The Cloud is Changing Data Backup: Here’s What IT Leaders Need to Know

Why companies are moving applications

Published January 2018

Companies are moving applications to the cloud with software-as-a-service (SaaS) and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) usage increasing at a steady rate. IDC research has found that over half of organizations currently utilize a hybrid cloud configuration. For many companies, backing up data to the cloud is the easiest way to begin using the cloud. To achieve the benefits of backup to the cloud without taking on extra risk, IT leaders need to understand the nuances of cloud-based storage services and plan accordingly.