A MATTER OF CHOICE

Organisations in the region are adopting multi-cloud strategies to unlock the full potential of their IT infrastructure and fast-track digital transformation initiatives. Multi-cloud adoption is driven by a myriad of factors – vendor flexibility, scalability, and improved performance.

Another advantage that works in favour of multicloud is security; organisations can implement security measures and controls across multiple cloud environments, mitigating risks related to data breaches and unauthorised access. It also helps them meet compliance requirements by leveraging cloud providers with specialized certifications and compliance frameworks.

Though cloud computing has revolutionised the way organisations operate and innovate, cost overruns have become a persistent challenge, causing some enterprises to reconsider their cloud migration strategies. A multi-cloud strategy enables enterprises to optimise costs by taking advantage of competitive pricing models offered by different cloud providers. This allows them to cherry-pick the most cost-effective options for specific workloads and take advantage of discounts and tailored SLAs.

Be that as it may, multi-cloud has its share of challenges. CIOs must ensure seamless interoperability and consistent management across multi-cloud environments to avoid silos. Embracing multi-cloud also requires skilled resources who can design, deploy and manage complex cloud architectures.

In this edition, we have turned the spotlight on another trend taking the world of security by storm. DevSecOps, which combines development, security, and operations, strives to create a robust software development and delivery process that dovetails the principles of agility, automation, and collaboration. This approach helps organisations shift left, proactively address security concerns, reduce the risk of data breaches and cyber-attacks, and build trust with their customers by delivering secure and reliable software products.

Besides enhanced security outcomes, DevSecOps can also reduce costs related to remediating vulnerabilities. A recent study by the Ponemon Institute estimates enterprises that integrated security practices into their DevOps process saved an average of $1.70 million per year.

It is time to get DevSecOps on your radar if you haven’t already done so.