Indian organizations are increasingly turning to hybrid multi-cloud solutions, with a key focus on addressing data security challenges and implementing AI strategies. As outlined in Nutanix's Enterprise Cloud Index survey, there is a notable shift towards cloud-smart IT strategies among Indian IT professionals, with 99% of respondents emphasizing this approach. The preference for hybrid multi-cloud is evident in the expected decline of on-premises infrastructure usage over the next 1-3 years, indicating a shift towards managed services for this component of the hybrid model.
The survey highlights that Indian decision-makers prioritize areas such as data storage and usage compliance, hybrid IT operations, and sustainability efforts. With 94% of respondents expecting increased investment in sustainability technologies, initiatives like IT infrastructure modernization and waste reduction are gaining prominence. Moreover, the report emphasizes the importance of cloud-smart deployments, showcasing a strong commitment among Indian IT professionals to leverage the most suitable IT environments for different applications to drive security and innovation.
Faiz Shakir, MD at Nutanix India, underscored the leading role of Indian businesses in adopting cloud-smart IT strategies and hybrid multi-cloud solutions. The push towards a more efficient and secure IT environment is mirrored in the heightened focus on data security, ransomware protection, and AI advancement among Indian organizations. Additionally, the survey indicates a shift towards sustainable practices, with a significant investment expected in technologies that promote environmental responsibility.