The Ultimate Guide to Hybrid Cloud
A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Hybrid Cloud.
What to know about Hybrid Cloud
Hybrid cloud technology blends public and private cloud environments to offer businesses flexibility, scalability, and enhanced control over their IT infrastructure. This approach enables organizations to optimize resource use, enhance disaster recovery capabilities, and improve security by balancing on-premises data centers with cloud services.
Our collection of recent stories covers a wide spectrum of developments in hybrid cloud, including advancements in AI-powered security, partnerships expanding hybrid cloud capabilities, and new solutions enhancing data management and disaster recovery. Readers can explore expert insights on managing hybrid IT environments, cloud migration strategies, cost optimization, and overcoming security challenges associated with hybrid deployments.
Whether you are an IT professional looking to stay informed on the latest hybrid cloud innovations or a business leader aiming to harness the benefits of hybrid architectures, these stories offer valuable perspectives on the evolving hybrid cloud landscape and practical guidance for successful adoption.
American Hybrid Cloud News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
CTERA launches AI-assisted archiving tool to cut costs
Businesses could reduce storage bills as CTERA's new tool flags inactive files for archiving while keeping them available for AI and analytics.
VDURA launches Sentinel to auto-diagnose storage faults
GPU cloud operators could cut downtime as the new tool opens support tickets automatically when storage faults are detected.
Go.AI raises USD $85 million to expand regulated AI
The fresh cash will help Go.AI expand beyond regulated sectors as it scales on-premises AI systems and its customer base grows past 200.
Zayo launches agentic networking for DynamicLink platform
Enterprise AI tools can now be allowed to probe issues and trigger approved changes on Zayo's network under customer-set controls.
Google launches BigQuery Graph for AI & fraud checks
Fraud teams and AI builders can now query linked data in BigQuery without moving it to a separate graph database, Google said.
Preparing your data infrastructure for year-end demands
Year-end reporting and AI growth are exposing costly data sprawl, as many firms struggle to safely retire legacy systems without disruption.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Hybrid Cloud
InfrOS launches tool to adapt cloud infrastructure for AI
RSA launches Agent ID for regulated AI agent control
MongoDB launches Atlas Agent Engine for production AI
Boomi named Gartner leader in API management for AI
Exabeam adds AI tools for agentic security operations
Featured News
Interview: Cloudera says AI agents reshape zero trust
Enterprises must update identity controls as software agents generate more requests and need tightly time-limited access to sensitive systems.
Interview: Cloudera says open-ended AI spending is over
Enterprises are now demanding proof of value and tighter controls as AI budgets face scrutiny over compute costs and deployment choices.
Exclusive: ABBYY says AI build costs will drive buying
Enterprises could cut AI spend by up to 80% by shifting document workflows away from custom builds and into standard platforms.
Exclusive: Cloudera builds Hadoop-free future platform
Existing customers get six years of support as Cloudera shifts new AI and analytics workloads to a Hadoop-free platform due in November.
Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword
AI is shrinking the gap between vulnerability disclosure and real-world exploitation to hours, forcing security teams to adapt fast.
Check Point: Be the best, or get out the way
Rising AI-driven attacks are compel security buyers to cut vendor sprawl, though Check Point warns over-consolidation can still raise risk.
Expert Columns
In the AI era, channel value is being redefined
How businesses can avoid widespread harm from cloud outages
Preparing your data infrastructure for year-end demands
Availability should follow the transaction, not the infrastructure
2026 security trends mid-year check-in: What's accelerating, what's stalling, and what comes next
Security teams are collecting more video than ever, but most of it still goes unused
How data centres make the FIFA World Cup possible
Virtual vs. physical firewalls: A practical guide for modern networks
The Death of the Firewall
Why trust is the bottleneck for AI-driven operations
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Hybrid Cloud News
OutSystems opens Agent Experience to third-party AI agents
Large firms in regulated sectors can now use third-party AI coding agents inside OutSystems while retaining governance, auditability and deployment control.
VMware users weigh alternatives as licensing costs rise
Rising VMware licensing bills are pushing 90% of surveyed users to consider rivals, with many also seeking third-party support and lower costs.
SailPoint adds cloud identity tools & IdentityIQ 9.0
Large enterprises could get faster access reviews and tighter compliance checks as SailPoint updates its cloud platform and IdentityIQ 9.0.
AI overtakes legacy replacement in Kyndryl modernisation
Organisations are now prioritising AI over replacing old systems, with Kyndryl finding 98% of respondents have delayed modernisation and suffered setbacks.
AMD details latest local AI capabilities in Ryzen AI Max PCs
The update lets Windows users run bigger AI models on-device, as AMD bids to make local processing a rival to cloud-based services.
Microsoft warns AI is deepening cyber threat links
Threats are now spanning identities, cloud and software supply chains, with AI speeding attacks and complicating defence, Microsoft says.
Most enterprise storage sits idle, CTERA study finds
Active data makes up just 4.4% of enterprise storage, raising costs, security exposure and AI search quality concerns for firms.
IBM Bob gains self-hosted deployment for enterprise AI
The option lets regulated firms keep source code and sensitive data inside their own infrastructure while using AI for software development.
NETSCOUT launches AI copilot for outage investigations
It aims to help operations teams pinpoint outage causes faster by turning packet data into plain-language answers, evidence and follow-up prompts.
HPE lifts networking outlook on AI demand & Juniper savings
AI-related demand is set to boost HPE's networking growth, with the company now forecasting higher margins and USD $800 million in Juniper savings by 2028.
Cloudflare launches Basin for serverless analytics
The new service could cut analytics costs for firms hit by egress fees and the need to run separate storage and query systems.
Sectigo launches quantum readiness tool for enterprises
Governments and standards bodies are pushing firms to map cryptography now, as missing assets could leave them exposed to post-quantum risks.
Fujitsu signs technology deal with Dyno Nobel worldwide
The agreement will simplify IT support for more than 4,700 employees across six continents, as Dyno Nobel overhauls ageing systems.
Acceldata launches xFactory for governed private AI
Large enterprises can now build governed AI on fragmented data without moving it, as Acceldata targets regulated sectors with xFactory.
Governance tops CISO concerns in hybrid AI adoption
Poor visibility and weak board oversight are leaving security chiefs exposed as hybrid AI adoption widens breach risks and governance gaps.
SAP & NVIDIA expand OpenShell for AI agent governance
Enterprise users should gain tighter control over AI agents, as SAP and NVIDIA link runtime isolation with business authorisation and audit trails.
Spinnaker launches PostgreSQL support & migration services
Enterprises can now shift Oracle workloads in stages as the support firm adds PostgreSQL migration help and break-fix cover.
Azul launches AI assistant for Java security checks
IT teams can now spot unpatched Java versions and Oracle licensing exposure in live production data, cutting the risk of audit surprises.
UiPath adds governance & data controls to AI platform
Enterprises adopting AI agents are getting tighter oversight and data boundaries as UiPath expands controls across automation, integration and deployment.
Liquibase Secure launches on Snowflake Marketplace
Snowflake customers can now buy Liquibase Secure through the marketplace, with spend eligible for Capacity Drawdown as teams tighten change control.
