The sixth annual Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index shows that Australian enterprises are leading the way in infrastructure modernization and adopting hybrid multicloud solutions to achieve their AI and sustainability goals. The research indicates that Australian organizations prioritize AI, with 44% considering it a primary driver for their infrastructure choices, compared to 35% globally. This focus on AI has led to 99% of Australian respondents adopting a ‘cloud-smart’ infrastructure strategy to optimize workloads in different environments. Additionally, 100% of local respondents reported shifting applications between environments in the past year, with AI and ML integration being a key driver.
The study also highlights the importance of sustainability for Australian organizations, with 100% of respondents prioritizing sustainability efforts. Furthermore, 45% of Australian respondents plan to significantly increase investment in sustainability technologies in 2024. The shift towards hybrid multicloud models is also evident, with the proportion of hybrid multicloud IT models in Australia expected to increase from 14% to 55% in the next 1-3 years. Despite progress in ransomware protection, Australian organizations acknowledge the need for further improvements in this area.
Vanson Bourne conducted the research on behalf of Nutanix, surveying IT and DevOps/Platform Engineering decision-makers worldwide. The report provides insights into the evolution of enterprise cloud strategies, highlighting the growing importance of AI, sustainability, and hybrid multicloud solutions. Nutanix is a global leader in cloud software, offering a platform for running apps and data across clouds to simplify operations and drive business outcomes. For more information, the full Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index report can be downloaded from the Nutanix website.
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