Are you planning a new cloud-to-cloud network or looking to improve an existing one? Answering seven key questions will help you avoid common mistakes, assess your needs and choose an approach that gets the most out of your multicloud strategy.
In a recent Gartner survey, 81% of organizations reported that they were working with more than one cloud provider. That’s not surprising. By leveraging the specific strengths of multiple clouds, you can achieve just the right mix of capabilities to match your business needs and budget while avoiding vendor lock-in.
That said, it takes more than the right combination of cloud services to realize those benefits. You’ll also need effective cloud-to-cloud networking. By routing traffic between clouds in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible, a well-planned multicloud network can help you achieve an ideal balance of great application performance, economy, agile service delivery and ongoing adaptability.
On the other hand, sub-optimal networking can negate the very advantages that make multicloud so appealing. Treating cloud-to-cloud routing as an afterthought can lead to higher costs, degraded network performance, disappointing user experiences and reduced organizational flexibility.
Use this guide to avoid those pitfalls and choose the networking approach that best complements your multicloud strategy. The questions, pointers and recommendations below will help you assess your needs, understand the trade-offs of various solutions and decide which is right for your organization.