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OVER HALF OF UK IT INDUSTRY PROS TRUST PUBLIC CLOUD PROVIDERS LESS THAN TWO YEARS AGO , ACCORDING TO RESEARCH FROM LEASEWEB
Cloud services were widely adopted during and following COVID-19 . Research from Leaseweb Global shows that more IT professionals are questioning the use of cloud services and trusting them less , though continued adoption suggests this is due to a growing understanding of the technology .
Leaseweb Global , a leading hosting and cloud services company , has published the results of research revealing that over half ( 55 %) of UK IT professionals currently trust public cloud services less than they did two years ago , having run into challenges around usage costs , migration and customer service .
The research , which explores 500 UK-based IT professionals ’ experience with public cloud providers over the last two years , raises questions whether hyperscale is the best way forward or viable as a long-term option . Transparency , customer service and the ease of migrating workloads are flagged as potential concerns , despite most respondents saying they had costs
When asked about the optimum IT infrastructure for their organisation , private cloud only ( 23 %) and a mixture of on-premises and public cloud ( 20 %) were the most popular selections .
under control . Overall , the results indicate a significant trust issue when it comes to public cloud providers .
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