitive data and data that needs to be more broadly accessible. These data sets must be managed separately. A hybrid cloud model allows for this flexibility: Sensitive data can be stored on a private cloud and less sensitive data can be stored on a public cloud. This is essential for compliance when dealing with especially sensitive data, and it is beneficial to security in a world where data breaches are an unfortunate reality.

Ideal for today’s remote workforce

Those considering a hybrid cloud model often have the same question: What has driven its popularity so much in 2020? One answer to this is the Covid-19 pandemic.

During the pandemic, offices closed, requiring employees to transition to a remote workplace. Prior to Covid-19, many countries were already seeing the rise of remote work. However, the pandemic put it into sharp focus. Even as pandemic restrictions ease, much of the modern workplace remains largely remote. According to a McKinsey study that looked at various professional skills across industries, more than 20% of the workforce could operate remotely for an entire workweek or at least part of the workweek. Many offices and individual employees want to remain remote. This has a dramatic impact on cloud models.

The hybrid cloud data storage model is ideal for remote workplaces. It allows a business to store sensitive data on a private server on-site and make other data available on a public cloud to facilitate today’s work-from-home reality without having to provide VPN access.

The bottom line

A hybrid cloud data storage model is the best of all worlds: It offers security, accessibility, scalability, and budget-friendly pricing.

Whether your enterprise has shifted or is in the process of migrating to a hybrid cloud model, Unisol International has the expertise and equipment to ease your transition. To talk about your hybrid cloud options, reach out to Unisol International today.

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6 Benefits of a Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Storage Model

The hybrid cloud model has become the dominant data storage choice among enterprises. Here’s a look at why this trend has been spreading.

Options

Cost

Flexibility

Integration with existing systems

More control over data

Ideal for today’s remote workforce

The bottom line

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