Is Hybrid Cloud Right for You?
Not everything belongs in the public cloud, which is why so many forward-thinking companies are opting for hybrid cloud services. A hybrid cloud offers the benefits of public and private clouds and leverages the existing architecture of the data center.

A hybrid approach allows applications and components to interoperate across boundaries (e.g., cloud versus on-premises), between cloud instances, and even between architectures (e.g., traditional versus modern digital). Data also requires the same level of distribution and access flexibility. Whether you're dealing with workloads or data sets, in a dynamic digital world, you should plan for the movement of things in response to changing demands. Over time, where applications or data reside today may no longer be the best place for them to live.

A hybrid cloud architecture includes the following characteristics:

Your on-premises data centers, private and public cloud resources, and workloads are bundled under common data management while remaining unique.
You can connect existing systems running on traditional architectures that run business-critical applications or contain sensitive data that might not be suitable for a public cloud.
Hybrid cloud infrastructure is enabled by Data Fabric, which uses a software-defined approach to deliver a common set of data services across any combination of IT resources.

Hybrid cloud scenario
Dynamic or frequently changing workloads hybrid multi cloud architecture . Use an easily scalable public cloud to handle dynamic workloads while leaving less volatile or sensitive workloads to private clouds or on-premises data centers.
Separate critical workloads from less sensitive workloads. You can store sensitive financial or customer information on a private cloud and use the public cloud to run the rest of your enterprise applications.
Big data processing. You are unlikely to process large data continuously in near constant volume. Instead, you can use highly scalable public cloud resources to run some big data analytics, while also using a private cloud to keep data secure and keep sensitive big data behind the firewall.
Migrate to the cloud incrementally and at your own pace. Place some workloads on public clouds or small private clouds. Learn what's right for your business and continue to scale your cloud presence as needed—public cloud, private cloud, or a hybrid of both.
Temporary processing capacity needs. Hybrid cloud allows you to allocate public cloud resources for short-term projects at a lower cost than using IT infrastructure in your own data center. This way, you don't over-invest in equipment that you need temporarily.
Future flexibility. No matter how well you plan to meet your needs today, unless you have a crystal ball, you won't know how your needs will change next month or next year. A hybrid cloud approach lets you match your actual data management needs with the public cloud, private cloud, or on-premises resources that can best handle those needs.
The best of both worlds. Unless you have a clear need to be met only by public or private cloud solutions, why limit your options? By choosing a hybrid cloud approach, you can leverage the best of both worlds.