UiQ TV: What is Hybrid Cloud?

Understanding Hybrid Cloud: Flexibility, Control, and Security for Modern Enterprises

Hybrid cloud has become a strategic priority for organisations seeking to balance the control of private infrastructure with the agility of public cloud services. In this UIQ Viewpoint, Richard Choi, Head of Data Center Pre-Sales at Ultima, explains what hybrid cloud means in practice and how it addresses the real-world challenges facing IT leaders today.

Whether you’re at the beginning of your cloud journey or refining an existing strategy, understanding how hybrid cloud delivers flexibility, cost predictability, and enhanced security is essential for making informed infrastructure decisions.

What is Hybrid Cloud?

Hybrid cloud combines private cloud infrastructure with public cloud services to create an integrated IT environment. Private cloud refers to dedicated infrastructure that your organisation owns and controls, while public cloud consists of shared services provided by vendors like AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.

Rather than choosing between these two approaches, hybrid cloud allows you to use both strategically. The goal is to place workloads where they perform best, cost least, and meet your security and compliance requirements. This architectural flexibility is what makes hybrid cloud particularly valuable for organisations with diverse and evolving IT needs.

Getting Started with Hybrid Cloud

The first step is understanding where you are today and where you need to be. Ultima’s hybrid cloud architects can assess your current infrastructure, identify opportunities for optimisation, and develop a roadmap tailored to your organisation’s specific requirements.

Whether you’re exploring hybrid cloud for the first time or looking to refine an existing implementation, provide the expertise and support needed to make informed decisions and achieve measurable outcomes.