With the cookie cutter cloud model becoming more obsolete due to cloud requirements varying across different businesses and industries, purpose-built cloud-which can be customized to handle specific workloads, ensuring low latency, high throughput, and greater resource utilization-is quickly gaining steam as the superior alternative.
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Why are organizations migrating to cloud infrastructure?
Organizations are migrating to cloud infrastructure primarily to lower capital expenditures, increase agility in a fast-paced business environment, and improve the availability of business-critical resources. According to Flexera’s 2024 State of the Cloud Report, 71% of respondents are focused on optimizing their existing cloud use, while 58% are migrating more workloads to the cloud.
What is purpose-built cloud infrastructure?
Purpose-built cloud infrastructure is designed to meet specific workload requirements, offering a complete set of computing, networking, and storage resources that are fully integrated with workload orchestration services. This approach ensures low latency, high throughput, and better resource utilization, which is essential for modern applications that demand high performance.
How does AI impact cloud infrastructure needs?
The rise of AI is driving demand for cloud infrastructure that can support high compute power, storage, and networking capabilities. A Forrester Consulting survey indicated that 91% of respondents view AI infrastructure as critical for business success, yet 56% feel their current infrastructure is inadequate for desired AI workloads. Purpose-built cloud infrastructure allows organizations to leverage existing technology to innovate faster and keep pace with AI advancements.