A hybrid cloud is computing, storage, and service environment that combines on-premises infrastructure, private cloud services, and a public cloud (such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure) with orchestration among the platforms. Hybrid cloud infrastructure is one that combines public clouds, on-premises computing, and private clouds in your cloud server.

The real value of cloud services comes from their ability to enable a fast-paced digital company to change. There are TWO agendas in every technology management organization: the IT AGENDA and the BUSINESS transformation agenda. Traditionally, the IT agenda has been concentrated on cost-cutting. Digital business transformation plans, on the other hand, are concentrated on making money through investments.

The main advantage of a hybrid cloud is its FLEXIBILITY. To acquire the agility it requires for a competitive advantage, your company may desire (or need) to INTEGRATE public clouds, private clouds, and on-premises resources.