The Ultimate Guide to Multi-cloud

2026 · UK Edition

Multi-cloud refers to the strategic use of multiple cloud computing platforms within a single architecture, enabling organizations to leverage the unique benefits of different cloud services. This approach helps businesses avoid vendor lock-in, increase resilience, and optimize costs while managing workloads across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments.

Exploring recent developments around multi-cloud reveals a dynamic landscape where companies partner to enhance security, data management, and AI integration across diverse cloud platforms. From innovations in managed detection and response leveraging AI, to advanced hybrid multi-cloud data governance, the stories highlight the evolving challenges and solutions in managing complex multi-cloud ecosystems.

Readers can expect insights into how industry players are addressing multi-cloud security challenges, streamlining operations with cloud-native platforms, and adopting new management technologies to support AI and analytics workloads across distributed environments. Understanding these trends is essential for organizations seeking to implement effective multi-cloud strategies that drive innovation, security, and operational efficiency.

UK Multi-cloud news
Analyst Insights
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
IDC · Multi-cloud · Virtualisation
Last week
Boomi named leader in IDC MarketScape API management
IDC MarketScape · Multi-cloud · Data Protection
Last month
Survey finds organisations struggle to secure unstructured data
Gartner · Multi-cloud · Data Protection
Last month
Codenotary launches AgentX for Linux security automation
Gartner · Multi-cloud · Virtualisation
Last month
NSS Labs backs AI guardrail tests amid security fears
NSS Labs · Multi-cloud · Firewalls
Last month
Expert columns
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
By Ryan Mahoney of Gigamon
Last month
Atlassian scales AI search with OpenSearch on Kubernetes
By OpenSearch
Last month
HPE complete care service: Refocused for your AI advantage
By Mark Bakker of HPE Operations
Last month
Navigating the fragmented future: why enterprise connectivity needs a rethink
By Michel Muizer of Expereo
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
AI surge exposes cloud security gaps, report warns
By Vincent Hwang of Fortinet
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Why Zero Trust is now vital for distributed SQL data
By Ed Huang of TiDB
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
How to escape the pull of data gravity
By Terry Storrar
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Interviews
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
Discussing Firewalls
Last month
The hidden data costs threatening enterprise AI plans
Discussing Storage
Last month
Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer
Discussing Virtualisation
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Commvault SHIFT New York outlines deeper cloud recovery
Discussing Cloud Services
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Cloud native adoption hits 15.6m developers globally
Discussing Virtualisation
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Recent news
CrowdStrike expands Google Cloud security & wins award
About Hybrid Cloud
Today
Quantium launches Gemini Enterprise practice with Google
About Government
Today
Gigamon launches AI tools as observability market grows
About Cloud Services
Today
Rubrik launches Google Cloud tools for AI governance
About Cloud Storage
Today
Google Cloud unveils agentic enterprise infrastructure tools
About Cloud Services
Today
Dell launches PowerMaxOS 10.4 with faster, safer storage
About Virtualisation
Today
Redgate survey says hybrid cloud is now long-term reality
About Database
Today
Google Cloud launches Agentic Data Cloud for AI agents
About Business Intelligence
Today
Oracle & Google Cloud add AI agent for database queries
About Hybrid Cloud
Today
Google expands Gemini Enterprise with governance features
About Business Intelligence
Today
Google Cloud unveils Gemini agent platform & new TPUs
About Cloud Services
Today
OVHcloud and Alchemy strike blockchain cloud tie-up
About Platform-as-a-Service
Today
Oracle & Google Cloud add Gemini Enterprise database agent
About Business Intelligence
Today
Adobe launches CX Enterprise for AI marketing workflows
About Marketing
Yesterday
UK firms back open source to bolster AI sovereignty
About IT Industry
Yesterday
Job moves
Backblaze names Anuj Kumar as chief revenue officer
Move at VMware
Last week
Creative ITC hires Lewis Pinner as Chief Revenue Officer
Move at Cisco
This month
Kong hires Bruce Felt as Finance Chief for growth push
Move at Domo
Last month
SUSE revamps structure to boost digital sovereignty focus
Move at SUSE
Last month
New Relic names Michael Frendo CTO to drive AI observability
Move at Cisco
Last month
Telehouse Europe appoints Chris Lamb as Enterprise Director
Move at KCOM
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Nasuni names new CTO & CFO to drive AI data growth
Move at HP
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Ping Identity names Adnan Chaudhry Chief Revenue Officer
Move at Salesforce
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Datadobi names Daniel Esposito VP to drive alliances
Move at Datadobi
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Leaseweb names Ronald Richardson as Chief Revenue Officer
Move at Microsoft
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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