EDITOR ’ S QUESTION

JEROME DILOUYA , CEO , INTERCLOUD

Data security

Cybersecurity threats are showing no signs of relenting – the Sophos State of Ransomware 2023 report revealed that 66 % of businesses have been hit by a ransomware attack this year . As a result , bolstering data security should be a priority for organisations of all sizes , particularly as far as cloud is concerned . Identifying a cloud-agnostic platform that allows interconnection across multiple cloud service providers ( CSPs ) ensures data confidentiality via a private data backbone , while reliance on more than one cloud network builds resilience and leaves companies less susceptible to outages .

Cost management

To keep costs down , it is important to select tools or services for data management that closely align with the needs of the business . With a global reach from a single multi-cloud provider , enterprises can lower costs by removing the need to manage multiple CSPs at the same time .

Scaling at speed

Sprawling data can restrict businesses from expanding across regions and into new territories . Utilising a centrally managed solution facilitates easy scalability across environments and delivers high-performing infrastructure with central monitoring and optimisation . Therefore , data stops becoming a limitation and

transforms into an asset that companies can use to inform decision-making and drive growth .

Leveraging Edge analytics

According to reports , we ’ re set to generate more data in the next three years than over the past 30 , outlining the scale of the challenges businesses face in handling ever-increasing quantities of information . Companies that effectively store and govern their data can then implement a data architecture that captures data at the Edge and transports it securely to the nearest locations for processing to deliver real-time insights . This ensures consistent highperformance of applications dependent on data collected from Edge locations .

Expanding the value chain

Businesses collaborating with partners and engaging in the digital ecosystem will also find new and innovative ways to control their data and choose the right technology . Enterprises seeking to harness the benefits of a digital ecosystem must implement a cloud network infrastructure that supports a globally distributed network , facilitating partnerships within a secure environment .

With regulation , risk and demands on modern businesses constantly increasing when it comes to data management , it ’ s vital that organisations explore all available options and leverage the knowledge of experts when implementing new technology or data infrastructure . The first step to achieving success is to move away from reliance on one CSP and prioritise network diversity to keep data secure while maintaining scalability and keeping costs to a minimum .

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