INTELLIGENT BRANDS // Cloud
F5 Networks report reveals
growing influence of multi-
cloud architectures
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IN EMEA, APPLYING CONSISTENT
SECURITY POLICIES ACROSS ALL
COMPANY APPLICATIONS WAS DEEMED
TO BE THE ‘MOST CHALLENGING OR
FRUSTRATING’ ASPECT OF MANAGING
MULTI-CLOUD ENVIRONMENTS.
F
5 Networks has revealed the results of
its 2018 State of Application Delivery
(SOAD) report.
Now in its fourth year, the only global
report of its kind shows how the growing
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influence of multi-cloud deployments
are helping EMEA organisations better
optimise apps, automate and embrace
digital transformation. It also highlights the
most up-to-date operational and security
challenges associated with this shift.
“More than ever before, EMEA is heavily
focused on building the foundation
necessary for application-driven digital
transformation, said Cindy Borovick, Business
Intelligence Director at F5. “As a result, many
are moving toward multi-cloud environments
that will enable them to pioneer platforms
for competitive differentiation and
innovation in the digital economy.”
Digital transformation inspires
new architectures and IT
optimisation initiatives
According to SOAD 2018, IT optimisation
is the number one benefit expected from
digital transformation efforts in EMEA
(69% of respondents). Competitive
advantage came second with 59% and
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