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Multi-cloud

Build smarter, faster, and more resilient digital infrastructure with a multi‑cloud strategy. 

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What is multi‑cloud? 

Multi‑cloud simply means using more than one public cloud provider, typically Azure and AWS, to host your IT systems, apps, and data. 

Instead of relying on a single platform, multi‑cloud gives you the flexibility to: 

Run the right workloads in the right place

Improve system uptime and resilience

Reduce your costs and avoid vendor lock-in

Access the best tools and innovation from both cloud leaders

Is a multi-cloud strategy right for you?

Many organisations, in the public sector, are moving to multi‑cloud, and with good reason.

  • 85% of businesses are expected to have a multi‑cloud strategy by the end of 2025
  • Organisations using multiple clouds report 30% better system reliability and fewer outages
  • Smart cloud adoption can deliver up to 20–30% cost savings on IT operations

We regularly help customers define the best strategy for running their applications and storing data. While many adopt a hybrid-cloud approach, with workloads split between on-premises and public cloud, the exact mix varies based on factors like regulation, user location, data sovereignty, and sensitivity. 

For others, a multi-cloud strategy works best, leveraging multiple hyperscalers like Azure and AWS. This might involve running production in one cloud and disaster recovery in another, or choosing the best-fit cloud for specific workloads based on available services. 

Multi-cloud vs hybrid cloud: what’s the difference? 

A key part of building your cloud migration strategy is understanding the distinction between multi-cloud vs hybrid cloud. While hybrid cloud blends on-premises infrastructure with one or more cloud environments, multi-cloud focuses specifically on using several public cloud platforms in parallel. Many organisations use both models as part of a broader, more strategic approach to digital transformation. 

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Why Phoenix?

We work across sectors, technologies, and platforms to deliver cloud solutions that make sense for your organisation. 

  • Microsoft Azure Expert MSP
  • AWS Premier Partner, based on a strategic relationship with CloudBridge
  • VMware, Dell, Nutanix, and Cisco strategic alliances
  • Trusted and experienced Public sector specialists 
  • UK-based support, governance, and cost optimisation specialists 

Our team has helped hundreds of organisations unlock the true value of the cloud. Let’s do the same for you. 

 

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Multi-cloud FAQs

Hybrid cloud often pairs on‑premises and a single public cloud. Multi‑cloud uses two or more public clouds (e.g., Azure + AWS), optionally alongside private infrastructure, delivering richer workload flexibility and resilience.

Organisations often begin seeing improved cost efficiency and resilience within 3–6 months post-migration. Long-term, deeper workload optimisation and cloud-native refactoring unlock further savings and agility.

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Talk to our Multi-Cloud Specialists today

Arrange a free chat with one of our experts to explore how a multi‑cloud strategy using Microsoft Azure and AWS could benefit your organisation. Whether you’re looking to improve performance, reduce costs, or increase resilience, we’ll help you map out the best path forward.