Hybrid cloud allows to run applications across multiple environments by combining public clouds and private clouds, tailoring setups based on specific business needs.
Hybrid cloud is useful in disaster recovery where primary systems and data are kept in private cloud and backups in public cloud environment. In case of a disaster, activities can be smoothly transitioned from public cloud to private cloud.
Companies can use hybrid cloud environment for developing, testing, and delivering software, with no need to purchase and maintain on-site hardware.
Cloud Bursting is done by the e-commerce platform using a private cloud during regular operations and offloads excess traffic to a public cloud during peak season traffic, saving cost on having additional private infrastructure.
Hybrid CDN (Content Delivery Network) networks securely store content management systems and deliver content (like photos, movies, and web pages) fast and effectively to customers.
Companies can move applications to the cloud using a hybrid cloud environment at a pace that suits their business needs.
Leading companies like Netflix, Adobe, Coca-Cola, and Toyota are using a hybrid cloud strategy to streamline their processes and support their operations.
Netflix relies mostly on Amazon Web Services (AWS) for its storage and computing needs and even built a studio using AWS for virtual collaboration.
Adobe uses a hybrid cloud strategy for content creation and storage, advertising and marketing, and data management and analytics.
Coca-Cola backs up its critical data in a hybrid cloud environment and uses hybrid cloud for supply chain management.