--- title: Should you go for a Cloud, Hybrid Cloud or Multicloud? - The Growing Strength of Multicloud description: The growing populrity of the Cloud has led many organizations to adopt its advantages, many opting for a hybrid version. image: https://tech.cminetworking.com/hubfs/123-jpg-Nov-30-2021-02-57-01-26-PM.jpeg --- [![Global Network Resources](https://tech.cminetworking.com/hubfs/Global%20Network%20Resources.jpg "Global Network Resources")](https://globalresources.cmi.chinamobile.com/#/) [![CMI Networking Tech 1](https://tech.cminetworking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CMI%20Networking%20Tech%201.png?width=1206&height=425&name=CMI%20Networking%20Tech%201.png "CMI Networking Tech 1")](http://chinamobileuk.com/) Open main menu Close main menu - Solutions Open the submenu - [Retail Solutions](https://tech.cminetworking.com/retail-solutions-connectivity-network) - [Manufacturing Solutions](https://tech.cminetworking.com/manufacturing-connectivity-network) - [Logistics&Transport](https://tech.cminetworking.com/logistic-transport-connectivity-network) - [Financial Solutions](https://tech.cminetworking.com/financial) - [IoT Solutions](https://tech.cminetworking.com/iot-network-devices-solutions) - [Data Centre](https://tech.cminetworking.com/london-data-centre) - Products - SD-WAN - IP Transit - CDN - AAN - Cloud Connect - Rescources - [Global Enterprise Network Trends and Capabilities Assessment](https://tech.cminetworking.com/global-enterprise-network-trends) - [5G Smart IoT Scenarios Whitepaper](https://tech.cminetworking.com/iotwhitepaper-0) - [Anti-epidemic solutions](https://tech.cminetworking.com/return-to-work-solutions) - [Webinars](https://www.brighttalk.com/channel/18752/) - [Blog](https://tech.cminetworking.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://cmi-chinamobile-6874760.hs-sites.com/isolutions-connectivity-ebook-0?hs_preview=AbVZJJJK-28358456413&hsLang=en) # Should you go for a Cloud, Hybrid Cloud or Multicloud? - The Growing Strength of Multicloud [Claudia Fernandez](https://tech.cminetworking.com/blog/author/claudia-fernandez) [Share this blog post on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post&url=https://tech.cminetworking.com/blog/should-you-go-for-a-cloud-hybrid-cloud-or-multicloud-the-growing-strength-of-multicloud) [Share this blog post on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://tech.cminetworking.com/blog/should-you-go-for-a-cloud-hybrid-cloud-or-multicloud-the-growing-strength-of-multicloud) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://tech.cminetworking.com/blog/should-you-go-for-a-cloud-hybrid-cloud-or-multicloud-the-growing-strength-of-multicloud) ![](https://tech.cminetworking.com/hubfs/123-jpg-Nov-30-2021-02-57-01-26-PM.jpeg) There has been a relevant growth in multicloud usage from corporations; Cisco’s reflection on this supports this growth: ‘[Cisco has predicted that by 2021, cloud data centres will process as much as 94% of all workloads](https://www.cisco.com/c/en_uk/index.html)’. Multi and Hybrid Cloud Environments will continue to grow; Gartner predicts that by 2021, 75% of midsize and large organizations will have adopted multi-cloud or a hybrid strategy. There have been many discussions around this topic, and we will discuss some of the advantages shortly.   One advantage of obtaining a multi-cloud structure is retaining compliance in an increasingly complex environment. This is due to the availability of SaaS solutions; these are software’s that are available via third-parties over the internet. The delivery method would normally comprise over the internet where the customer will usually log in to an online portal, accessing all the applications via their computer. Therefore, all services are taken care of via the Cloud making the process easy and quick. Most SaaS providers operate through a monthly subscription account fee, thus the budget and cost are straight-forward with no ‘hidden surprises add on costs’.   An interesting Case Study is the following: BigCommerce as an eCommerce platform ‘provides complete shopping cart software, as well as hosting infrastructure to the user, allowing businesses to create an online shop within minutes without worrying about coding, hosting, or software.’ ![](https://tech.cminetworking.com/hubfs/123-jpg-Nov-30-2021-02-57-01-26-PM.jpeg)   Organizations will make it a Priority to Control Cloud Cost. According to Gartner, 60% of organizations will be using an external cloud provider managed services offering by 2022, this shows the doubling from 30% in 2018.   Solution-focused partners are important when opting for a cloud provider. The continuing advancement in technology suggests that this is just the beginning; there are many products that can derive from the cloud ([check out our top cloud providers and their products article](https://www.cmiukltd.com/post/top-cloud-providers)).   It is very often that many businesses in many different industries outsource the technology from third-parties which deal with AI, security, storage and so on. This is also because businesses have more revenue at their disposal to seek for these cloud solutions to beat industry challenges.   Cloud computing forecasts for 2020 show a further increase in cloud usage. Cloud initiatives will amount to 70% of all technology spending by 2020.   There are different deployments of the cloud depending on the industry and nature of business within a corporation. There are public, private and hybrid clouds, which one should you opt for?   Subscribe to our BlogSpot channel to get notified when we answer this question on our next article.   'Hybrid Cloud' has traditionally meant the combination of private (either on-premises or hosted in a colocation facility) and public cloud infrastructure, with orchestration tools used to deploy workloads and manage the balance between the two (employing public cloud resources for regular or episodic bursts of computing and/or storage requirements). The hybrid cloud proves to be very popular since among enterprises that use multiple clouds, the hybrid cloud model is adopted by nearly 60%, with multiple public and multiple private clouds much less popular (<20%). [(2020 state of cloud report download)](https://info.flexerasoftware.com/SLO-WP-State-of-the-Cloud-2019) ![](https://tech.cminetworking.com/hubfs/123-jpg-Nov-30-2021-02-57-27-09-PM.jpeg)   ![](https://tech.cminetworking.com/hubfs/123-jpg-Nov-30-2021-02-57-48-80-PM.jpeg) Let’s explore why we would like to opt for a [multi-cloud and how to become a corporation with multi-cloud functions](https://www.zdnet.com/article/multicloud-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-biggest-trend-in-cloud-computing/):   1. Vendor lock-in: Many corporations, in order to prevent relying on only one service provider, prefer to outsource services from different vendors.   2. Shadow IT: Some corporations have different departments and due to lack of bridging between these departments – many different sectors of a company adopt different technologies. This is better since it avoids vendor lock-in problem and also each sector can adopt the technology that is best suited for their needs.   3. Multicloud adoption can also happen because of corporations efforts to minimise latency. Therefore, a UK corporation that has many customers in India might choose a vendor that has a data centre in India to higher the quality of their services.   4. Compliance can also play a significant role in [mCloud](https://mcloud.cmi.chinamobile.com/login?redirectUrl=https%253A%252F%252Fmcloud.cmi.chinamobile.com%252F%253F_ga%253D2.112315072.598578423.1593008246-1326496071.1535014713%2523%252Fregister) adoption. EU’s GDPR for example will require customer data to be held in particular locations.   5. Resilience – it can be better for security, failover and disaster recovery. To have the companies information resources in different baskets rather than in one big basket would avoid a disastrous fall-over rate if it were to happen. It is a very smart preventative method. ### Leave a Comment ## Related Articles [![](https://tech.cminetworking.com/hubfs/LINKEDIN%20%20POSTS/123-Oct-19-2021-01-36-20-99-PM.jpg)](https://tech.cminetworking.com/blog/is-multi-cloud-right-for-your-business) ### [Is Multi-Cloud right for your business?](https://tech.cminetworking.com/blog/is-multi-cloud-right-for-your-business) As discussed in previous articles: Top 3 Cloud Providers, the cloud and the multi-cloud would be beneficial to many businesses and there are more and more enterprises... [Claudia Fernandez](https://tech.cminetworking.com/blog/author/claudia-fernandez) [Read More](https://tech.cminetworking.com/blog/is-multi-cloud-right-for-your-business) [![](https://tech.cminetworking.com/hubfs/Smart%20City.jpg)](https://tech.cminetworking.com/blog/the-complexity-of-the-multi-cloud-a-productive-or-counter-productive-business-model) ### [The complexity of the Multi-Cloud: A productive or counter-productive business model?](https://tech.cminetworking.com/blog/the-complexity-of-the-multi-cloud-a-productive-or-counter-productive-business-model) It is evident that many companies are switching to the [Cloud](https://www.cmiukltd.com/post/top-cloud-providers) at a very rapid rate. This is due to the tremendous benefits it brings to a company including cutting... [Claudia Fernandez](https://tech.cminetworking.com/blog/author/claudia-fernandez) [Read More](https://tech.cminetworking.com/blog/the-complexity-of-the-multi-cloud-a-productive-or-counter-productive-business-model) #### About - China Mobile International UK - [Office Location](https://g.page/CMIUK?share) #### Partners - [Consulting Partner](https://isolutions.cmi.chinamobile.com/en/partner/consulting) - [Technology Partner Program](https://isolutions.cmi.chinamobile.com/en/partner/technology) - [Cloud Service Partners](https://isolutions.cmi.chinamobile.com/en/partner/partners_List) #### Learn More - [Webinars](https://www.brighttalk.com/channel/18752/) - [News& Events](https://www.cmi.chinamobile.com/en/events) - [Blog](https://tech.cminetworking.com/blog) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/China-Mobile-International-UK-Limited-106604090879566/?view_public_for=106604090879566) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/china-mobile-international-uk-limited/posts/?feedView=all&viewAsMember=true) [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/CMIUK1) [Follow us on Facebook](https://cmi-chinamobile-6874760.hs-sites.com/isolutions-connectivity-ebook-0?hs_preview=AbVZJJJK-28358456413) 2021 All rights reseved CMI UK  [Privacy Policy](https://cmi.chinamobileuk.com/subscribe-privacy-policy?hs_preview=YhCefsRt-28446572060)