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A recent commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Cloudflare , revealed a striking insight : 30 % of top IT decision-makers across Europe are grappling with a sense of diminishing control over their organisations ’ technological and security frameworks . This feeling is attributed not only to a 66 % increase in the volume of applications but also to a significant 76 % expansion in the variety of deployment environments .

Significant challenges lie in managing the increasing complexity of today ’ s digital ecosystems while ensuring operational efficiency , regulatory compliance and uninterrupted productivity . According to the same Forrester study , a unanimous 99 % of enterprises recognise the indispensable need for secure , highperformance connectivity that bridges any system , application , location and across multiple cloud services . for the business . By automating and simplifying all the security and performance requirements , developers can laser focus on innovation itself . Projects move faster with higher quality output . Simple things like on-boarding new employees are easier . You get products to market faster . Better risk management , compliance with data laws and comprehensive visibility of your organisation ’ s data . All of which adds to an infrastructure that enables the business to innovate and grow .

Andy Lockhart , VP EMEA Cloudflare

These hurdles need to be overcome . We need innovative solutions capable of integrating diverse technological components into a cohesive , agile framework . The era of traditional siloed legacy infrastructures is giving way to a new paradigm of ‘ anyto-any ’ cloud platforms , which are catalysts for growth and innovation .

The rise of ‘ any-to-any ’ cloud platforms

These any-to-any cloud platforms are revolutionising modern IT and cybersecurity . They allow any application running on any cloud ( public , private , hybrid , you name it ) to connect seamlessly with

By focusing on strategic integration and flexibility , anyto-any cloud platforms empower leaders to transform technological challenges into competitive advantages . This narrative is not limited to IT ; rather it ’ s about shaping a future where connectivity and innovation are at the heart of business success , reducing risk and opening the door to limitless possibilities .

Driving business growth and innovation

By focusing on strategic integration and flexibility , any-to-any cloud platforms empower leaders to transform technological challenges into competitive advantages .

Any-to-any cloud platforms are becoming powerful strategic assets for businesses – central to long-term success . The Forrester study also found a significant 61 % of companies expect productivity gains and 57 % anticipate revenue growth from using them . Businesses are putting their money where their mouth is too , allocating around 14 % of their entire IT budgets to embrace these innovative solutions .

A key advantage is how they supercharge agile development and testing of new products and services any other app , data , or resource a company uses – whether that ’ s on-premises systems , mobile devices or remote users .

The big problem they solve is the fragmentation that happens as businesses adopt more and more disparate cloud services from different providers . Without an anyto-any platform , it becomes an untamed jungle trying to connect all these distinct environments and ensure apps can integrate seamlessly .

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