ISG Launches a Comprehensive Study on Cloud Services
Information Services Group (ISG) has recently embarked on an important research initiative aimed at understanding the landscape of service providers that support commercial enterprises as well as public sector organizations. This study focuses on those looking to deploy workloads across a blend of private and public cloud environments.
Insightful Reports for Cloud Adoption
The data gathered in this study will culminate in a series of detailed ISG Provider Lens™ reports focusing on Private/Hybrid Cloud – Data Center Services. A total of eight reports will present findings regarding geographical providers offering managed services, managed hosting, colocation services, and AI-ready infrastructure consulting services targeted at commercial enterprises. Additionally, a separate report will cater specifically to U.S. public sector entities, with the findings anticipated to be disclosed in June.
How Organizations Can Leverage the Study
This insightful information will empower buyers across enterprises and public agencies to effectively assess their current vendor relationships and explore potential new engagements and available services. Furthermore, ISG advisors will utilize this data to recommend suitable providers to the firm’s buy-side clients.
The Flexibility and Control of Hybrid Clouds
In today’s fast-paced digital world, private and hybrid cloud solutions offer businesses the necessary adaptability to meet diverse workloads. These different setups cater to varying security, data location, regulatory, and asset management needs. A hybrid cloud approach enables organizations to exercise greater control and customize their cloud solutions while taking advantage of the vast resources offered by public cloud platforms.
Expert Insight on Market Trends
According to Heiko Henkes, managing director and principal analyst at ISG Research, the growing popularity of private clouds stems from their capacity to provide enterprises with more control while enhancing scalability and cost effectiveness in data management and storage. This combination allows businesses to maintain authority over AI model training and operations, addressing pertinent trends like AR/VR, IoT, and edge computing, which demand data processing and storage proximity to consumers.
Survey and Quadrant Development
ISG is actively gathering data from over 280 private and hybrid cloud service providers for its eight enterprise-focused reports and over 40 providers specifically for the public sector report. Partnering with the firm’s globally recognized advisors, the research team is set to produce four quadrants that represent the various service offerings typical of organizations based on ISG's extensive client interactions.
Key Quadrants Under Review
- Managed Services: This quadrant evaluates providers managing physical and virtual servers, middleware, storage, databases, and networking across various platforms, including client data centers and multicloud settings. These providers typically offer transition services and optimization guidance for existing IT landscapes.
- Managed Hosting: Here, the assessment focuses on standalone enterprise-grade hosting solutions utilizing either the provider's infrastructure or third-party infrastructure. Providers oversee regular maintenance of all components including servers and connectivity.
- Colocation Services: This quadrant covers data center operation providers that offer rental space for services and computing hardware. They ensure building, cooling, power, and security services, while clients manage their hardware.
A fourth quadrant will appear exclusively in the commercial enterprise reports, focusing on:
- AI-Ready Infrastructure Consulting: This category assesses providers that offer consulting services aimed at building comprehensive hybrid infrastructures adept at managing AI workloads, assisting clients in selecting optimal hardware and cloud solutions to maximize impact and ROI.
Geographical Focus of the Reports
The reports generated from this enterprise study will focus on the private/hybrid cloud market segmented by geographical regions. The analysis will cover service availability in countries including Brazil, France, Germany, the Nordics, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the U.K., and the U.S. Expert ISG analysts will author specific segments of the reports, providing localized insights and data.
Provider Information and Access to Studies
Further details about identified providers and a comprehensive overview of the study can be found in digital brochures tailored for both commercial enterprise reports and public sector entities. Companies seeking inclusion as private and hybrid cloud service providers may inquire directly with ISG.
About ISG and Its Research
The ISG Provider Lens™ Quadrant research series uniquely combines empirical data-driven research with the real-world experiences collected by ISG's global advisory team. It serves firms by offering invaluable information to aid in choosing the right sourcing partners. ISG supports more than 900 clients globally, specializing in digital transformation, sourcing advisory, and risk governance alongside a plethora of other services. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Stamford, ISG continues to influence the digital landscape profoundly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the ISG study?
The ISG study aims to evaluate service providers for private and hybrid cloud offerings to assist commercial and public sector organizations in their cloud deployment decisions.
When will the study results be published?
The results of the study are set to be released in June, covering various service providers across key regions.
Who can benefit from the ISG Provider Lens™ reports?
The reports will benefit enterprises and public agencies looking to assess vendor relationships and explore various service offerings effectively.
How does a hybrid cloud benefit organizations?
A hybrid cloud approach allows businesses to combine greater control over their data and customization capabilities while leveraging public cloud resources for scalability.
Can organizations request to be part of the study?
Yes, companies not currently identified as cloud service providers can contact ISG to request inclusion in the ongoing study.
