As organizations seek to become more competitive, they are often moving to cloud data warehouses (CDWs) and cloud data lakes (CDLs) to help manage large volumes of diverse data and perform advanced analytics. Respondents to TDWI surveys agree that the cloud is the future of data management, and they realize that cloud platforms are a necessary part of their modernization journey to support data and analytics. CDWs and CDLs are already in the mainstream phase of adoption, according to TDWI research.
Not only are organizations utilizing a cloud platform, but in many cases they are using multiple cloud providers to fit their needs. Multicloud deployments occur when an organization uses multiple cloud providers to deliver infrastructure, applications, and key business functions. Instead of a business using one vendor for everything (i.e., cloud hosting, storage, and the full application stack), in a multicloud configuration they use several.
Organizations like the idea of a multicloud environment, which avoids vendor lock-in and helps them stay portable. They also want to take advantage of the best features and services of each cloud provider.