Multicloud: The Next Step For Cloud Computing

It’s no surprise that cloud computing is huge, with 96% of businesses using this technology (DTP Group). Multicloud solutions are growing in popularity, adopted by 89% of organisations in Flexera’s State of the Cloud 2026 report. Is this performance set to grow? What are the key drivers of multicloud’s impact?

Multicloud refers to an organisation’s use of multiple cloud computing and storage devices to achieve its cloud computing goals. This approach offers the flexibility to optimise performance, control costs and access the best cloud technologies available. Increasingly, it is becoming the next step for organisations already based in the cloud.

Flexera’s findings showed that:

• Only 11% of companies use a single cloud source.
• 81% of participants say that multicloud is helping them achieve cost efficiency/savings
• 78% of large enterprises (5,000+ employees) use multicloud infrastructure.

“There are clear advantages to multicloud solutions, especially the ability to create a bespoke solution that meets the requirements of the organisation,” says Eric Hughes of EMH Technology. “To reap the benefits of multicloud, it needs to be carefully managed with resources available for key operations such as automation and security. It’s also essential that the multicloud solution can scale up as the business grows.”

3 Multicloud Trends

1. Security is the critical determinant of success for any cloud strategy. The potential complexity of a multicloud solution is often the most significant challenge to cloud security.

2. Centralised cloud functions can help standardise the multicloud structure and processes. This requires careful support, involving actions such as:

• standardising cloud services
• creating operational policies
• centralising security
• addressing skills shortages

3. Migrating workloads was viewed as ‘important’ by 74% of IT professionals within the research. From ‘off the shelf’ solutions to bespoke applications, multicloud options can optimise costs and scale business operations.

“Multicloud offers exciting possibilities to organisations,” says Eric. “It’s important to see where opportunities and cost savings exist, then plan and deploy the best solution for your business. The potential benefits are exciting!”

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